Camela Ayoub Takach is a fully Licensed Master Social Worker, dedicated to creating a supportive and comfortable atmosphere for those seeking therapy. She understands the challenges that come with making that first appointment and strives to build trust with her clients. With a strong focus on listening, Camela has the ability to identify feelings and connect patterns to past experiences that may influence present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. For example, she recognizes how depression can be rooted in significant negative events during adolescence. Her practice philosophy reflects empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a client-centered approach. An interactive therapist, Camela employs a systemic framework to help individuals navigate their mental health challenges. She specializes in working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults, particularly those facing issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship and communication struggles, substance abuse, and grief or loss. Furthermore, she brings extensive experience from both inpatient and outpatient settings, including work in an intensive outpatient program focused on substance abuse.