LCSW, 8 years of experience
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with more than half a decade of experience working with youth, adults and older adults in both English and Spanish. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University of Fullerton, with a specialization in community mental health.
In our first session, we would review assessments completed, ask questions to help build rapport, explore current stressors and identify specific goals for treatment. My style is explorative, collaborative, reflective and nonjudgmental.
My explorative and conversational style is one of my strengths as it aids in building trust and rapport. I take pride in making my patients feel comfortable during our sessions. Many of my patients have shared feeling surprised how easily it has been for them to open up early on in our sessions.
I currently work with individuals and families navigating issues including anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, relationships, grief and loss and trauma. My style is explorative, collaborative, reflective and nonjudgmental. I look forward to meeting with you and actively working on achieving your goals!
I utilize CBT techniques to explore if thoughts being experienced are rational or irrational which helps to discern the following approach. I also use CBT techniques to reduce intrusive thoughts, thought replacement, thought stopping, and overall implementation of healthier coping skills to quiet the mind.