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Magdalena Varela-Hand, LMSW

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About Magdalena Varela-Hand, LMSW

Magdalena is a bilingual, Spanish speaking, Licensed Master Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing culturally responsive and therapeutic counseling. She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with Grief and Loss, Crisis, Systemic Oppression, Depression and Anxiety, Stress Management, Relationship challenges and Life Transitions. She has extensive experience in Forensic Social Work, developmental disabilities, and Parental pressures. Magdalena is understanding of cultural differences, the complexities of language barriers, and the pressure of communicating laborious topics in a second language. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, with a concentration in clinical social work and a strong dedication to working with historically marginalized communities. In her practice, Magdalena utilizes a holistic approach, including spiritual wellbeing, and motivational interviewing.  Her strengths-based perspective and solution focused approach help clients move from crisis to confidence. Her purpose is to empower clients towards self-care and positive change, resulting in life balance and lasting wellness.

Be Kind to yourself..

Magdalena es una trabajadora social licenciada, con más de 20 años de experiencia brindando asesoramiento terapéutico y culturalmente receptivo. Se especializa en trabajar con personas que luchan contra el duelo y la pérdida, la crisis, la opresión sistémica, la depresión y la ansiedad, el manejo del estrés, los desafíos de las relaciones y las transiciones de la vida. Tiene una amplia experiencia en trabajo forense, discapacidades del desarrollo y presiones de ser padres. Magdalena comprende las diferencias culturales, las complejidades de las barreras del idioma y la presión de comunicar temas laboriosos en un segundo idioma.  Obtuvo su maestría en Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Adelphi, con especialización en trabajo social clínico y una fuerte dedicación a trabajar con comunidades históricamente marginadas. En su práctica, Magdalena utiliza un enfoque holístico, que incluye bienestar espiritual y entrevistas motivacionales. Su perspectiva es basada en fortalezas y su enfoque centrado en soluciones, ayudan a los clientes a pasar de la crisis a la confianza. Su propósito es empoderar a los clientes hacia el autocuidado y el cambio positivo, lo que resulta en un equilibrio de vida y un bienestar duradero.

Sé amable contigo mismo..

Magdalena Varela-Hand, LMSW

Fees

175-200

Insurance

  • Out of Network- I bill the insurance

Techniques/Modalities

  • Art Therapy
  • Client-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Maternal Mental Health
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Music Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused CBT
  • Writing

Specialties

  • Acculturation
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Alzheimers & Other Forms of Dementia
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Athletes
  • Attention Deficit (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavioral Challenges
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • College Students
  • Communication Issues
  • Compulsive Behaviors
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Elders and Seniors
  • Family Conflict
  • Foster Care Experiences
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief & Loss
  • Immigrant Communities
  • Immigration Evaluations
  • Impulse Control
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative
  • Life Coaching
  • Maternal Mental Health
  • Mood Disorders
  • Non-Binary Identities and Experiences
  • Obsessions and Compulsions
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Abuse
  • Teen Violence
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD

Office Details

  • Free Consultation
  • Online Therapy
  • Sliding Scale
  • Support Animals Allowed

Licenses

License

LMSW

License Number

087331

State Issued

New York

Education

Adelphi University
  • Masters of Social Work

States Licensed In

New York

Fees

Fees

175-200

Insurance

  • Out of Network- I bill the insurance
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Location

Santa Ana, California, United States

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    March 22, 2025 1:23 am

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