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Scarlett Aguilar

Scarlett Aguilar, LMFT

Therapist in California

Focused, practical support for self esteem and relationships

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5 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Calm and respectful
  • Goal oriented
  • Practical steps

About Scarlett

Scarlett Aguilar is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self esteem, and depression. She works with clients who are trying to cope with life changes and who want clearer motivation and more confidence. Her tone is warm and respectful, and she encourages people to take the first step toward getting help.

Scarlett adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She listens for patterns such as attachment wounds, codependency, or trouble with communication, and then helps clients test different ways of responding.

Her approach aims to make difficult feelings easier to understand. Clients often bring concerns about body image, guilt and shame, or emptiness, and Scarlett helps them name and work through those experiences. She also supports people dealing with fallout from domestic violence, dissociation, or control issues without assuming one single path forward.

Scarlett has five years of clinical experience working in California as an LMFT. That background informs how she tailors treatment and sets practical goals. She meets clients where they are and moves at a pace that feels manageable.

People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and a calm presence. She invites clients to try small changes, notice what shifts, and adjust the plan together. Her aim is to make therapy a helpful part of everyday life.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Evidence-based techniques typically include approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and methods that address how relationships and attachment shape feelings. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test unhelpful thinking, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood by building new habits of thought. Relational or attachment-focused work looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions, and it can help with trust, commitment issues, and communication.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and plans are adjusted as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins between in-person visits when needed. It also offers ways to try tools in real-world moments and bring those experiences back to sessions for review and adjustment.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Scarlett commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem and depression, plus life changes and related problems like attachment, codependency, and body image.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She keeps conversations straightforward and respectful, focuses on practical steps, and tailors the plan to each person's needs and pace.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings five years of professional experience working with clients in California.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced and paid?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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