Amy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
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Hola, I’m Amy Aracena, a bilingual Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in NJ & NY. Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where you or your child can feel heard, understood, and empowered. With over 20 years of experience in schools, community mental health, and private practice, I offer culturally responsive care in English & Spanish. I also have a passion for supporting parents navigating anxiety while raising children with ASD and ADHD, helping families build confidence, strengthen connections, and develop practical tools for everyday challenges.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, but most importantly, I tailor our work to you. Together, we’ll build practical tools to help you manage stress, heal from past experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I take time to truly understand your story and your goals. Together, we’ll identify patterns, strengthen boundaries, and develop strategies to navigate triggers and regulate emotions so you can feel more in control, confident, and grounded in your daily life. Si estás listo para comenzar, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
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 $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Bank of America EAP
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- 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 6 years
- Attended Fordham University , Master of Social Work, Graduated 2020
- License: The University of the State of New York Education Department 3593288 / 2025
- Certificate from Rutgers School of Social Work (SIFI) 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Amy Aracena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 447-1241
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Parenting
- Education and Learning Disabilities
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Amy Aracena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 447-1241
3 Endorsements
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 Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
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 Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
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
Amy Aracena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 447-1241
Location
Additional Location
Pura Vida Family Psychotherapy
New York, NY 10016
(973) 447-1241Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Amy Aracena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 447-1241