Ingrid Vicencio , LCSW

Ingrid Vicencio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with seven years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, depression, addictions, and a wide range of life transitions. Ingrid also works with clients around grief, anger, self-esteem, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and issues related to gender and sexual identity.

She prioritizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Her approach centers on collaboration - helping clients identify goals, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels manageable. Seeking help for a more fulfilling and happier life can feel like a big step, and Ingrid offers steady support through that process. She blends evidence-based techniques with attention to each person’s unique history and strengths to address both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns that affect well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing

Ingrid offers several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and eating-related concerns by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; it can be especially helpful for strong emotions, relationship struggles, and impulsive behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity when trauma or abuse is part of their history.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ingrid works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so it remains aligned with what helps the client most.

Online therapy with Ingrid uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or during busy schedules, accommodate different communication styles, and maintain continuity of support even when in-person visits are not possible.