Helping you when life gets complicated
Let’s sit down together
Let’s talk. I’d like to get to know your circumstances and the barriers or challenges you have faced. I’ll listen and together we’ll come up with strategies to better map out your plan. My style is conversational, questions stem from genuine curiosity, evaluations are thorough, all while supporting your strengths.
YOUR STORY MATTERS TO ME
Let’s work out a plan that works for you
As a lifelong learner, I value the importance of sharing my knowledge and lived-experience. If you work with me, I will provide psychotherapy, psychoeducation and—when appropriate, “homework” assignments.
I ascribe to a proactive approach to dealing with an issue. There’s nothing you can say that will shy me away. Trust me; I’ve seen and heard worse and I thrive in this environment.
If this style works for you, then we will be a good fit.
Work with Elda
Immigration Evaluations
Thorough, comprehensive and timely evaluations to support your immigration case.
Evaluaciones de Inmigracion
Proporcionamos evaluaciones psicologicos que fortalecen tu
caso de inmigración.
1:1 Counseling
We begin with a casual conversation. We end with purpose and a plan. Let me help you navigate these complex issues and challenges in a space where you feel supported and heard.
Infertility
Infertility can feel like standing at a locked door to your future. The dreams you've carried, the family you've envisioned—suddenly everything feels on-hold. I've walked this path myself, and I understand the weight of that waiting. You don't have to navigate this alone.
Elda Lazaro, LCSW, MPH
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CA LCSW #66829
With over 17 years of professional clinical social work experience in healthcare and nonprofit settings, I bring compassion and expertise to every individual I serve. As both a Master of Social Welfare and Master of Public Health, I understand the complex challenges faced by the chronically ill and marginalized populations. I specialize in supporting individuals with afflictions of health, trauma, grief and anger. A background in trauma-informed care with a strengths-based approach to solutions, I will help you navigate your most pressing needs.
I believe everyone deserves to have safety, security and support services regardless of where you were born, who you love, or your legal status. My role is to be your counselor when systems seem too complex to navigate alone.
Con 17 años de experiencia profesional en entornos de salud y trabajando en organizaciones sin fines de lucro, yo aporto compasión y experiencia a cada individuo. Como profesional con una Maestría en Salud Pública y Licensiada en Trabajo Social, comprendo los complejos, los desafíos que enfrentan los inmigrantes y los miembros de la comunidad LGBTIQ+ al navegar por nuevos sistemas y buscar atención afirmativa.
Creo que todos merecen seguridad, acceso a servicios de salud mental y apoyo de calidad, sin importar dónde hayan nacido o a quién amen. Mi deber es ser tu consejera, tu guía y, a veces, tu voz cuando los sistemas parecen demasiado complejos para navegar por tu propia cuenta.