Congratulations on taking the first steps in starting your healing journey. I know it takes strength and bravery to decide to seek help, and I am honored to be in consideration as a guide in your healing process. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, CA. I work with parents and families in supporting their transition into parenthood. I help parents reconnect to their identities, manage partner conflict and family dynamics, address traumas and attachment wounds, provide treatment to cope with postpartum mental health challenges and disorders, and bring healing transformation to the present. I have worked with infants, children, mothers, parents, and families in various settings including prenatal clinics, adoption agencies, community mental health clinics, group private practice, support groups, and parent & me educational classes. I am passionate about helping individuals and families identify ways to improve their communication, set healthy boundaries, and start creating healthy family dynamics. Please note that my practice is a safe space for LGBTQ+ identifying folx. I am a first generation Puerto Rican and Colombian American. I earned my Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Theater & Dance from Amherst College, and my Master of Social Work from California State University, Northridge. I am trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Perinatal Mood Disorders with Postpartum Support International. I am also certified in EMDR Therapy. I used a strength-based approach and empower clients to create the changes desired for the life they want to live. Call or text 213-770-0997 to book a free 15 minute consultation. You can also email me to connect using the contact form below. Keywords: Parenting, Mothers, Fathers, Families, Adults, Depression, Anxiety, Parenthood, Relationship Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Pregnant Individuals, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Trauma, Intergenerational Trauma, PTSD
Estefania Gonzalez, LCSW, EMDR Certified