she/her
Esmeralda Gonzalez
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth
Communication Style
Authentic, Empowering, Engaging, Warm
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, Latine Community
Years of Experience
9+
My goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment.
License number
#65205
Therapy style
I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience providing mental health counseling services. I utilize Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. With my clients I also use a strength-based and culturally humble approach. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment where you can identify your emotions, and process, and verbalize your needs while learning and implementing effective coping techniques in a culturally humble environment.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California