Hola! My name is Mirna, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Southern CA and I've been practicing for over 10 years. I specialize in Trauma-Informed Care and work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mental health and emotional challenges related to unresolved trauma. With a Trauma-Informed Care approach, I recognize that people can have many different types of traumas in their lives from childhood to more recent that impacts their day-to-day life. I believe that there is no one size fits all and clients need an individualized or eclectic approach to sessions to help reach their treatment goal. In my practice, I have found the best way to collaborate with people in their healing journey is to listen, be empathetic, remain objective, and use a cognitive behavioral and EMDR approaches to reflect back patterns that could be contributing to unhappiness. My communication style is warm, and approachable, with a touch of humor. It is easier to connect with others when we can start light as the therapeutic process can bring about intense feelings. My goal is to create a space where clients can feel comfortable to share about their life.
Qualifications: | University of Southern California |
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Academic Suffixes: | LCSW |
Expertise: | Coping Skills, Depression, Grief, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans |