Irene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been in the field of social work for 7 years. Having worked with children and young adults from a wide range of backgrounds, from families to incarcerated adults. She takes a person-centered approach to tailor treatments around individual strengths. Irene is passionate about social work and providing mental health treatment.
Maria Irene Ponce, LCSW
Occupation:
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerExperience:
7 YearsLanguage:
English, SpanishCore skills:
Working with grade school children, adolescents and adults.Certificates:
Seeking Safety, Positive Parenting Program, Positive Parenting Program-PathwaysLicense
80880Biography
Personal Experience
She obtained her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California with an emphasis on Mental Health. Irene is highly experienced in the assessment and treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and sexual & gender identity exploration, among others, so there can be emotional processing and integration of all parts of themselves. She works with both individuals and couples and can offer therapy in English and Spanish.
She is trained in several specialized therapeutic approaches such as Social Therapy, Solution-Focused Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Approaches, and Integrative Methods. As well as holding a variety of positions.