"Hola!" Hello! My name is Mitzi (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Orange County, CA. I am happy you are here. I know that deciding to take the first step to seek help or support can be very scary, especially if you feel like your family or culture does not understand or approve of asking for help/ receiving mental health services. I can relate! I hope that together we can get you to a place where you grow and heal from past experiences. I hope to provide a safe and respectful space to engage in meaningful conversations with you. I have been a mental health therapist/clinical social worker for about 9 years now. I currently work in a community mental health program as a Bilingual Clinical Supervisor and started there as a Bilingual Clinician after graduating with my MSW degrees in 2015. I love helping to empower others and I really do consider it a passion of mine. I really enjoy building relationships with my clients and being there as support through whatever life stressors they are going through. I enjoy using humor when appropriate. I want my clients to feel comfortable and like they can be themselves when we work together. If this sounds like something that you might be looking for in a therapist, I look forward to connecting with you.

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

Just be ready to tell me about yourself! My hope is that you leave feeling seen and heard. This is the start of our journey together, where I'll help you navigate the road ahead. Even if you don’t continue with therapy, that is okay because sometimes we are not ready. I like to remind people too that they can use the first session and sessions afterwards to get to see if I am a good fit for you. I know from my own experience, starting therapy can be a rollercoaster of emotions. I encourage you to spend a little time before our session thinking about what you would like out of therapy, and how you want support. If that seems like too much, no worries! We can do it together! Your time in therapy is about you and you deserve an experience that you are comfortable and happy with.

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

My practice embodies compassion, empathy, and acceptance. Therapy is about YOU, and so, I prioritize you and your own unique experiences. I will meet you where you are in your journey without trying to change your past. I will also encourage you towards growth and help you navigate the path you hope to travel, even if it feels a bit scary at times.

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

I love working with young professionals who are in the first few years of their careers. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers or life transitions.

About Mitzi Hermann