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Hello, I'm Lileana. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I have a decade of experience providing individual, family and group therapy in the state of Nevada.
Therapy can be an intimidating process. My goal is to make the experience as easy to engage in as possible. I utilize integrative approaches to therapy, based on the needs of each client. I typically work from a strength-based and trauma-focused approach to treatment that are rooted in attachment-based, psychodynamic and person-centered modalities.
My specialization is working with complex traumas such as sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and with those who have sexually offended against others. But I am also well versed in working with individuals with ADHD, parenting matters, and interpersonal relationships.
I am known to be energetic and animated when I am speaking. I try to create a relaxed environment where my clients can feel both safe and heard. I make an effort to stay away from clinical jargon and try to connect with clients in a real way.
While in graduate school I provided therapy to monolingual Spanish speakers living with HIV, who had not had a Spanish-speaking therapist in over 2 years. That unmet need compelled me to make a lateral move in my career from a macro focus (I used to run non-profits) to providing direct services, as a clinical therapist. It is incredibly fulfilling to be a part of the therapeutic process with a client. To see a client's progress is inspiring and a genuine honor to be a part of.
My goal is to help each client "connect their dots." That can look differently for each person. Together we will explore the manner in which the client best understands themselves, their challenges and the world around them.