Hello, my name is Gabriela, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who enjoys working with clients while focusing on their strengths and experiences to promote their growth and development. I graduated from the University of Southern California with my Master of Social Work and continue to be based in California. For the past seven years I have worked with clients and their families to address their concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting, life transitions, behavioral difficulties, traumas, family dynamics and more, providing services in English and Spanish. My approach is strengths based, client centered and solution focused. I believe that my clients have many strengths and valuable experience that are essential in the therapeutic process. I am confident that my clients are capable of reaching their goals with some work and consistency and I am here to be a part of their team and provide support and tools to do so.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Therapy is your time and I see myself as part of your team. I like to start by getting to know you, your strengths and areas of improvement. Utilizing this information, we will work collaboratively to make steps towards progress in the areas identified.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Strength Based/Solution Focused, Mindfulness Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a therapist, I believe my greatest strength is being a safe space for my clients, where we can explore areas of improvement while building on your strengths and working towards progress with full transparency.