Lucila Lagru Hong (She/Her/Ella)

LMSW
Accepting Clients

I am a bicultural and bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker from Argentina.

Social Worker in Highland Park, NJ
Supervised by Gilberto Pilarte, LCSW

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Since trauma often co-occurs and can cause other difficulties, I have had the pleasure of working with clients who were struggling with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, suicidal ideation and substance use.

My Background and Approach

I earned my degree in Psychology from the University of Buenos Aires and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and use a mix of therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed techniques.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am committed to collaborating with clients to address their challenges and explore their values. I believe that clients are the experts on their own lives and aims to support them in their personal growth and healing. I have volunteered for many years as a victim advocate in New York and have worked professionally as a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate in New Jersey. I am passionate about working to end sexual violence and supporting survivors. I am engaged in working with and increasing awareness of non-consensual image-based violence as well, and have written my undergraduate thesis on this topic.- I strive to be an empathetic and non-judgmental clinician, and have had the privilege of working with clients with extremely diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Sexual Abuse or Assault
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Grief or Loss
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Oscar
  • Medicaid
  • Multiplan
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • MagnaCare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • Judaism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español

Reach out to Lucila