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Geovanna Asturias, LCSW

About Me
Hello, and I am honored to be with you in your journey of healing and self-discovery! My name is Geovanna Asturias, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth.
 
My Approach
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process built on trust and mutual respect. My foundational therapeutic practice is derived from a humanistic model that involves creating a healing space based on non-judgment and affirming human dignity. My approach is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities including Trauma-Informed Model, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. This method allows me to tailor our sessions to best meet your unique needs and goals.
 
Areas of Expertise
I specialize in working with individuals encountering a variety of challenges while providing supportive care, including but not limited to:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Trauma-related disorders
  • ADHD
  • Life transitions (ie. divorce, retirement, grief/loss)
  • Strengthening interpersonal relationships
  • Coaching in areas of personal transformation                
 
Education and Credentials
I possess an MSW degree in the field of Social work from California State University, Long Beach, and I am licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. In addition, I continuously seek professional development opportunities to stay informed of the latest research and techniques in the mental health field.  

What to Expect
If you are dealing with a crisis, feeling helpless, overwhelmed, hopeless, or alone, know there is support for managing life’s difficulties or personal challenges.  Our therapeutic relationship is a journey that facilitates self-awareness and self-regulating strategies that use our combined experiences, education, creativity, and sometimes even a sense of humor. In our sessions, you can expect a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment where you are free to explore your thoughts and feelings. I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct when needed. 

Personal Note: Outside of my professional life, I enjoy reading, traveling, nature, and spending time with friends and family. I believe in the importance of balance and self-care, and I strive to bring this philosophy into my practice and life.
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Andrea Dubkevic, LCSW

About Me
Welcome! My name is Andrea Dubkevic.  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I obtained my license to practice clinical therapy in 2021. I received an associate degree in human services and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from La Sierra University in 1999. I received a Masters in Social Work, with an emphasis on child and family services from California State University, Long Beach in 2005. The research projects I’ve completed served to gain better skill and knowledge working with family systems. I’ve completed additional training on helping families to address safety risks, build relationship bonds, incorporate positive parenting, and reintegrating displaced individuals back into a family structure. My career path includes facilitating parenting education groups, self-esteem building groups and building coping skills. I have worked individually with children and adults who have suffered from significant emotional and mental health setbacks that impacted their ability to function productively day to day.

My Experience
My experience includes helping deal with highly complex family problems that included abuse/neglect, residual effects of substance abuse and mental health, marital discord and domestic violence. What motivates me is my internal belief that we all can heal, grow, learn and change. I am a motivated person who will be your biggest advocate and cheerleader. It is important for me to build a therapist-client relationship to help you get proactive in your life and take the hard steps to be greater than who you think you can be or where you think you can go. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients to overcome their difficult challenges that get them stuck. I provide a client-centered approach where I am here to provide you genuineness, empathy, active listening and tools to cope and process. I am here to help you set goals to create change and growth. I do not limit myself to one type of therapy as I believe every individual is unique and a combination of different variations of therapy can have positive and productive outcomes.  I may combine variations of mindfulness-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Therapy and Narrative Therapy, among others.
 
A Little Bit About Me Personally
I am married with a busy household of multiple children, dogs and even chickens. My self-care “me time” includes bonding and spending time with friends and family, building memories and connecting with one another. I also enjoy traveling everywhere. I love learning about people, their culture and their journey. I value the differences in each one of us and love the integration of what each person brings to the table. I was born in South America and immigrated to America at the age of two. I’m extremely proud to be an American and believe in the dream of working hard and playing equally as hard. I aspire to balance life’s gifts for responsibility and leisure. A sense of balance is important to me.  

What to Expect
In our sessions, you can expect a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment where you are free to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work toward processing your feelings and understanding your experiences together and we will develop effective strategies to overcome obstacles. I am here to walk along side you, with some guidance and support. You have taken the first step to healing by just being on this website and reading this short bio.  I look forward to seeing you progress and succeed.  
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Natalie Ramirez, MSW, ASW
About Me
My name is Natalie Ramirez, and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth. With over 5 years of experience, I have had the privilege of supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds through their journeys of healing and self-discovery.

My Approach
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process built on trust and mutual respect. My foundational therapeutic practice is derived from a humanistic model that involves creating a healing space based on non-judgment and affirming human dignity. My approach is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities including Trauma-Informed Model, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. This method allows me to tailor our sessions to best meet your unique needs and goals.

Areas of Expertise
I specialize in working with individuals encountering a variety of challenges while providing supportive care, including but not limited to:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress Management
  • Self-Esteem and Identity Concerns

Education and Credentials
I hold a Master’s in Social Work from California State University of San Bernardino. In addition, I continuously seek out professional development opportunities to stay informed of the latest research and techniques in the field of mental health.
 
What to Expect
In our sessions, you can expect a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment where you are free to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work towards understanding your experiences and developing effective strategies to enhance your well-being. I believe in the importance of balance and self-care, and I strive to bring this philosophy into my practice.
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Cynthia Vargas, MSW, ASW

About Me
My name is Cynthia Vargas, and I am a dedicated bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker, passionately committed to the belief that mental health is as vital as physical health.

My Approach
I engage in a collaborative journey of self-discovery with my clients, fostering an environment characterized by respect and non-judgment. Recognizing that therapy must be tailored to individual needs, I prioritize understanding each client’s unique life circumstances. This enables us to develop a personalized, strengths-based approach that is both holistic and responsive to the specific needs of each individual.

Areas of Specialization
My professional experience encompasses a diverse range of populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and individuals experiencing homelessness. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and have supported clients with a variety of diagnoses, including ADHD, PTSD, depressive disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and developmental disorders.

Education and Credentials
I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Northridge, and I am committed to ongoing professional development to ensure I remain current with best practices in mental health care. My personal and varied professional experiences empower me to provide effective therapy to a wide array of individuals. I am driven by a profound passion for my work, a commitment to my clients, and a dedication to fostering mental wellness.

What to Expect
In our sessions, you can anticipate a safe and supportive space where your thoughts and feelings are valued. Together, we will explore your experiences and work towards achieving your mental health goals.
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