My name is Lidia Haefele and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Riverside and Orange County area in California, and I am also working with statewide clients via Telehealth. I work with adults including veterans and active duty and specialize in addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult transitions, and any life challenges that can affect your ability to live a balanced and healthy life. I will use the therapy model that is more appropriate for you so you can start achieving your goals.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Usually, the first session is about getting to know you, building rapport, and answering your questions so you know what to expect in our time together. I will be asking questions to get to know you better and get a better picture of who you are and why you are here. Every human being is very unique which is why it is very important for me to learn about you and find what works for you. I would be honored to be part of your journey.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My journey as a therapist started a long time ago back in Guadalajara Mexico where I was born and raised. I earned a degree in Psychology there because I wanted to help people in some way. I have always felt inclined to be there for others, especially when struggling. Because of that inclination, I strive to be there for others personally and professionally. As a bilingual woman who immigrated to this beautiful country many years later and who married a veteran, I understood transitions and how difficult they can be because they are scary and challenging. Then, later in life, I decided to obtain a Master's Degree in Social Work in Los Angeles and have been a therapist since. Now, I continue to educate myself so I can become a better therapist and be there for my clients as we live in a world that is constantly changing. I believe that we can all learn skills and tools to be the best version of ourselves even in the most adverse circumstances. We can all achieve a better and more balanced life.