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Ingrid Vicencio

Ingrid Vicencio, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate support for clearer self understanding

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7 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • Skill focused
  • Trauma aware
  • English and Spanish

About Ingrid

Ingrid Vicencio is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, and self esteem. Ingrid offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence to people who are taking a first step toward change.

Her approach is practical and straightforward. She helps people name problems and try small, manageable steps to feel better. Ingrid uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address patterns that cause distress. She also brings EMDR and narrative work into therapy when trauma and past experiences are central to the concern.

Sessions often focus on skill building, improving communication, and reducing intense emotions. Ingrid supports people working through body image, codependency, caregiver stress, grief, and anger. She also addresses issues related to identity, gender dysphoria, immigration, and navigating major life transitions.

Ingrid speaks English and Spanish and practices in California. She works collaboratively, helping each person set clear goals and try approaches that fit their life. The first sessions typically review what matters most and create a plan that feels doable.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Ingrid uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.

How Ingrid’s approaches translate to online work

Ingrid uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and low mood. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach ways of managing strong emotions and improving communication. When trauma is central, she may include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing techniques to address distressing memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ingrid works with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. She frames therapy as collaborative, checking in about what helps and adjusting plans when needed.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people continue work between visits using homework and skill practice assigned by the therapist.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, eating issues, depression, addictions, and self esteem concerns, among other life challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is calm and direct. She works with people to set clear goals, teach practical skills, and address emotions and behaviors that keep problems going.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with clients on a range of concerns including trauma, eating issues, and relationship problems.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in California, where she provides clinical services as a licensed clinical social worker.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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