I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 22 years of professional work experience. I am Bilingual (English & Spanish), Bi-Cultural and believe in being cultural sensitive. I have helped individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, including Hispanic populations, at-risk children, adolescents, adults, families, couples. I am skilled in assisting clients work through and resolve issues with grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, ODD, substance and alcohol abuse, chronic pain, truancy, life and social skills, anger, parenting, domestic violence, divorce, and other life issues. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.