A Message From Elisa

I want you to know that you’re not alone, and I am committed to helping those that desperately need it! I have experience both inpatient and outpatient as a LCSW certified in women’s health, perinatal mental health and trauma focused therapies such as EMDR. I have been trained in various areas of specialty and participate in the maternal mental health community. I, too, am a mother and have experienced various complications including postpartum depression, anxiety and birth trauma

Community needs are important and it is necessary to have an understanding of resources available within the community. I have worked and volunteered at various social welfare or civic organizations. I come from a Hispanic background and have been highly aware of the mental health needs of the community. I have first-hand experience in developing the first Spanish speaking support groups to support families who have suffered from deportation, incarceration, and managing the grief and loss of a loved one. I was able to provide resources to this community by taking the time to understand the cultural dynamics and barriers to services. I believe in integrated behavioral health and finding ways to seamlessly provide resources from inpatient to outpatient services in order to maintain continuity of care.