Aia Ribadeneira LCSW

I support couples who feel disconnected, stuck in the same arguments, or unsure how to communicate without conflict. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where both partners feel heard and respected. Together, we work on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection. Therapy can be a place to reconnect and move forward together with more understanding and care.

I work with individuals who have experienced trauma and are carrying its effects long after the event has passed. You may feel constantly on edge, disconnected from yourself or others, or unsure why certain memories or emotions feel so intense. In therapy, my priority is helping you feel safe, supported, and in control of your healing process. Using gentle, trauma-informed approaches, we work together to process what you’ve been through and reduce the impact it has on your life today.

I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety and are tired of feeling stuck in cycles of worry, fear, or overthinking. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, on edge, or unsure of how to quiet their minds. Together, we move at your pace to understand what your anxiety is trying to tell you and to build tools that help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more confident in your daily life. You don’t have to manage this alone.

I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, constant worry, or feeling on edge. Many clients come to therapy exhausted from overthinking or trying to hold everything together. I offer a supportive, compassionate space to help you understand your anxiety, feel more grounded, and build tools to manage stress so life can feel calmer and more manageable. You don’t have to do this alone.

I use CBT to help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. Together, we gently identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical tools to shift them. My approach is collaborative and supportive, helping you build skills you can use in everyday life to feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your emotions.

I use EMDR to help clients process difficult or traumatic experiences in a safe and compassionate way. EMDR allows the brain to heal naturally, reducing the emotional intensity of painful memories over time. I move at your pace, prioritizing safety and trust, so you feel supported throughout the healing process.

I use couples therapy approaches that focus on communication, emotional safety, and understanding each partner’s experience. I help couples identify patterns that keep them stuck and support them in building healthier ways to connect. My work centers on creating a space where both partners feel heard, respected, and supported as they move forward together.

I use couples therapy approaches that focus on communication, emotional safety, and understanding each partner’s experience. I help couples identify patterns that keep them stuck and support them in building healthier ways to connect. My work centers on creating a space where both partners feel heard, respected, and supported as they move forward together.

I use EMDR to help clients process difficult or traumatic experiences in a safe and compassionate way. EMDR allows the brain to heal naturally, reducing the emotional intensity of painful memories over time. I move at your pace, prioritizing safety and trust, so you feel supported throughout the healing process.