Marcos Apolonio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in counseling in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. He partners with clients to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs and goals using evidence-based practices. He uses empowering and strengthening approaches, acknowledging the influence of social inequities, to provide a space where the person feels safe for sharing and processing to treat various conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance dependency, trauma, relationship issues, religious and spiritual trauma, and more. He is a Doctor of Clinical Social Work Program from the University of Pennsylvania, received his Master of Social Work degree with an emphasis in Community Mental Health from California State University East Bay, and a Bachelor of Theology degree from Universidade Adventista São Paulo, Brazil. He has extensive experience working with the LGBTQ community addressing issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the impact of oppression. He is a lecturer at California State University East Bay and San Jose State University in the Master of Social Work Program.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session we will discuss the therapeutic relationship basic ground rules, set appointments, discuss the person's expectations and goals for treatment, answer questions and get acquainted.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My main strengths are: Input, Connectedness, Communication, Individualization, Empathy. I believe the most important factor for the success of the therapy is the relationship between the individual and their therapist. For me, it is a privilege to sit with another human being and support them in the process of getting emotionally better. The exchange provides growth and learning for both, the therapist and the person with whom they are working.