Vincenza Bonarelli, LCSW
About me
As a licensed therapist in Virginia with over two decades of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with compassionate, personalized care.
I bring expertise in helping clients work through communication barriers, social anxiety, grief, and interpersonal dynamics. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, whether they're struggling with isolation, workplace stress, mood disorders, or healing from past traumas.
My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative, designed to create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. I'm particularly committed to working with older adults and providing culturally sensitive care that honors each client's individual experience.
Through evidence-based practices, I help clients develop practical strategies for managing stress, rebuilding connections, and moving toward emotional wellness. My goal is to empower you to rediscover your strengths and create positive, sustainable change in your life.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
VA LCSW 0904005543
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Vincenza Bonarelli. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have enjoyed sharing details surrounding my world with someone who can recommend ways to understand and comprehend each situation. Because of such an amazing experience, I have recommended this to a couple people.
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with Vincenza for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I really appreciate and look forward to my talks with Vincenza. She listens to and is understanding of the issues I’m facing. She offers sound advice and information that has helped me better understand my diagnoses.
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Vincenza for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
I appreciate Vincenza can call me out on areas I need to work on. Push me to stand up for myself. She is also kind.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Vincenza for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties