Consultations for Mental Health Professionals & Organizations
- For therapists, counselors & organizations
- Practicing since 2007
- EMDR consultation groups · $50 / hour
- On Zoom
- Se habla Español
As a licensed clinical social worker practicing since 2007, I offer professional consultations to therapists, counselors, and organizations seeking to enhance their cultural competence and trauma-informed practices. My expertise is particularly focused on supporting BIPOC women, addressing racial stress, and navigating the unique challenges faced by first-generation professionals.
Many clinicians struggle with integrating cultural context into evidence-based practices, worry about causing harm despite good intentions, and feel overwhelmed when working with clients whose experiences differ significantly from their own. Organizations often recognize the need for more culturally responsive care but aren't sure how to implement meaningful changes beyond surface-level diversity initiatives. Through my consultation services, I provide practical guidance to help you move beyond theoretical concepts to truly embodied, culturally responsive care that honors your clients' full humanity and complex identities.
I understand the frustration of wanting to serve your diverse clients effectively but feeling underprepared by traditional training that often centers dominant cultural perspectives.
Established BIPOC EMDR Consultation
Monthly groups where EMDR trained therapists come to receive guidance and consultation on how to use EMDR with their BIPOC clients, complex trauma with culturally affirming strategies. Ideal for: the EMDR therapist on the road to EMDR certification or seeking how to use EMDR for complex trauma and differing BIPOC experiences.
Dates, fees and platform
- 1st Monday, monthly1 hour · 12 p.m. PST
- $50 / hourthe 1-hour group
- 2nd Monday, monthly2 hours · a specialty topic
- $100 / group$50 / hour
- On Zoom
Areas of specialty: complex trauma, community violence, racial trauma, bridging CBT and DBT with EMDR, maternal mental health, EMDR with kids and teens, using your creativity in EMDR.
Bonus: all enrolled consultees get access to an online EMDR Consultation Tools Hub with several EMDR resources.
- Join the EMDR e-mail list for updates and resources
- EMDR Worksheets for purchase
- Child EMDR Therapy & Coping Tools Guide — free
E-mail me at sofia@sofiamendozalcsw.com for information about the monthly EMDR consultation group.
Approach
My consultations draw from extensive experience in race-based trauma interventions, social justice frameworks, and evidence-based practices. I bring a practical, solution-focused approach to help you or your organization implement meaningful changes. My work is particularly attuned to the experiences of BIPOC women and first-generation professionals in mental health fields. I also have extensive experience in providing (EMDR, CBT, DBT, Play based, PCIT) treatment to children and teens and parenting support and consultation in using non-violent approaches in raising kids. I've also been a clinical supervisor for more than a decade to therapists, interns, students, at the MSW, LCSW and Psychology disciplines.
By investing in culturally-informed professional growth, we can better serve our diverse communities and create more equitable mental health practices. E-mail me at sofia@sofiamendozalcsw.com to inquire about consultation. I look forward to collaborating with you in this crucial work.
Let's talk about your team or your hours
Tell me a little about your organization or where you are toward certification. I’ll get back to you within a day or two.