Social Worker & Certified Domestic Violence Professional

Rosangela Maldonado

MSW, CDVP
Therapy for ages 15+

Every person has the right to be treated with respect and dignity.  My priority is to create a welcoming and professional relationship using a client-centered, trauma-focused, and strength-based approach that focuses on your unique needs.

I enjoy working with teen and adult clients that are experiencing anxiety, depression and addiction, as well as general life stress or the impact of deep trauma. Together we can help you find your voice, improve your coping skills, better understand complicated emotions and process your experiences in life. We will use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, and a culturally-informed approach on your journey to healing.

In addition, I have more than 10 years of experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma through the courts system, and have been providing individual therapy and support groups for survivors for the past year through the WINGS domestic violence program.

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.  

About Rosangela:

  • Enjoys going for walks, running 5K races, and watching police and crime documentaries.

  • Loves spending time with her family and taking long weekend trips to discover new places.

  • Offers therapy in English and Spanish.

  • Has visited Cuba and Puerto Rico.

  • 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.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy, specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely.

  • Motivational interviewing helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior.

  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) addresses the mental health needs of people suffering from the destructive effects of early trauma.

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

I’m in network with:

Aetna

Anthem

BCBS PPO

Cigna / Evernorth

Call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com to set up an appointment or schedule a 15-minute free phone consultation.

“If you have experienced trauma or abuse, I would be honored to help you find your voice, reclaim your independence and process what you’ve been through.”

— Rosangela Maldonado

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.