Amilcar Pina
Amilcar Pina
(he/him)
Hello. My name is Amilcar and I have been a clinical social worker for almost 15 years. I received my BA in Sociology from UC Berkeley and my Masters in Social Work from California State University Los Angeles. I obtained my LCSW in 2015. I have spent my career providing outpatient mental health services to vulnerable populations in Los Angeles and Santa Clara County. I have extensive experience working with patients suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. License No. LCSW 68949
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Finding a therapist can be a very difficult process. This is why I strive to create an environment where each patient feels safe when sharing their struggles. You will never be pressured to speak about experiences that you are not ready to share. I respect each person’s right of self-determination.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Each patient is the expert of their life. I’m here to learn about your experiences from you. I work on understanding what is impacting your mental health through a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Many of our struggles are the result of unresolved conflicts. I utilize different therapeutic approaches to help patients understand the impact of these conflicts on their mental health. Through a collaborative process we create a treatment plan that fits your needs.
About Amilcar Pina
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Psychodynamic
Through psychodynamic therapy I help patients identify and process conflicts from their past to promote healing and growth. I create an environment of trust so that each patient feels safe when exploring their past. Each patient determines how much of their past they want to explore.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma can lead to us feeling unsafe. TFI therapy focuses on building emotional and physical safety. Through this therapy I help patients increase trustworthiness with self, empowerment, and mindfulness.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Our thoughts are more powerful than we give them credit. Thoughts can influence our emotions and behaviors. CBT helps patients identify thoughts that are impacting our mental health and implement thoughts that empower us to achieve our goals.