Rosangela Maldonado

Licensed Social Worker, Certified Domestic Violence Professional, Certified Trauma Professional

In-Person & Virtual Sessions
Therapy for Teens 15+ and Adults
Therapy in English or Spanish

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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.

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.

Find Me on Psychology Today

  • Addiction, anxiety, coping skills, depression, domestic violence, life transitions, trauma and PTSD.

  • 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.

  • Compassionate, funny, and outgoing.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Areas of Focus

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

Works With
Teens 15+, Adults

Schedule
Tuesday (Evenings)
Thursday Virtual (Evenings)

In Network With
BCBS PPO
Aetna PPO
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Cigna/Evernorth PPO

Education
Westwood College, Bachelors in Criminal Justice
Walden University, Masters in Social Work, 2025

Personal Interests
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.

Therapy with Rosangela

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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

Schedule a Session or Consult

Interested in working together? Fill out the form, call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. We also offer a 15-minute free phone consultation.

Insurance or Self Pay

Learn more about using your insurance. If we are an out-of-network provider or you do not have insurance, our rate is currently $135 for a 50-53 minute session. However, we also offer reduced rates in special circumstances. Finances should never be a deterrent for seeking help.

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