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Maria Amador

Associate Clinical Social Worker - ACSW

Maria Amador is a compassionate and resourceful bilingual social worker with over six years of experience working with underserved children, youth, and families. She received her Masters of Social Work at California State University Dominguez Hills. She holds an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) credential and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) in School Social Work and Child Welfare Attendance. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Maria specializes in client-centered counseling and bio-psycho-social assessments, with a background in trauma-focused care, anxiety management. Maria has a strong focus on helping students navigate anxiety and related emotional challenges within the school environment. Her experience in school social work involves creating tailored interventions to improve student attendance, behavior, and academic performance. She works closely with students and families, addressing social, emotional, and relational factors that impact learning. Through individual and group therapy, Maria equips students with the tools to manage anxiety, build resilience, and foster emotional regulation. Her expertise includes trauma-informed practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and crisis intervention. Maria is deeply committed to creating safe and supportive environments for her clients, advocating for their needs and collaborating with educators, administrators, and community partners to ensure their success. Additionally, she has experience working with foster and homeless youth, providing targeted support to address their unique challenges. ~ Maria Amador es una trabajadora social Clínica ACSW bilingüe con más de seis años de experiencia, especializada en varios entornos como el tratamiento de la ansiedad y la depresión. Con experiencia y credencial de Servicios de Apoyo al Personal Escolar (PPSC), María se dedica a brindar apoyo terapéutico a niños, jóvenes y familias en entornos escolares y comunitarios. A través de intervenciones centradas en el cliente, terapia cognitivo-conductual enfocada en el trauma (TF-CBT), y estrategias de manejo emocional, ayuda a sus clientes a enfrentar los desafíos del estrés, la ansiedad y la depresión. Su enfoque en el bienestar emocional promueve un ambiente seguro donde las personas pueden desarrollar habilidades de regulación emocional y resiliencia. Maria recibió su maestría en Trabajo Social de California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). ACSW #92306 Supervisor: Sarah Garrick, LMFT #112325

Hi, I’m Maria Amador, a compassionate and resourceful bilingual social worker with over six years of experience working with underserved children, youth, and families. I earned my Master of Social Work at California State University Dominguez Hills and hold an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) credential, along with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) in School Social Work and Child Welfare Attendance.

Being fluent in both English and Spanish, I specialize in client-centered counseling and bio-psycho-social assessments, with a strong background in trauma-focused care and anxiety management.

My focus is on helping students navigate anxiety and related emotional challenges within the school environment. My experience in school social work involves creating tailored interventions to improve student attendance, behavior, and academic performance. I work closely with students and families, addressing the social, emotional, and relational factors that impact learning. Through individual and group therapy, I equip students with the tools to manage anxiety, build resilience, and foster emotional regulation.

I utilize trauma-informed practices, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and crisis intervention. I am deeply committed to creating safe and supportive environments for my clients, advocating for their needs, and collaborating with educators, administrators, and community partners to ensure their success. Additionally, I have experience working with foster and homeless youth, providing targeted support to address their unique challenges.

I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward emotional well-being!

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Maria Amador es una trabajadora social Clínica ACSW bilingüe con más de seis años de experiencia, especializada en varios entornos como el tratamiento de la ansiedad y la depresión. Con experiencia y credencial de Servicios de Apoyo al Personal Escolar (PPSC), María se dedica a brindar apoyo terapéutico a niños, jóvenes y familias en entornos escolares y comunitarios. A través de intervenciones centradas en el cliente, terapia cognitivo-conductual enfocada en el trauma (TF-CBT), y estrategias de manejo emocional, ayuda a sus clientes a enfrentar los desafíos del estrés, la ansiedad y la depresión. Su enfoque en el bienestar emocional promueve un ambiente seguro donde las personas pueden desarrollar habilidades de regulación emocional y resiliencia. Maria recibió su maestría en Trabajo Social de California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).


ACSW #92306
Supervised by: Sarah Garrick, LMFT #112325

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