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Cecilia Calderon is an Independent Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, founder of Bravo Wellness & Psychotherapy, LLC. She engages with a diverse clientele facing various challenges. With extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, she addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Cecilia specializes in managing mental and emotional health concerns related to immigration, cultural transitions, and abuse. Furthermore, she has expertise in supporting military personnel and their families during deployment, as well as aiding clients experiencing ADHD symptoms and performance-related anxiety in both sports and academics.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Cecilia recognizes the profound influence of past experiences on present difficulties. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach designed to help clients understand the interplay between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, thereby facilitating targeted changes.
Her practice emphasizes assisting clients in identifying and regulating their physical and emotional responses to external stressors, steering them toward healthier and more composed reactions. Cecilia is committed to customizing her therapeutic approach to suit each client's unique needs, emphasizing creativity and flexibility to meet clients at their current stage of progress.
Years of Experience: 5 years
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse