Some things you’ve never said out loud. Here, you can — in English or in Spanish.
Warm, collaborative therapy for adults who are used to carrying the weight of responsibility and holding it all together, but are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to quiet their minds.
In-person in Jacksonville, and online across Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
Sessions in English
and Spanish
Licensed Clinical
Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed in Florida,
Georgia & Texas13+ years of
clinical experienceMaster ART® Certified
IFS℠ Trained
On the outside, you look like you’ve got it handled.
Inside, you’re exhausted.
You may be the one everyone leans on
—at work, at home, in your family. You keep showing up, solving problems, and carrying what needs to be carried, even when you’re running on empty.
Maybe your mind rarely quiets down.
Maybe the grief you thought you had moved past still catches you off guard.
Maybe anxiety hums beneath everything, even on the good days.
And maybe you’ve spent so much of your life navigating expectations
—between two cultures, two languages, or different versions of who you’re supposed to be—that you’ve gotten very good at adapting, but not always at knowing what you need.
You keep going because that’s what you do.
But keeping going and actually feeling okay aren’t the same thing. Somewhere along the way, the difference may have become hard to find.
That’s worth paying attention to. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Therapy that meets you in your language—and gives you something meaningful to work with.
I’m Claudia—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, born in Colombia, raised in New Jersey, and fully bilingual.
I built Empezar Wellness for people who want more than simply talking about what’s hard.
My style is warm and collaborative, with practical tools to help you understand yourself, work through what’s keeping you stuck, and feel more grounded in your life.
You can do therapy in English, Spanish, Spanglish, or whatever mix feels most natural to you—without having to translate yourself as you go. It can also mean working with someone who understands the complexities of culture, family, and expectations without needing everything explained. These perspectives inform my approach, while your experience remains uniquely your own.
How we can work together
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Individual Therapy
Ongoing support
One-on-one therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, trauma, and life transitions. A warm, collaborative space to understand what’s keeping you stuck and develop practical ways forward.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART®)
Relief from memories that still feel stuck
An evidence-based therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain reprocess painful memories and images — frequently in a small number of sessions.
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ART® & IFS℠ Therapy Intensives
Deeper work, in a shorter window
Extended, focused sessions for people who are ready to work on what’s been weighing on them without waiting months for weekly sessions to build momentum. Combining ART® and Internal Family Systems ℠ (IFS ℠), intensives create space for concentrated, meaningful work.
People come to me when…
Anxiety or overthinking won’t switch off
Grief or loss is still sitting heavier than expected
A major life transition—a move, a health change, a new role, or a new country—has knocked you off balance
Burnout has quietly become your baseline
Trauma from the past keeps showing up in the present
You want therapy that understands the bigger picture—including culture, language, family, and the expectations you carry
Getting started is simple
STEP 01: Free 15-minute consultationIs this a good fit?
We talk by phone. You share what’s going on; I’ll answer your questions and we’ll see if we’re a good fit. No pressure.
STEP 02: Initial SessionLet’s understand what you need.
Your initial session is held virtually and gives us dedicated time to understand your story, what’s bringing you in, and what you hope will feel different. Together, we’ll begin shaping a path forward.
STEP 03: Support that meets you where you areWhat approach fits?
Individual therapy offers ongoing support and practical tools for navigating what’s difficult. ART® provides focused work for memories that still feel stuck. For those ready for more concentrated support, ART® & IFS℠ Therapy Intensives create space for deeper, focused work in a shorter window.
Hi, I’m Claudia.
Claudia Mosquera, LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL, GA, TX). Bilingual therapist and founder of Empezar Wellness.
I was nine when my father died, and I watched my mother rebuild our lives in a new country while navigating her own grief. Her resilience shaped how I understand strength, what it means to carry a lot, and how I show up for the people I work with.
For more than a decade, I’ve worked across child welfare, community mental health, schools, and medical settings.
I created Empezar Wellness to offer therapy that feels warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and practical
—helping people better understand themselves, work through what’s keeping them stuck, and move forward with greater clarity and intention.
Not sure where to start?That’s what the free consultation call is for.
Fifteen minutes, no commitment, in English or Spanish. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, answer your questions, and see whether we’re a good fit. And if I’m not the right fit, I’ll help point you in the right direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Therapy is available in English, Spanish, Spanglish, or whatever mix feels most natural to you. Being able to communicate in the language that feels most comfortable can make it easier to express experiences, family dynamics, and emotions without having to translate yourself as you go.
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My office is located in Jacksonville, Florida. In-person sessions are available in Jacksonville, and telehealth is available for clients located in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Initial sessions are conducted virtually, with in-person sessions available for Jacksonville clients after the initial assessment.
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I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, trauma, life transitions, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of demanding careers and responsibilities. Therapy can also be a space to better understand patterns that keep you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly “on,” and develop practical ways to move forward.
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Yes — I’m in-network with United Healthcare, Oscar Health, and Oxford Health Plans. If I’m not in-network with your specific plan, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Private-pay options are also available. ART® and ART® & IFS℠ Therapy Intensives are offered as extended services and are not billed to insurance. These services are private pay.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy® is an evidence-based therapy that uses guided eye movements and other techniques to help the brain reprocess distressing memories, images, and emotional responses. ART® can be a focused approach for experiences that continue to feel stuck or emotionally charged. It is often completed in fewer sessions than traditional weekly therapy, although the experience and number of sessions vary from person to person.
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ART® & IFS℠ Therapy Intensives provide a more concentrated format for clients who want to dedicate extended time to their therapeutic work. Intensives combine Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART®) with Internal Family Systems℠ (IFS ℠) to create space for focused, deeper work without having to spread the process across months of weekly sessions. Intensives can be tailored to the needs and readiness of each client.
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You don't have to figure that out on your own. During the consultation and initial assessment, we'll talk about what you're experiencing, what you hope to change, and what type of support makes the most sense. Some people benefit from ongoing individual therapy, while others may be better suited for the focused work of ART® or the concentrated format of an intensive.
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Book a free 15-minute consultation. You can share what's bringing you in, ask questions, and get a sense of whether we're a good fit. If I’m not the right fit for what you need, I'll help point you in the right direction — no commitment.