Mary Gonzalez, ASW
Associate Clinical Social Worker
ABOUT ME
Mary is an Associate Clinical Social Worker with experience and training in evidence-based practices. Mary utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of her clients, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-DBT, EMDR, and offers LGBTQ+ affirmative, culturally sensitive therapy to adults, adolescents, and families.
Mary works with individuals and couples who are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, LGBTQ+ identity, relational and attachment wounds, stress, substance use, and trauma. Mary has experience working with teens, college/university students, first responders, and veterans.
Mary is passionate about helping her clients get to know themselves better, heal from trauma and challenging experiences, and accomplish their goals to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
WHO I WORK WITH:
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• Adults
• Teens (15-18 years old)
• Families
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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Grief & Loss
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Life Transitions
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Stress
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Self-Esteem
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College Challenges
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LGBTQ & Identity
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Relationship Issues & Attachment Wounds
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Family of Origin Issues
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Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring Disorders
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Mood Disorders
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Trauma, PTSD
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WHAT I PROVIDE:
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• Individual Therapy
• Teen Therapy
• EMDR Therapy
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INSURANCES ACCEPTED:
United Healthcare/Optum, Motion Picture, Sutter Health, Western Health, Oxford, Aetna, First Health, GEHA, Curative, Meritain,& Nippon.​​​
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EDUCATION:
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Master of Science in Clinical Social Work
California State University, Fullerton
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Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
California State University, Fullerton
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**Mary is conversational in Spanish
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