Aniela LaTraverse

Aniela LaTraverse is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who supports people facing a range of emotional and practical challenges. She focuses on helping clients who are coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and issues related to intellectual disability among other worries. Her tone is calm and nonjudgmental, and she aims to make it easier for people to take the first step toward feeling better.

LaTraverse draws on a client-centered approach that keeps each session focused on the person's needs. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time, and motivational interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. DBT skills are used when emotion regulation and coping are priorities.

She has worked in Massachusetts for over 10 years and has experience helping people navigate complex systems and access services they need. That practical support sits alongside therapy work - talking through choices, planning steps, and reviewing progress together.

Sessions are intended to be respectful and collaborative. LaTraverse avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to meet people where they are. She tailors treatment plans to the issues brought into the room and adjusts strategies as needs change.

Clients can expect straightforward, paced work that balances emotional processing with tools for everyday life. The focus is on clear goals, realistic steps, and steady support through difficult changes.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and following the client’s lead to set goals and make changes. This approach helps people who need a space to be heard and to explore what matters most to them. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. These skills are useful for stress, mood instability, and strong emotional reactions. Motivational interviewing is a brief, collaborative style that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build commitment. It can be helpful for substance concerns, health behavior changes, or when someone feels stuck.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Over the first few sessions she will adjust the plan so it fits the person’s needs and daily life.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy routines. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue work between appointments. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to teach DBT skills, practice motivational interviewing, and maintain client-centered work, while adapting methods to the online setting.