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Tracy Contreras, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Intimacy Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Are you open to learning how to grow and develop into a person who wants to live more authentically? If so, we can work together if you are willing to give yourself a chance. I work with people who have adjustment issues, mild depression, mild anxiety, mild to moderate panic disorders, those focused on self improvement/development and self esteem and confidence issues. I have a special interest in relationship and sexual health issues and wish to empower men and women in exploring what healthy and fulfilling sex means to them. Young adults who wish to discuss new life directions and relationships are welcome to try and make a connection.

I have experience working with adults from ages 18 to 80. I have a background working with clients who have encountered various life challenges and also have worked with individuals who are just trying to explore their passions and are open to going into a new direction with schooling, career, or their relationships. I offer connection, humor and support.

My hope for all of my clients is to help them identify what it would take to make their lives healthier, balanced and more fulfilling to them. I am able to be compassionate and supportive, but also use humor and genuineness to point out when something may be challenging you more than helping you. If you are open to working together, do not hesitate to call.

I obtained my B.A. in Sociology from University of California, Los Angeles and obtained my
Master's in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health from the University of Southern
California. I have worked with children and older adults and have the most experience working
to provide services to adults with mental illness for the last 7 years. I am a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker in the State of California and am able to provide psychotherapy services for
individuals wishing to work towards bettering their lives. I have completed trainings in Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety( English and Spanish), WRAP( Wellness Recovery Action
Plan), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and many others.
I obtained training and education from the AASECT (American Association of Sexuality
Educators, Counselors and Therapists) approved The Buehler Institute in Newport Beach,Ca,
which fulfills AASECT requirements for certification to be a Sex Therapist. I am currently working towards certification.

Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Intimacy Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Self-love, Sexuality, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

CA LCSW 70023