Licensed Social Worker, Certified Domestic Violence Professional, Certified Trauma Professional
Rosangela Maldonado
MSW, LSW, CDVP
Therapy for ages 15+, Bilingual English and Spanish
My priority as a therapist is to create a welcoming, professional, and supportive relationship where your unique needs are at the center of our work together. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, life stress, and the impact of trauma. I enjoy clients that are open to dialogue, willing to think outside the box, and open to learn different coping techniques.
Therapy can be done in English or Spanish, creating space for you to express yourself fully in the language where you feel most comfortable.
Sobre mí (About Me):
I enjoy going for walks, running 5K races, and watching police and crime documentaries. I also love spending time with my family, traveling and taking weekend trips to discover new places.
Todas las personas tienen el derecho de ser tratados con respecto y dignidad. Mi prioridad es crear una relación cordial y profesional donde podamos hablar sobre situaciones difíciles. Ademas, le ayudare a comprender y desarrolar estrategias de afrontamiento positivas para superar las situaciones traumáticas en su vida.
Education:
Westwood College, Bachelors in Criminal Justice
Walden University, Masters in Social Work (May 2025)
What insurance do you accept?
BCBS PPO, Aetna, Anthem, and Cigna/Evernorth.
What does a typical session with you look like?
A client should expect to walk into a judgement-free zone where they can feel safe to share their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The client can also expect to laugh, hear jokes when appropriate, and celebrate their wins with me.
What are your top specialties?
Addiction, anxiety, coping skills, depression, domestic violence, life transitions, trauma and PTSD.
What would you say to someone considering therapy with you?
I offer a safe, supportive space where you can share your story at your own pace. Together, we’ll explore practical tools and meaningful options to help you navigate life’s challenges, improve your mental well-being, and move through transitions with greater clarity and confidence.
Who is your ideal client?
I am passionate about working with clients that have experienced domestic violence, sexual abuse, trauma, and addiction disorders. I feel a connection to this population based on my history and professional experience working as a victim advocate for over 10 years. I bring both expertise and deep empathy to this work.
How do clients describe you?
Compassionate, funny, and outgoing.
Rosangela’s Approach
My approach to therapy is very welcoming, calm, and accepting. I tend to use a trauma-informed approach, along with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). I use these techniques as a way to show compassion, and give you the time you need to share your story.
I use a client-centered, trauma-focused, and strengths-based approach to help you find your voice, strengthen coping skills, and process life’s challenges in a safe, compassionate space. Your sessions should be a space where you feel heard and empowered to make your own choices.
Click here for more detailed information on therapeutic modalities.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented type of talk therapy that can help manage mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and emotional concerns, such as coping with grief or stress.
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Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) addresses the mental health needs of people suffering from the destructive effects of early trauma.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy, specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely.
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Motivational interviewing helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior.
Top Specialties:
Addiction
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Violence
Life Transitions
Trauma & PTSD
Areas of Expertise:
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Women’s Issues
Interested in working together? Fill out the form below, call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. We also offer a 15-minute free phone consultation.
Questions about insurance?
Give us a call or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. We can often work with insurance companies if we are out-of-network. If we are an out-of-network provider or you do not have insurance, our rate is currently $135.00 for a 53 minute session. However, we also offer reduced rates in special circumstances. Finances should never be a deterrent for seeking help! We work with families to come up with a number that works for you.