Hola! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California and I've been practicing for over 6 years. I received my master's from the University of Southern California in 2012. I specialize in Trauma-Informed Care, meaning that I recognize that people can have many different types of trauma in their lives from childhood or more recent that impacts their day to day life. I've worked in community-based organizations, with children, adolescents, adults and older adults dealing with depression, anxiety and various other mental health and emotional challenges related to unresolved trauma.
In my practice, I have found the best way to collaborate with people in their healing journey is to listen, be empathetic, remain objective and use a cognitive behavioral approach to reflect back patterns that could be contributing to unhappiness. My focus is strength based, recognizing the individual's ability to make positive changes through the therapeutic process. I also like to incorporate expressive arts into my practice as a form of healing from trauma. I believe that through creativity and encouragement we can activate a ripple effect of happiness in others and ourselves.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 76563
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She is a wonderful listener and knows when to interrupt, give advice, refocus, or helps me to dig deeper into whatever I need to share. Mirna has tremendously helped me to reconnect with myself and has provided a safe place to explore that without judgement.
Written on Jul 15, 2019 after therapy with Mirna for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and career difficulties
Mirna has been very compassionate and understanding towards me during difficult times. I appreciate her listening ear, sound advice, and encouragement. I'd definitely recommend her to other friends and family members.
Written on Jan 25, 2019 after therapy with Mirna for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Mirna is very understanding, accepting, and keen. She is always able to get to the root of the problem. She never judges me, no matter what I tell her. She is very supporting and has very instructive advice.
Written on Jul 29, 2018 after therapy with Mirna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career
I received so much helpful advice from Mirna on how to deal with stress. I've become a happy person because of it. I've also learned so much about myself through our sessions.
Written on Jul 24, 2018 after therapy with Mirna for 4 months on issues concerning relationship, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger
We’ve been working together for about a month and I feel so relieved to have a therapist as supportive and caring as Mirna! If I’m having a tough time, I can count on her to give me an exercise or encouragement to help. She’s amazing!
Written on Jul 18, 2018 after therapy with Mirna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, and career
Mirna is a God send. I honestly can't emphasize enough how wonderful it has been to have her listening and supporting me. She is very professional and sympathetic. If there was anyway I could recommend her for more praise I would.
Written on Jul 13, 2018 after therapy with Mirna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, self esteem, and career