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Ingrid Vicencio, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR when suitable
About Ingrid
Ingrid Vicencio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and eating-related issues, and she works with people who are also dealing with depression, grief, addiction, and self-esteem struggles.
She uses practical methods to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small changes that can be tried between meetings. Ingrid also draws on skills from dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when those approaches fit a person's situation.
In meetings she aims for straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what would help most. People can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and setting manageable tasks to try in daily life. She offers services in both English and Spanish.
Her additional areas of focus include issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns, body image and eating and food-related problems, caregiver stress, communication problems, codependency, and the emotional effects of divorce or separation. She also works with people facing immigration-related stress, gender dysphoria, and guilt or shame.
Clients often come with multiple concerns at once, and the work can address overlapping problems like co-morbidity or dependent personality traits. Ingrid asks about a person's goals early on and adapts the session plan so it stays practical and oriented toward change.
To begin, prospective clients follow the directory process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The first meeting is used to set priorities and agree on next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Many of her methods transfer well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing concrete alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and eating-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed in sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that uses structured sets of processing and memory work to reduce distress tied to traumatic memories.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work with the therapist. She will help determine which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and decisions are made together based on progress and comfort with the techniques.
The directory notes how to begin but does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from a quieter place that reduces background noise. Licensed professionals can assign brief between-session tasks and review them in later meetings, which helps put skills into practice between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests small changes in behavior and thinking to see what helps in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of clinical experience working in California settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a California LCSW license and provides services to people located in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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