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Admitting we need help is difficult for most of us. Admitting we need mental health help, even more challenging. Taking the right step towards obtaining that help, can also be a struggle; but you are here and I applaud you for it!! Whether it is a long or recent battle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, traumatic experience or other mental health illness, know that there is help and there is hope. Whether you know it or not, you’re the real expert here and I am here to provide extra tools and guidance on how to use these. I truly believe the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is an essential foundation in the treatment outcome. If you don’t have a connection with the therapist, the process to getting better might not be as effective. Hi! Hola! I’m Josefina “Fina”, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Central California with more than 15+ years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in various settings including crisis, schools, residential, inpatient and outpatient clinics. I offer a safe space, without judgment, to be vulnerable and open about any past or current struggles and help you sort out what’s needed to move forward. I use a variety of techniques including solution-focused, cbt and motivational interviewing and have some DBT training as well. I am committed to you and the profession and look forward to working together and help you get back to where you want to be.
Expect a warm, safe and non-judgmental space as we work together towards goals specific to your needs. Expect honest feedback and know that it may not always be the feedback you want to hear. Expect to be empowered and receive tools to help you move along. If you are new to counseling, know that the initial session consists of a thorough assessment followed by treatment planning and then working towards meeting your treatment plan goals.
My biggest strengths include working with people with mood disorders (MDD/bipolar d/o), anxiety, anger management, ADD, ADHD, oppositional defiant d/o, conduct d/o and parenting skills. I also have plenty of experience working in crisis intervention.
EMDR
I have been EMDR trained and looking forward in the near future to begin working towards certification.
1 rating with written reviews
May 30, 2025
Joesefina challenges me to think for myself, to be my most authentic self, and to be honest about my feelings—especially in how I express them without being reactive. I truly appreciate the time I get to talk through challenges or struggles with her, because I always leave our conversations feeling more grounded and more me. I’ve grown exponentially in a short period of time, and it’s not just something I notice—it’s something the people closest to me have noticed, too. Thank you, Joesefina.