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Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives

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San Francisco, CA 94114
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings, build effective communication, and foster healthier relationships. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relationship concerns.
My approach is holistic and grounded in psychodynamic, humanistic, and somatic orientations, I use a range of trauma modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), (EMDR), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Brainspotting (BSP), and more to tailor sessions to your unique needs. I actively engage with you and provide feedback.
Embark on a journey of growth and self-discovery through trauma-informed care. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build relationship skills, and create a roadmap for change. Accelerate healing with 90-minute, 2-, and 3-hour intensives, ideal for deeper breakthroughs. Schedule a free consultation to start creating the fulfilling life you deserve.
Call or Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 312-3401

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94114

(323) 312-3401

Atherton, CA 94027

Accelerate healing with 90- min, 2-, an 3-hour intensives. Flexible scheduling. Secure HIPPA compliant video sessions throughout California.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (323) 312-3401
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94114

(323) 312-3401

Atherton, CA 94027

Accelerate healing with 90- min, 2-, an 3-hour intensives. Flexible scheduling. Secure HIPPA compliant video sessions throughout California.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $300
  • Couple Sessions $300
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • ALL Insurance OUT of NETWORK
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • OUT of NETWORK only
  • Oxford
  • Superbill ONLY
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • With all insurance OON
  • Out of Network
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I am an out-of-network provider and provide superbills for clients seeking insurance reimbursement. Depending on your plan, many clients receive 50-100 percent reimbursement for session fees. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
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Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 312-3401
"
I am an out-of-network provider and provide superbills for clients seeking insurance reimbursement. Depending on your plan, many clients receive 50-100 percent reimbursement for session fees. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
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Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 312-3401

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Araceli Lucy Pimentel

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 140911 Araceli Lucy Pimentel
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Columbia University
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Somatic Experiencing (SE) Beg 3; Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externship & Core Skills
  • Certificate from Internal Family Systems (IFS) L3; Brainspotting L2 & Expansion, and Advanced SAFE EMDR, FLASH-EMDR
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I have advanced training in trauma modalities: Internal Family Systems (IFS) L3, Advanced EMDR, Brainspotting (BSP) L2, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externship & Core Skills, and Somatic Experiencing (SE). I have a Master's in Advanced Clinical Social Work from Columbia University.
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Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 312-3401
"
I have advanced training in trauma modalities: Internal Family Systems (IFS) L3, Advanced EMDR, Brainspotting (BSP) L2, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externship & Core Skills, and Somatic Experiencing (SE). I have a Master's in Advanced Clinical Social Work from Columbia University.
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Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 312-3401

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Abandonment Issues
  • Adult Children of Addicted Parents
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Veterans
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I specialize in helping adults facing anxiety rooted in relationships. In our initial sessions, we'll explore your concerns and build a treatment plan tailored to your goals, setting the foundation for meaningful change. Many clients experience symptom relief within the first month, with continued progress. For accelerated healing, I offer 90 minute intensives starting at $450.
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Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 312-3401
"
I specialize in helping adults facing anxiety rooted in relationships. In our initial sessions, we'll explore your concerns and build a treatment plan tailored to your goals, setting the foundation for meaningful change. Many clients experience symptom relief within the first month, with continued progress. For accelerated healing, I offer 90 minute intensives starting at $450.
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Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 312-3401

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Imago
  • Intensives for Accelerated Healing
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My practice is grounded in IFS and EMDR, integrating EFT, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and other approaches to meet your unique needs. Together, we'll identify your goals and create a personalized path toward healing, with each session tailored to your specific circumstances.
Photo of Araceli Pimentel - Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 312-3401
"
My practice is grounded in IFS and EMDR, integrating EFT, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and other approaches to meet your unique needs. Together, we'll identify your goals and create a personalized path toward healing, with each session tailored to your specific circumstances.
Photo of Araceli Pimentel - Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 312-3401

Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94114

(323) 312-3401

Additional Location

Atherton, CA 94027

(323) 312-3401
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Accelerate healing with 90- min, 2-, an 3-hour intensives. Flexible scheduling. Secure HIPPA compliant video sessions throughout California.
Photo of Araceli Pimentel - Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 312-3401
"
Accelerate healing with 90- min, 2-, an 3-hour intensives. Flexible scheduling. Secure HIPPA compliant video sessions throughout California.
Photo of Araceli Pimentel - Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Araceli Pimentel: EMDR and IFS Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 312-3401