Rene Aka Yaotl Orozco

Hello, my name is Rene Orozco aka Yaotl. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works to empower people to reflect on solutions and well-being on their own terms. I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, storytelling, and native ways to wellness as my toolbox. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles County, and I've spent my career working in child welfare and family services — which means I bring a deep, real-world understanding of trauma, family systems, and the resilience it takes to ask for help. My private practice is intentionally small and focused, with evening availability to meet people where they are in their busy lives. I work with clients who are ready to make meaningful, lasting change — and I take pride in building relationships where people genuinely want to keep coming back.

My approaches to wellness are employed via a native wellness lens of interconnection utilizing Gestalt-inspired approaches, solution-focused goals, and motivational interviewing, as well as Cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic mindfulness.

The environment I like to cultivate with wellness seekers is a place of affirmation and empowerment. A space where you feel sanctuary, compassion, and comfort on your journey towards wellbeing.

Goal-setting design is always elicited via client direction. The participant will navigate their own path to wellness with support from their team. Goal setting will be tailored to the participant's needs accordingly.

My approach is grounded in the belief that every person is a whole human being with the capacity to heal — not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. I draw on trauma-informed principles and a collaborative style, meaning we work together to figure out what you need rather than me handing you a one-size-fits-all plan. I also stay current through ongoing consultation and continuing education, because the best therapists never stop learning.

Our first session is really about getting to know each other — I want to understand what's brought you here, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping life looks like on the other side. There's no pressure to have everything figured out before we start; you just need to show up. By the end of our first conversation, my goal is for you to leave feeling heard and with a clear sense of what working together could look like.