I am Patricia Morales a bilingual (English and Spanish) License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 65314) with over 16 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, transitional age young adults (TAY), an adults.
I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC) and a Bachelor in Human Services from the California State University Monterey Bay.
My experiences also consist of extensive experience working with individuals in an inpatient psychiatric setting, crisis intervention and providing parenting classes. I have experience in a variety of specializations such as: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Family Relational Issues, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Self -Esteem and Women's Issues.
Are you having difficulties coping with some of the life changes that often might come your way? Are you having difficulties understanding what you’re going through? Do you have difficulties communicating with your love ones (i.e. husband/wife or children) when you are feeling overwhelmed?
To me it has always been crucial to start where the client is. I work collaboratively with clients in order to find solutions and gain insight on the situation. Assist individuals to reach the best alternative ways to cope and manage current situation. There is no single modality that fits all and will work on identifying the best intervention that will help provide better coping skills for the individual. Can assist individuals with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focus and Trauma Focus Therapy.