Hey there and welcome to taking the first step towards improving your mental health. My name is Lorena, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with a variety of populations, cultures, and age groups. Asking for help may be difficult, so I like to build rapport while learning the struggles you may be facing. I take into consideration: cultural background, age, religion, family dynamics, and attachment style. I’m mindful of trauma history or health issues associated with presenting mental health symptoms and/or behaviors. I allow you to lead your treatment while supporting you reach your goals or identifying areas you would like to improve. You might recognize you have a level of dysfunction and want to change your life to be more functional and need someone to help guide you towards a positive future. Issues may include struggles with self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth. I welcome each client as they are, learning and understanding their needs. I take a CBT approach, along with mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy and solution-focused CBT. Even though times may be tough, I do my best to make our work together fun! I personally enjoy outdoors, being at the beach, going for a hike, and trying new foods.