My name is Vanessa Rivas and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from the University of Southern California School with a Master's Degree in Social Work in 2010. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Chicano/a Studies from California State University, Northridge. As an LICSW with a background in ethnic studies, my passion is rooted in community, human rights, and in supporting children, adults, and their families through the challenges of social justice. I have worked as a strength-based mental health therapist in non-profit community settings as well as medical settings.