Associate Clinical Social Worker
Areas:
Co-occurring disorders, substance use, psychosis, trauma, abuse, suicide ideation, career stress, couples, individuals, families, children 6+, teens / adolescents, young adults, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma/ PTSD, setting healthy boundaries, grief/ loss, and communication skills, coping skills, cultural identity, eating-disorder, grief/loss, sexual issues (men & women), esteem issues, domestic violence, victims of crime/ abuse, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Spirituality, Motivational Interviewing, Empowerment, Psychodynamic, Solution Focus, and Strengh-based. Bilingual in Spanish.
Bio:
Hello! My name is Maria Gabriela Canchola, but you can always call me Gaby for short. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Associate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist. I am first generation Mexican-American, born and raised in Los Angeles, and working towards destigmatizing mental health in the Latin community. I received my Bachelor of Science in sociology from Mount Saint Mary’s University, and then earned a Master of Science in social work from University of Southern California. I’m passionate when it comes to helping others, especially getting to know the self. I also help build a safe and therapeutic relationship, and help my clients know that they are not alone in their struggles.
Life has its up and downs and it is very important for me to meet you where you are because I believe every person is unique. And depending on your needs, I incorporate different interventions that include Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Family Systems, and Strength Based Approaches. I have interned and worked with diverse populations including children, teens, adults in grief support, adults with mental issues, homelessness, adults with memory care, and substance use with co-occurring mental health issues. I am excited, and look forward to working with you.
In my free time I like to go hiking, visiting national parks, trying new foods, going out to dance, and watching movies. I enjoy listening to music of all kinds because music brings me joy. I also like to spend time with my pet bird cockatiel trying to teach her tricks. And like to make time to simply enjoy the little things in life. To me, self-care can look like anything, and I believe it is always important to make time for personal care.