
Amy Aracena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07103
Let's Connect (973) 447-1241

Hello, I’m a licensed clinical social worker who, after over 15 years of working with children and families in the education field, became a therapist following my mother’s battle with cancer and my experience helping my youngest son receive a diagnosis of ADHD and Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). As a Latina and second-generation immigrant who has faced trauma, anxiety, and ADHD, I understand the complexity of the human experience. I am passionate and dedicated to helping people overcome challenges and embrace their true selves, and I admire their courage and resilience.
My clients often describe me as nurturing, uplifting, empowering, and affirming. I am trained in multiple approaches that help uncover new insights regarding your feelings and behaviors. Together, we will create a tailored plan that may involve clarifying your desires, enhancing your communication skills, and identifying unhealthy patterns as they emerge.
I focus on understanding you and your relationship goals and identifying critical areas for improvement. We will develop tools to help you identify and communicate your boundaries and triggers and practice grounding and relaxation techniques to regulate your emotions, leading to greater control, confidence, and a sense of stability.
Call or Email Amy Aracena now for a free 15 minute consultation - (973) 447-1241
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Bank of America EAP
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna EAP
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Optum
- Optum EAP
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Amy Aracena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 447-1241
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC06368000 Amy Aracena
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Fordham University , Master of Social Work, Graduated 2020
- Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC06368000
- Certificate from NJ Department of Education 726529 / 2020
- Certificate from Rutgers School of Social Work (SIFI) 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Parenting
- Education and Learning Disabilities
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Child Parent Psychotherapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Music Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Pura Vida Family Psychotherapy
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(973) 447-1241Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods

Amy Aracena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 447-1241