Hello, my name is Elba Chavez, and I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 93425). As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am able to assess, diagnose and treat mental health disorder(s) hindering an individual’s social, emotional, physical, recreational and/or day-to-day functioning.

My clinical experience includes providing direct services to children as young as two-years-old, and diversifying to the older adults population. I am able to facilitate Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Group Therapy. I also have experience linking and referring Clients/families to other resources that will further support Clients/families, as needed. I have experience implementing and incorporating the Evidence Based Practices (EBP) of Family Functional Therapy (FFT), Trauma-Informed Treatment (TFCBT), and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Currently, I am participating in a consultation group with an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certified provider for this modality. I have worked with Clients/families cope with multigenerational trauma, parent-child relational conflicts, sibling rivalry, attachment and bonding issues. Additionally, I have provided mental health services to address diagnosis of Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct Disorder, Attention Deficits Hyperactivity Disorder. I understand that “one size does not fit all,” which is a phase that inspires me to be creative and utilize different treatment approaches to achieve treatment focus, which include the use of play interventions, art interventions, talk therapy, cognitive behavior interventions, behavioral interventions, narrative therapy interventions.

I am motivated to provide high-quality mental health services. I value developing a professional relationship with clients and I strongly believe in the importance of being integral and treating Clients with dignity and respect. Thank you and I look forward to collaborating with you.