Location: Venice
Angelica Ventresca is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida, with over 15 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. She earned her undergraduate degree from Penn State University and her Master’s in Social Work from Marywood University. Angelica is fluent in both English and Spanish and offers therapy in both languages.
She specializes in working with adults and couples, navigating a range of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and parent-child conflict. Her practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Therapy, and other evidence-based modalities. She integrates a compassionate, individualized approach in each session, tailoring the work to the client’s specific goals and needs.
Angelica is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is also trained in working with families affected by housing instability and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), supporting parents in developing effective communication strategies, setting healthy boundaries, and strengthening relationships with their children. Her extensive background includes working as a Behavioral Health Specialist for children and adolescents, as well as providing grief counseling and emotional support to individuals and families in Hospice care. In couples therapy, Angelica focuses on improving communication, resolving conflict, and fostering healthier interactions within the relationship.
Angelica offers therapy in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment, available both in-person and via telehealth. She works collaboratively with clients, using Empowerment Theory and Mindfulness-based approaches to promote healing, resilience, and long-term personal growth.