Andrea Perez Portillo, LCSW

About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in California with experience working with immigrant, Communities of Color, and LGBTQIA2S+ folks across the lifespan. I have predominantly worked with youth and families and operate from a person-in-environment, relational and liberatory approaches that recognize the impact systems of oppression, historical, and personal trauma have on marginalized communities. My communication style is collaborative and empathetic. My role is to create a safe space for exploration and affirmation of your life and experiences therein and build upon your strengths. Together we can identify goals and supportive strategies along the way to help you live your best life.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

CA LCSW 96134