About Me

Hello, my name is Araceli Vega (she/her/ella), a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker #107863, Founder and Owner of Heal & Conquer Counseling Services in West Sacramento, California. 

I am Xicana, born and raised in Northern California, first-generation+ college graduate, and daughter of an immigrant parent.

I have been working with clients, ages 5 and up, since 2019, primarily with the Latinx community, and now inclusive to all.

In my spare time, I spend time with family and friends, significant other, firecracker of a Shorkie (Shih Tzu & Yorkie mix) fur child, watching shows on my DVR, or planning my next vacation spot.

Fun fact: Egypt has been on my bucket list since the 6th grade and I was able to meet that goal in March 2024. I am still processing that unforgettable experience.

about araceli vega

Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?

— Frida Kahlo

  • Fall 2010 - BS in Business Administration with a Marketing concentration

    BA in Women’s and Gender Studies from Sonoma State University

  • Spring 2014 - Master of Social Work, Title IV-E Program from California State University, Sacramento

Education & Training

  • 5150 Certified Training

  • Brainspotting trained therapy (Phase I)

  • CBT in Psychosis

  • DBT

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Play therapy

  • Suicide Risk Assessment & Intervention