she/her

Esmeralda Gonzalez

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

Communication Style

Authentic, Empowering, Engaging, Warm

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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+

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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