Jessica Rodriguez, LCSW

CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children)

• Identifying risk factors and signs of exploitation
• Engaging survivors through trauma-informed, culturally grounded care
• Training providers on evidence-based interventions and systemic advocacy

DBT & Play Therapy

• Making DBT skills accessible through play, creativity, and culturally relevant practices
• Using play therapy with adolescents and families to support emotional regulation
• Developing engaging group interventions for children and teens

Youth & Schools

• Addressing the adultification of Black and Brown youth in education and mental health
• Building school-based support groups for multilingual and immigrant students (Raíces y Esperanza)
• Practical tools for educators to engage Latino parents and caregivers

Trauma & Gender-Based Violence

• Working with survivors of sexual assault, trafficking, and domestic violence
• Client-centered, culturally responsive approaches to healing trauma
• The impact of collective trauma on Black and Brown communities

Latinx & Immigrant Mental Health

• The impact of migration, racism, and systemic inequities on Latine families
• Supporting youth and parents navigating bicultural identity and intergenerational trauma
• Breaking stigma and increasing access to Spanish-speaking mental health care

Professional Development for Therapists & Organizations

• Decolonizing therapy and integrating cultural humility into clinical practice
• Building resilience-based group models in schools and communities
• CEU workshops on trauma, DBT/play therapy integration, and culturally responsive care