Social Worker & Certified Domestic Violence Professional

Rosangela Maldonado

MSW, CDVP
Therapy for ages 15+

Every person deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. 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 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.

I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, life stress, and the impact of trauma. My approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, and culturally informed care, always tailored to your goals and values. With over 10 years of experience supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma - including through the court system and in programs like WINGS - I bring both expertise and deep empathy to this work.

I also offer therapy in English and Spanish, creating space for clients to express themselves fully in the language where they 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, taking weekend trips to discover new places, and traveling and have been fortunate to visit Cuba and Puerto Rico.

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.  

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.

  • 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.

“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.