Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
I’m passionate about working with diverse individuals who may have various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, differing immigration and socioeconomic status, sexualities and gender identities, and abilities.
I believe developing and building on your strengths and capabilities can support you to make meaningful change in your life. I can help you regardless of your age to explore, identify and understand your thoughts and behaviors and how they are connected to your feelings. I strive to foster and deepen your understanding of yourself, your interpersonal relationships and family of origin so that you can make decisions that are more congruent with your life goals and values leading to increased feelings of hope and confidence.
I hold doctoral and masters degrees in Clinical Psychology from ISPP (Illinois School of Professional Psychology). My doctoral dissertation explored the impact of differing parenting styles on Latino adolescents and their achievement in school. My early masters level training and work focused on adults and adolescents including court-mandated clients seeking mental health and substance abuse services (Nicasa Behavioral Health Services). I also worked with DCFS-mandated clients (Arden Shore), trained in private practice settings (Mental Health Solutions & Chicago Stress Relief Center), a therapeutic day school (Connections Day School) and community mental health agencies providing psychological evaluations and psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan. During my most recent clinical experience, I worked primarily with people who identify with marginalized genders, sexualities and relationship configurations (kink, BDSM, fetish & vanilla, LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples and families, polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships, religious and spiritual minorities, as well as trans, genderqueer and other-gendered individuals).
I strive to offer a non-judgmental, empathic and safe therapeutic environment. I like to tailor my approach to therapy based on what you might need or find beneficial. I combine structured interventions (CBT) and psychodynamic interventions (Depth Psychotherapy) in an effort to meet you where you are at.
Carolina Arboleda, Psy. D
Doctor of Psychology
Virtual Therapy - Yes
In-person Therapy - Request Information
Educational Background:
Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) at National Louis University (Psy. D and M.A. in Clinical Psychology)
Northeastern Illinois University (B.A. in Psychology)
College of Lake County (AA in Psychology)
Licensure:
Pre-Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Background:
Moving Mosaic Therapy & Counseling, PLLC
LifeWorks Psychotherapy Center
The Chicago Stress Relief Center
Connections Day School
Mental Health Solutions
Arden Shore Family and Child Services
Nicasa Behavioral Health
Dr. Arboleda’s Services
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Individual Therapy
One on one therapy. I work with individuals to aid in identifying personal strengths, resources, and inner power. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or exploring existential questions - individual therapy provides the space to learn and explore new ways of coping.
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Relational & Family Therapy
Family, couple’s, or other constellations therapy. This type of therapy is useful to help build stronger relationships, resolve conflict, work on repair of trust, and build communication skills. If your interpersonal relationships are working well, there are more chances that you will be well as an individual.
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Child & Adolescent Therapy
Individual sessions with teens or children tailored to their needs with the focus on helping them grow and develop their own coping skills and tools to navigate their environments. Collaboration and communication with the parent(s), school staff and/or other providers is very important when providing services to children and adolescents.
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Terapia en Español
Nada como poder hablar tu propio idioma y sentir que eres libre para expresar tus pensamientos y sentimientos. Puedes respirar tranquilo (a) porque nos podremos comunicar sin problemas en español. Español es mi lengua natal y me llena de placer y orgullo poder ofrecer servicios en español a la comunidad Hispana.
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LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Therapy
Belonging to a marginalized community is hard enough. Being able to freely express yourself in a judgement-free environment is invaluable, especially in a world/society that is oppressing. Whether you are questioning, exploring, coming out, building community… therapy can be a great resource.
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Sex Positive & Kink Inclusive Therapy
Sex and sexuality are often taboo topics and we are discouraged from talking about them - socially, religiously, culturally etc. Sex and sexuality form part of the human psyche and well-being. Being able to talk about this topic can allow you to gain deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
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Substance Misuse
I provide individual substance abuse therapy. People seek substance use therapy for a variety of reasons. Whether you come to understand that you misuse or abuse a substance or you just like to explore your current use to make sure it remains healthy, I’m here to help!
DISSERTATION RESEARCH
Parenting and Students’ GPA in the Latino Population: An Exploratory Study
The present study experimentally investigated Latino high school students’ grade point averages (GPA) and the parenting styles used by their parents based on Baumrind’s (1968, 1971, 1989, 1991) theory of parenting behaviors. Results from the study were limited as there was a limited number of participants; however, data trends were explored. The results indicate no significant relationship between Latino students’ GPAs and parenting styles. The majority of Latino parents were described by their high schoolers as engaging in protective and neglectful parenting. Given the results, more research is needed about parenting in the Latino population from a cultural lens to help understand the relationship between parenting and GPA in these diverse communities.
Arboleda, Carolina, "PARENTING AND STUDENTS' GPA IN THE LATINO POPULATION: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY" (2023). Dissertations. 724.