NELSON ACOSTA
Addictions Counselor, ACSWI enjoy helping people who need support and emotional stability. I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, and past substance abuse.
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In the private telehealth setting, with a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, we can explore the sources of your stress, change destructive behaviors, and the root of thought patterns, relationship interactions, and overall life improvement together.
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Many of my clients learned to be independent, responsible, and hardworking at young ages, traits that have helped them be successful at school and work, but have made it difficult to ask for help, set boundaries, rest, and lean into joy. Along with anxiety, clients frequently struggle with guilt, low self-esteem, a need to be perfect, and often have insecure attachment styles in relationships. I also provide family therapy, friendship therapy, and psychological evals for immigration cases.
I help individuals address layers of trauma, intergenerational trauma, and current life issues. My hope is to help people on their journey of the 'authentic self'. I support clients in exploring and affirming their identities in relation to sex & gender. I recognize the importance of creating an affirmative space where clients can explore their authenticity free from judgment or stigma. I work collaboratively with clients navigating the complexities life can hand us.
Feeling stuck in the same frustrating patterns with your partner or family? You may recognize the issues, but somehow, they keep resurfacing. While the content of conversations may shift, the cycle remains the same. How do you break free and create a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to help you uncover the deeper patterns and work together to create lasting change. I am here when you are ready to begin!
Life is challenging, and it’s not always easy to manage everything on your own. Whether you're facing trauma, emotional distress, relationship struggles, life transitions, or grief, I’m here to help. I work with individuals and couples across all life stages, guiding you through growth, healing, and deeper connection. Together, we’ll explore emotions, process experiences, and build resilience. My approach integrates mind-body connection and somatic work—helping you attune to your body.
I know what it's like to struggle with feeling safe in your body and not knowing why you feel that way. We together can separate the medical challenges from the mental health challenges. I can help teach you strategies to move through your trauma and eating disorder challenges to remain feeling safe in your body again. We can expand the uncomfortable feelings gently in session to help those feelings move out of your body and not return.
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My work is rooted in the belief that every person has inherent worth and the potential for transformation. In therapy, I tailor my approach to each client’s specific needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and mindfulness practices. By blending these techniques with a faith-based perspective, I aim to provide care that feels both practical and spiritually grounded.
I specialize in trauma-informed, person-centered care, addictive disorders, gender issues, parenting, sociocultural trauma related to oppressive systems, fragmented self, abuse recovery, marital and family conflict using with an integrative, cooperative and multi-dimensional approach.
You put on a brave smile and say you’re fine when you know you’re not. You’re exhausted because you’ve been carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. You’re isolated because you don’t recognize the woman you see in the mirror. You’re confused because you’ve lost sight of who you are. Even the relationships you care most about are now draining you. All your duties just keep piling on and you’re forced to keep bearing through it. Therapy can help untangle life's messiness.
Client population: All Adults, Women (including perinatal), Filipino-American Community What I treat: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Trauma, Stress, Sleep Issues, Life Transitions and other mental health issues. Treatments: Psychotherapy, Medications and Complimentary Alternative Therapies
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With extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults, I help clients uncover the deeper roots of their struggles, heal, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change. If you're ready to break free from patterns that no longer serve you and gain a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to guide you.
I’ve worked in community clinics, the LGBT Center in LA, and dual diagnosis treatment centers, facilitating 4,000+ psychodrama groups in IOP, PHP, and residential settings. Most recently, I spent two years at an adolescent residential treatment center providing individual therapy, family therapy, and parent coaching. In-person and virtual sessions available.
Do you constantly have thoughts swirling in your head and have a hard time staying present? Do you feel overwhelmed, burned out, and constantly anxious? Do you want healthy relationships in your life but struggle to allow these people in? Are you going through a life transition and need some support? Do you feel difficulty asserting your needs with others and struggle with people pleasing? I am here to help reduce overwhelm, stress, anxiety and difficult emotions that are preventing a full life.
Are you stuck in patterns that don't support the healthy and balanced life you imagine? Do you feel like it's impossible to move away from destructive behaviors and build supportive, loving relationships? You may be feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by these anxiety-driven patterns—I hear you. Therapy can provide insight and tools to break free from these patterns and gain clarity on behaviors that support who you truly are. I look forward to helping you find the path to well-being.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode—you are not alone. Together, we will quiet the internal noise, build your capacity for the hard stuff, and reconnect you to a steadier, more rooted sense of self. I often work with clients navigating trauma, relational ruptures, and the emotional weight that comes with healing. Our work is about finding clarity, creating compassion, and expanding what feels possible.
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We determine our self-worth by comparing our lives and judging ourselves against unattainable or unrealistic standards (hello, Instagram). I'm here to say, "I get it" and to provide breathing room when you don't feel like you’re good enough, or when you have hit your capacity. I work with individuals who want to feel better about their bodies and their relationship with food, people navigating a little thing called motherhood, those those hoping to get the most out of relationships.
My clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults and young adults who often feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. Many grew up feeling unseen or overly responsible. They come to therapy longing for deeper self-trust, healthier relationships, and a sense of ease in who they are. Together, we work gently and honestly toward healing, clarity, and growth.