LCSW, 20 years of experience
Today marks a significant step toward a renewed version of yourself, where empowerment and positive growth align on your path to well-being! As a therapist, I embody qualities of friendliness, support, reliability, and care, with a genuine commitment to understanding and listening. My approach is solution-focused, aiming to create a secure space for your journey. I've successfully worked with individuals dealing with mood disorders, grief, trauma, and those seeking healing from the past. Belinda's clinical expertise encompasses the treatment of anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, challenging family relationships, and issues related to body and weight. She adopts a systemic perspective, addressing difficulties at both individual and relational levels to achieve comprehensive and enduring results. In her role as a straightforward and pragmatic therapist, Belinda values clients as equals, considering their concerns throughout the treatment process. Simultaneously, she provides a warm, safe environment where clients feel supported and accepted throughout their journey of growth and change. While emphasizing clients' accountability for the desired change, she sees herself as both an information provider and a secure base, encouraging exploration of new ways to navigate the world.
In our initial session, we'll engage in introductions and delve into your primary concerns and goals. With a naturally easygoing and lighthearted approach, I'm here to ensure we proceed at a pace that suits you best.
I frequently share resources and integrate assessments to objectively identify areas for improvement, promoting healing and growth.
My strengths include listening with the intention of understanding and offering encouragement and support.
Belinda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, brings over 15 years of extensive clinical experience working directly with both adults and children. Her diverse background encompasses various settings, such as a State Hospital, Hospice, Psychiatric inpatient hospital, Emergency rooms, and community-based therapy. With a focus on mood and anxiety disorders, relationship building, parenting challenges, grief resolution, women's issues, and life transitions, Belinda offers specialized expertise. Her background and training extend to addiction, trauma, grief, guilt, and shame, along with a deep understanding of attachment theory and adoption challenges. Embracing inclusivity, Belinda is LGBTQIA+ and poly-friendly, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all individuals.
2 ratings with written reviews
May 31, 2025
She’s kind, authentic, and incredibly easy to talk to. I appreciate how direct yet gentle she is, and she always leaves me feeling lighter and more optimistic. Her ability to help me think outside the box—often with a little humor thrown in—makes every session feel both productive and uplifting.
May 28, 2025
She's very easy to talk to, non judgmental and very relatable. I look forward to our sessions.