LCSW, 12 years of experience
Hey there, I’m a licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I received my masters from University of New England with a focus in Individuals, families and groups. I’ve been practicing for 12 years. I specifically enjoy helping people find perspective through the voice of their pain. I think pain and discomfort can be our best teacher if we allow ourselves to look at it, this way.
In our first session we will start with brief introductions, then dive into why you are here. We will also discuss your beliefs about the challenges you are facing and what you hope to gain from therapy. We will then begin to talk about a tailored plan that we will use to help you reach your goals.
With over 12 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups, I’ve developed an effective and compassionate approach to helping clients uncover the limiting beliefs that may be keeping them from reaching their goals. My work focuses on identifying the root causes of recurring patterns and breaking them down in a way that promotes clarity, growth, and measurable progress. I strive to help clients move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered and confident in their ability to create meaningful change.
I’m passionate about helping women reconnect with their authentic selves and embrace their true worth. My approach focuses on reducing self-judgment, strengthening self-worth, and releasing societal pressures that keep women feeling stuck. I support women in rediscovering their power so they can create meaningful, fulfilling lives aligned with who they truly are.
I love using the CBT model amongst many other treatment methods such as adlerian theory, the psychodynamic, humanistic and the strength based approach. I specifically enjoy the CBT model because it asks questions that are direct, promoting more focused thinking. Most people don't want to be in therapy forever so CBT is the perfect model to assist with meeting goals and remaining on task. In using CBT over the last 11 years, I've seen individuals gain relief with depression, anxiety and panic disorder, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder. I have enjoyed assisting individuals with the CBT model by way of providing coping tools and techniques that can be used after the session to further support a client in meeting their goals in a manner that is personal to them.
10 ratings with written reviews
June 7, 2025
First session, but very excited to go on this journey with Herlay. She has an amazing working style and a wonderful personality. Looking forward to great things!
May 24, 2025
I found this therapist because I wanted to continue my healing journey, our first session was amazing, she really listened and inquired about my past in a way that made me feel like she was interested to get to know me so that we can create a plan that was uniquely fitted for me. I'm excited about our next session.
May 5, 2025
Herlay is a great listener and she encourages me to keep going, work with me on solutions. She hears me! She really does listen and I appreciate her support . Thank you Herlay !