Stress | Burnout | Anxiety | Grief & Loss | Chronic/Progressive Illness | Depression
Trauma/PTSD | Life transitions | Acculturation Issues
About
I am a native Spanish speaker born in Colombia and raised in New Jersey. My father passed away tragically when I was nine years old and from that point on it was my mother and I facing the world. Seeing her determination to make a better life for us in a new country, her resiliency to face unfathomable grief, and unwavering work ethic definitively shaped the woman and mother that I am today.
I earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of La Verne in La Verne, CA and a master’s in social work from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. I am licensed in Florida (FL# SW19588), Georgia (GA #CSW008996) and in Texas (TX #112410) as an independent clinical social worker. My previous professional experience includes working in child welfare, community mental health, schools, long term care, and in medical settings. I’ve been working in the mental health field for over a decade and feel honored to support others in their journey to find a better version of themselves which led me to founding Empezar Wellness. I strive to be warm and open with my clients while maintaining a solution-building approach. My goal is to create a partnership with my clients to help them explore their strengths and develop goals that will get them one step closer to living the life they want.
Claudia Mosquera, LCSW
Services
I provide in-person individual psychotherapy in Jacksonville, FL and virtual services to adults throughout FL, GA, and TX. As a therapist, I use a collaborative and integrative approach that is centered on solution-building rather than problem-solving. I specialize in stress, burnout, and anxiety to help improve personal and professional resilience. I also have extensive experience working with life transitions, acculturation issues, grief & loss, chronic & progressive illnesses, caregiver burnout, and anxiety/depressive symptoms associated with receiving a difficult diagnosis for the patients or a loved one.
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – It’s a structured, goal-oriented type of talk therapy where I would help you learn how to analyze your thoughts and emotions, so you can see how they affect your actions. Through CBT, you can develop new coping skills and learn new thinking patterns and habits. Learn more about this approach here.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – It’s a type of talk therapy for those who experience emotions intensely and struggle to regulate their emotions. It focuses on helping you accept the reality of your life and your behaviors, while also helping you learn how to make changes in your own life, including unhelpful behaviors. Learn more about this approach here.
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) – It’s a short-term goal-oriented type of talk therapy that helps you change by creating solutions rather than focusing on problems. It focuses on the present and exploring your desires for the future to help you find practical solutions to your current problems. Learn more about this approach here.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) - It’s a type of talk therapy that integrates cognitive therapy with mindfulness practices to help you be present in the moment rather than in your negative thought patterns that affect your mood. Learn more about this approach here.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) – It’s a short and structured approach that focuses on identifying thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are contributing to the symptoms of insomnia. Learn more about this approach here.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – It’s unique approach to psychotherapy that uses the enormous power of eye movements to replace negative (trauma related) images in your mind with positive images of your choosing. Learn more about this approach here.
Fees
Initial Diagnostic Evaluation $160.00
Psychotherapy (53 min session) $140.00
The rates listed above are if you’re paying privately or using your Out-of-Network Insurance benefits. I am currently an in-network provider for Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar Health, and Oxford Health Plans. If you're using insurance, your provider will determine your out-of-pocket cost based on your plan. If I am out-of-network with your insurance provider, I can offer a superbill for you to seek reimbursement directly from you insurance -not all policies offer this option, so verify with your insurance company first.
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