Licensed Clinical Social Worker # 128540

Pronouns: they/she

About me

Born and raised in the Bay Area, I draw compassion and curiosity from the region’s rich cultural, racial, linguistic, and queer diversity, as well as from exposure to different learning abilities. As a first-generation person of Central American parents, I am deeply motivated to support others during challenging times. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, swimming, and reading.

Education

  • Master in Social Work from California State University of Long Beach

  • B.A. in Latin American and Latino Studies from University of California, Santa Cruz

Work Background

  • Assisted women in obtaining restraining orders and served as a court support person at a domestic violence and sexual assault agency.

  • Case manager for families identified at risk by child protective services, coordinating resource referrals, delivering educational services, and providing support during IEP meetings.

  • Intake and assessment social worker for 10 years, specializing in services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

  • Psychotherapist in intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) programs, treating individuals with eating disorders.

  • Private-practice psychotherapist for five years.

Ingrid is a licensed professional social worker with more than 15 years of cumulative experience.