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Paola Wilckens-Gjata
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
2777 Jefferson St, Suite 203-C, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Let's Connect (760) 523-2521
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Welcome! I began working with children, adults, and families over 30 years ago as a social worker and have been providing psychotherapy services in the North County since 2003. My unique approach to psychotherapy combines multiple styles and techniques both traditional and holistic that will help you balance your mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in the treatment of psychological/emotional trauma. Emotional trauma is the result of an extraordinary stressful event/s that voids you of your sense of self, safety, trust, well-being, and control. Trauma recovery is possible - start your journey to healing today.
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My goal is to provide you a unique and positive therapeutic experience in a safe environment that will facilitate healing, well-being, and growth. A wise healer once said: ... "heal the past, script your future, and live in the present".... Namaste
Take the first step to help. Call Paola Wilckens-Gjata now - (760) 523-2521
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
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Paola Wilckens-Gjata
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 21144 Paola Wilckens-Gjata
- In Practice for 22 Years
- Certificate from Trauma Research Foundation - Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
- Certificate from International Association of Trauma Professional
- Attended SDSU, Graduated 1995
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Adoption
- Child
- Child Abuse
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Immigration/Acculturation Issues/Stressors
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Teen Violence
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Play/Art Therapy Certified, Psycho-education
- Sandplay
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
2777 Jefferson St
Suite 203-C
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 523-2521Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 523-2521
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Paola Wilckens-Gjata
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW