- Practical steps
- Calm guidance
- Short-term focus
About Scarlett
Scarlett Aguilar is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people adjusting to life changes and those coping after natural or human-caused disasters. She writes in a direct, compassionate way and aims to make first steps feel manageable.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens carefully, then tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Scarlett encourages small actions that can make daily life feel steadier.
Scarlett has five years of professional experience as a California LMFT. That background includes helping people with attachment and abandonment issues, communication and commitment concerns, and problems with codependency or control. She also addresses body image, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness or shame.
In therapy she works with things like family conflict, forgiveness, and guilt in ways that aim to clarify patterns and build new habits. She pays attention to safety and to how past experiences affect present choices. The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage.
To begin, she uses a matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and clients can expect conversations focused on realistic steps and steady progress.
How therapeutic approaches can help online and in life
Scarlett uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear steps and problem solving. One helpful approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks worries into manageable parts and identifies practical actions to reduce stress and anxiety. This kind of work is useful when daily tasks feel overwhelming or when decisions seem stalled.Another commonly used method is emotion-focused conversation, where the session pays attention to feelings and how they show up in relationships. That approach helps when patterns like avoidance, codependency, or attachment worries get in the way of connection and self-worth.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Scarlett partners with each person to test methods, notice what helps, and adjust plans over time. She aims to match techniques to your goals and to what feels doable in everyday life.
If you prefer therapy online, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Scarlett during the intake to decide the best format and rhythm for your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Scarlett help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works on related topics such as attachment, codependency, and body image.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is direct and compassionate, focusing on listening first and then building a plan that fits each person. Sessions aim for practical steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with these concerns. That experience includes work with grief, communication problems, and coping after disruptive events.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices from California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. The therapist will list available formats when you start the intake process.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.