I have been working in the social work field in different areas for twenty years. I have dedicated most of my career to working with children and families. During my time working with families I conducted weekly parenting group sessions using a fifteen week evidence based program. At the beginning of my career, I was employed at Florida International University through a grant funded program that lasted three years serving clients that experienced domestic violence. I have been employed in Miami Dade County public schools for seventeen years. In the school system I worked for three years conducting HIV and STD education for students in an at risk high school, worked for nine years as a school counselor and currently, I provide services families with special needs. I have been employed part-time at a psychiatric hospital for eight years, conducting group sessions, baker acts, individual sessions, family meetings and completing treatment plans.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session the client should expect to be informed about the therapeutic process, confidentiality agreement and treatment modality.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strength is my ability to be able to work with different populations and individuals with different needs.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I am best positioned to work with families, couples, individuals with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and parenting skills.

About Jessica Vazquez