L. Patty Flores

MSW, ASW126834

THERAPY SERVICES

I’m a bilingual therapist who grew up in foster care and specializes working with those impacted by foster care and adoption. If you’ve felt like therapy wasn’t built for someone like you—I get it. I’ve been there. Feeling misunderstood, judged, or unseen can make it hard to open up, but you don't have to keep carrying it alone. In therapy, there's room for all of who you are, your story, your struggles, and your strength. This is a space to lay some of that weight down and begin healing, at your pace. I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Approach

I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is to listen, guide, and support you while we work through the challenges you're facing.

My style is relational, intersectional, and rooted in social justice. That means I take into account your unique background, culture, and identity, and I provide a space where all parts of you are welcome. Whether you're navigating foster care, adoption, immigration, LGBTQ+, or family relational struggle, I'll meet you where you are - with empathy, honesty, and guidance. If you've been searching for a therapist in Los Angeles who understands experiences like yours, I'm here to support you. I provide therapy services in person or online in California.

Areas of Specialization

I specialize in:

Depression, anger, anxiety, trauma
Foster care & adoption support
Parent/child relational struggles
LGBTQ+ identity support
Self-esteem

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Professional Background & Experience

I am also an researcher, speaker, and advocate. Throughout my career in education and administration, I have worked with diverse and marginalized communities—including foster, homeless, and probation youth; LGBTQ+ and youth of color; immigrants; and undocumented people. I hold two Associate degrees: an A.S. in Criminal Justice and an A.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I earned my Bachelor's in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside, and my Master's in Clinical Social Work from Smith College, which allows me to provide effective mental health services to those who need them.

Therapeutic Modalities

Liberation Psychology
Psychodynamic
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Narrative Therapy
Attachment-Based
Trauma-informed care practices

📍 Los Feliz, CA – In-person & online sessions available (California only)

Therapy services supervised by Christina Dixon, LCSW87870. I am employed by CR Dixon Counseling Inc for therapy services. For more info, visit her website: www.cdixoncounseling.com