Adela is a licensed clinical social worker that has worked with a diverse population of clients. Her approach to therapy is person-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Adela respects the client’s right to self-determination and seeks to empower clients to become more autonomous while supporting and advocating alongside them. Adela values and prioritizes creating a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. She utilizes various evidence-based practices, including Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Adela aims for clients to feel safe, seen and heard, in hopes that their experience in therapy feels collaborative, genuine, and meaningful to help them achieve their goals.
In her free time, Adela enjoys walking at parks, doing arts and crafts, baking, visiting Longwood Gardens, and going to new restaurants. She’s also a fan of the color blue, Disney, and Studio Ghibli movies.
