I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of paraprofessional experience working with (end-of-life, grief, chronic illness, Veterans, HIV/AIDS , and LGBTQIA+) based in California. I am a graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I help people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns, reflect on issues and make positive changes.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
On our first session together, we will begin with an introduction and rapport building, then begin developing and discussing a treatment plan that best suites your current needs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Working with a diverse and multifaceted population has given me to opportunity to develop a broader understanding of everyone's unique walk in life which in return, has allowed to help identify the root cause of challenges, develope appropriate treatment plans, and measurable outcomes.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and substance use.
About Gloria Matias-Burgos
Gloria Matias-Burgos offers therapy covered by Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, allows clients to learn to develop new coping skills, ability to deal with problems more effectively, and strengthen existing skills to improve their relationships.
Compassion Focused
Introducing Compassion Focused Therapy, aids in empowering clients to grow self-compassion, compassion to others, and openness to compassion from others, in particular in response to adversity or threatening situations.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing aims to evoke the client’s reasons for making changes to their behavior as collaboration emphasized . It helps clients find their reasons for change within a supportive environment.
Psychoeducation
Implementing Psychoeducation in therapy is an important component as it helps clients become informed about their diagnosis and symptoms.