Hola! Bienvenido! My name is Maria Isabel Almanza and I am a licensed clinical social worker providing individual therapy and behavioral health consultation services. I am a Chicago native, born an raised, daughter of immigrants. as a first generation therapist, I thrive to connect with my clients and community to provide a trauma informed approach to further take part in bringing awareness and understanding towards mental health.
I work with clients with providing an empathetic, open, and trauma informed space to allow reflection and better understanding of mental health concerns. I thrive to be an advocate and client centered to best modify services to the needs of each individual.
Work with each client as a team to set attainable goals to better manage expectations, encourage self compassion in order to practice the pacing of attaining self and improve overall approach to their own mental health.
