I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of California. I have 14 years of experience in various settings and enjoy helping individuals in the beginning stages of their healing, specifically those dealing with stress, depression and anxiety as a result of life's challenges. I approach all clients and client situations with respect, compassion, sensitivity and in a non-judgmental and accepting manner. I am direct but still warm and empowering. I believe in moving at the client's pace as this is their journey and my responsibility is to provide support and guidance. Many of my clients have said that they feel heard and respected throughout the time they have worked with me. My goal for all clients is to empower them to be an active participant in their healing. I go at my client's pace but also am able to push when needed in order to effect change. I believe everyone's therapy journey is different and so I ensure to tailor treatment plans to the individual to best match their needs, strengths and abilities.

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

In our first session, we will start with brief introductions before diving into specific challenges you are facing and what brought you to therapy. This will assist in developing a tailored plan to work through in follow up sessions. Therapy enables one to analyze their mood, thinking, emotions and behavior as well as identity areas of distress and dysfunction. No problem is too big or too small; if it is disruptful to your well-being it should be addressed. In this session, and all subsequent sessions, my goal is to be able to create a safe space for you to feel safe and explore painful feelings and begin to analyze dysfunctional patterns. This allows us to create a healthy foundation and move forward in our work together to create healthier responses and habits.

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

I specialize in assisting clients get through the initial difficulties of their situations by providing coping skills and support. I am also able to create a safe and non-judgmental environment which allows clients to be comfortable in sharing difficult feelings and experiences. I have experience with clients experiencing various situations including depression, anxiety, justice involved, addiction, child welfare, vocational stress, and difficult life transitions. I currently only offer individual therapy services; no couples/family therapy services offered at this time.

About Gloria Gochez

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