Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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2777 Jefferson St Suite 203-C Carlsbad, CA 92008

Welcome! With over 34 years of experience working with children, adults, and families as a social worker, I have been providing psychotherapy services since 2003. My practice is dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive by combining both traditional and holistic therapeutic techniques. I specialize in treating psychological and emotional trauma, offering evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, somatic therapy, polyvagal approaches, expressive arts, play therapies, DBT, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support your journey toward recovery.

Emotional trauma often stems from profoundly stressful events that impact your sense of self, safety, trust, and well-being. Recovery is possible, and I am here to guide you through this healing process in a compassionate, safe environment.

My goal is to provide a therapeutic experience tailored to your unique needs, empowering you to find balance in your mind, body, and spirit. As a wise healer once said: "Heal the past, script your future, and live in the present." Let’s embark on this transformative journey together—your path to healing starts today. Namaste.

Take the first step to help. Call Paola Wilckens-Gjata now - (760) 523-2521

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2777 Jefferson St

Suite 203-C

Carlsbad, CA 92008 map

(760) 523-2521

I use Doxy.me for Telehealth services- a safe and secure platform to protect your privacy.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Healing trauma with compassion—evidence-based, holistic therapy for balance in mind, body, and spirit."

Let's Connect (760) 523-2521

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2777 Jefferson St

Suite 203-C

Carlsbad, CA 92008 map

(760) 523-2521

I use Doxy.me for Telehealth services- a safe and secure platform to protect your privacy.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Healing trauma with compassion—evidence-based, holistic therapy for balance in mind, body, and spirit."

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Cigna and Evernorth

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (760) 523-2521

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (760) 523-2521

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 21144 Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 24 years

Attended SDSU, Graduated 1995

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Trauma Research Foundation - Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

Certificate from International Association of Trauma Professional

Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Trauma Research Foundation

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 523-2521

Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Trauma Research Foundation

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 523-2521

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression

Expertise

Adoption
Child
Child Abuse
Coping Skills
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Grief
Immigration/Acculturation Issues/Stressors
Parenting
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Substance Use
Teen Violence
Women's Issues

I use a trauma-focused lens to guide treatment planning, starting with a psychosocial assessment. Therapy may include skills development, a neuropsych bottom-up/top-down approach, and trauma reprocessing (EMDR, somatic, polyvagal). Together, we build coping tools, heal painful experiences, and restore balance.

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 523-2521

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 523-2521

4 Endorsements

Miriam Chor Freitas, LCSW.

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT, EMDR-CI

I have known Paola for many years and know that she is a very compationate and knowledgeable clinician.

Sam Blumberg

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Paola is caring has the clients best interests. She is organized and punctual!

Bret Klausen

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC

Paola is a wonderful therapist and colleague. She is warm and helpful to everyone she deals with whether they are her client or not.

San Diego Divorce Counseling Center Lynn Waldman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Spanish ,

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Spanish ,

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Expressive Arts
Multicultural
Play Therapy
Play/Art Therapy Certified, Psycho-education
Polyvagal approach,Certified Clinical Trauma Prof.
Sandplay
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I combine evidence-based and holistic therapies to support healing and growth, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, somatic and polyvagal approaches, EMDR, expressive arts, and play therapy. Together, we create a safe space to heal trauma, manage anxiety and depression, and restore balance in mind, body, and spirit.

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 523-2521

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 523-2521

Location

Primary Location

2777 Jefferson St

Suite 203-C

Carlsbad, CA 92008

(760) 523-2521

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

San Diego

Zips

I use Doxy.me for Telehealth services- a safe and secure platform to protect your privacy.

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 523-2521

I use Doxy.me for Telehealth services- a safe and secure platform to protect your privacy.

Paola Wilckens-Gjata

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 523-2521

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