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Providing high quality mental health counseling to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.

11/05/2026

Hi, I’m Araceli! 🌿

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and proud owner of Atala Counseling, I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are—feeling seen, heard, and supported.

I work with children (ages 10+), teens, and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and life’s emotional challenges. I have a passion for supporting Hispanic/Latinx and LGBTQIA+ communities through compassionate, culturally responsive, and affirming care.

For me, therapy is about more than talking through challenges. It’s about building trust, discovering your strengths, and creating meaningful change together.

I know that opening up isn’t always easy. Sometimes the most powerful moments begin with the words, “I’ve never told anyone this before.” Creating a safe space for those conversations is one of the things I value most about my work.

And while I bring plenty of warmth and compassion to each session, don’t be surprised if I send you home with a little homework! 💛 Growth happens both inside and outside the therapy room.

Swipe through to get to know me a little better, both as a therapist and as the person behind Atala Counseling.

✨ I’m so happy you’re here, and I hope Atala can be a place where you feel supported, accepted, and empowered to grow.

11/03/2026

Rock, paper, scissors… therapy wins. ✂️🪨

We all have our ways of navigating life’s challenges. Sometimes that looks like overthinking, avoiding difficult conversations, putting everyone else’s needs first, or convincing ourselves we should be able to figure it all out alone.

And while those responses may feel familiar, they don’t have to be your only options.

Therapy offers a supportive space to explore what you’re feeling, understand your patterns, build healthier coping skills, and find new ways to move forward.

You don’t have to wait until life feels overwhelming to reach out for support. 💙

At Atala Counseling, we’re here to meet you wherever you are in your journey.

10/29/2026

👻 Good moms can have spooky thoughts, too. 💙

Parenthood can bring so much love and connection, but it can also bring unexpected thoughts that feel scary, uncomfortable, or difficult to talk about.

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts or images that can show up without warning. While they can feel unsettling, having them doesn’t mean they reflect your values, intentions, or the kind of parent you are.

A few gentle reminders this spooky season:

💙 Your thoughts are not your intentions.
💙 You don’t have to make sense of every thought that crosses your mind.
💙 You deserve compassion, not judgment, for what you’re experiencing.

At Atala Counseling, we know that some experiences can be hard to put into words. We’re here to create space for those conversations, without shame or judgment.

Because caring for others doesn’t mean you have to navigate everything on your own. 💙

10/13/2026

Community, culture and connection. 💛

Atala Counseling’s Araceli and Katherine had the opportunity to attend the Latino Roundtable: Reimagining the American Dream, a community event hosted by Latinas Profesionales in Action (LPA).

We’re proud to be part of a community that celebrates Hispanic and Latino voices, creates space for meaningful conversations and brings people together to inspire growth and opportunity.

At Atala, we believe that honoring our cultural identities, sharing our experiences and building meaningful connections are all important parts of individual and community well-being.

We’re grateful for opportunities like these to connect, learn and continue supporting the vibrant Hispanic and Latino community here in Lakeland.

10/07/2026

Our culture can shape so much of who we are — our values, traditions, relationships and the way we see the world. 💛

But honoring where we come from doesn’t mean we have to carry every expectation, belief or pattern forward.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Katherine reminds us that there is space for both: holding onto the parts of our culture that bring connection and joy, while giving ourselves permission to let go of what no longer supports our well-being.

We can honor our roots and grow in new directions. We can care for our mental health and stay connected to where we come from. And in doing so, we can help create healthier patterns for the generations that follow. 🌿

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the roots that ground us and the growth that moves us forward.

09/30/2026

The life we're working so hard to build should have room for our well-being, too. ❤️

That's one reason we're especially grateful to welcome Atala Counseling as a Gold Sponsor of our first Latino Roundtable: Reimagining the American Dream.

Araceli and Atala have poured into the LPA community through their presence, expertise, and willingness to have important conversations with us around mental and emotional well-being. Having them partner with us for this evening feels especially meaningful.

Based right here in Lakeland, Atala Counseling helps individuals, couples, and families become strong, steady, and resilient through compassionate, personalized counseling. Their team serves children, teens, and adults and offers support in both English and Spanish, with an emphasis on culturally responsive care and connection.

And that belongs in a conversation about the American Dream.

Because success isn't only about what we accomplish, earn, own, or build.

It's also about the quality of the life we're creating along the way—and having the support we need to live it.

Thank you, Atala Counseling, for investing in this conversation and continuing to pour into our community. We're so grateful to have you at the table. ❤️

❤️ And while our Roundtable intentionally centers Latino voices and experiences, everyone in our community is invited to join us.

Tuesday, October 13
6:00–8:00 PM
Junior League of Greater Lakeland
🎟Tickets: $10

A portion of every ticket sold benefits Three Generations Strong Initiative.

Come listen. Come learn. Come connect. Come be part of the conversation.

09/28/2026

Our roots shape us — the traditions we carry, the people who raised us, the foods that feel like home, the music that brings us back and the values passed from one generation to the next.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the ways culture and connection can be part of caring for our mental health, too.

For Araceli, leaning into her Argentine heritage is grounding. It’s a reminder that healing doesn’t always mean leaving parts of our past behind. Sometimes, it means reconnecting with the pieces that make us feel most like ourselves while choosing which patterns we want to carry forward.

We can honor where we come from while creating something healthier for the generations that come after us.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the roots that ground us, the growth that changes us and the courage it takes to do both.

09/15/2026

When someone tells you they’re thinking about su***de, it can be hard to know what to say — or what to do next.

You don’t need the perfect response. You just need to take them seriously, stay present, ask the hard questions and help connect them to support.

Sometimes being there means listening. Sometimes it means making the call with them. Sometimes it means getting emergency help.

And remember: support shouldn’t end when the immediate crisis passes. Check in tomorrow. And the day after that. Remind them they don’t have to carry this alone. 💛

Save this post so you have it if you ever need it — and share it with someone who may need to know what to do.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:

💛 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 — support available in English and Spanish

💛 Peace River Center Emotional Support & Crisis Line: 863-519-3755

💛 The Trevor Project: Text START to 678-678

💛 Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1

💛 Mental Health Warmline: 1-800-945-1355 — available 4–10 p.m. ET. Free and confidential support during difficult times.

💛 Postpartum Support International Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 — press #1 for Spanish or #2 for English. Please note: This is a helpline, not a crisis line.

💛 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

If there is immediate danger, call 911 or seek emergency care.

You don’t have to know exactly what to say.

Stay. Listen. Ask. Connect. 💛

09/10/2026

When everything feels urgent, it can be hard to tell what actually needs your attention. 🤍

Anxiety can keep your mind stuck in overthinking, replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios and trying to solve problems that haven’t even happened yet.

You don’t have to figure it all out in that moment.

Sometimes, the first step is simply helping your mind and body slow down. Take a breath. Feel your feet on the ground. Notice the thought without immediately reacting to it. Then ask yourself:

Does this actually need my attention right now?

Save this for the next time your thoughts start to spiral — or send it to someone who might need the reminder. 🤍

09/08/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💛

Sometimes hope doesn’t look like having everything figured out.

Sometimes hope is making it through today.
Sending the text.
Making the appointment.
Telling someone the truth.
Staying long enough to see what comes next.

There are still beautiful days ahead of you. And if you can’t believe that right now, let someone else hold that hope for you.

If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. In an immediate emergency, call 911.

Please stay. There is more of your story to live.

Address

905 S Missouri Avenue
Lakeland, FL
33801

Website

http://www.atalacounseling.com/

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