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Consultations for Mental Health Professionals & Organizations

As a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience, 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.

Services Offered:

  1. Individual Professional Consultation
    • Integrating cultural awareness into clinical practice
    • Implementing evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions
    • Addressing burnout and compassion fatigue
    • Navigating professional challenges unique to BIPOC practitioners
    • Developing strategies for managing racial stress in clinical settings
  2. Organizational Consultation & Training
    • Developing culturally responsive policies and procedures
    • Staff training in trauma-informed care for BIPOC clients
    • Creating inclusive workplace environments
    • Implementing evidence-based practices through a cultural lens
    • Supporting BIPOC women in leadership roles
  3. Clinical Supervision for BIPOC Therapists
    • Supporting professional development for first-generation clinicians
    • Exploring the intersection of personal identity and clinical work
    • Guidance on complex cases involving cultural factors and racial trauma
    • Strategies for self-care and resilience in the face of systemic challenges
  4. Culturally Sensitive EBP Implementation for BIPOC Therapists
    • Tailoring evidence-based practices (EBPs) to diverse cultural contexts
    • Adapting CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR for BIPOC clients
    • Integrating cultural values and traditions into treatment plans
    • Addressing potential cultural barriers in EBP implementation
    • Developing culturally appropriate outcome measures

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.

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By investing in culturally-informed professional growth, we can better serve our diverse communities and create more equitable mental health practices. I look forward to collaborating with you in this crucial work.

About the Provider

Sofia Mendoza, LCSW

Therapist

I’m passionate about helping individuals through their challenges, childhood memories, trauma, parenting and life transitions. I use a combination of strength-based, behavioral, and cognitive interventions to help clients become present, focused and skillful — all in an effort to train them to become their own therapists while developing a life worth living.

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