Samantha CalvilloLCSW

Being raised within Mexican culture, mental health care has always been heavily stigmatized, making it incredibly difficult for me to reach out when I was struggling with debilitating anxiety. Despite my fear, and my father's disapproval, I made an appointment with a therapist and psychiatrist, and my life changed. I learned to overcome thought patterns that were holding me back, and I learned how to work with a brain that functions differently than I would like it to. I aim to help others have the experience and begin living the life we all deserve.

• California, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 109496

I began working as a medical social worker in the emergency department (ED) immediately after graduate school, and fell in love with crisis work. I found great meaning in having the privilege of supporting patients during difficult times, and being a source of information that could make their experience slightly less stressful and cold. A couple of months after starting in the ED, I began working at a sexual assault clinic on a per-diem basis. I developed a strong passion for supporting victims of sexual assault during their examinations, and acting as an advocate on their behalf with family, friends, and law enforcement. In early summer of 2021, I left the ED to work at the sexual assault clinic full-time as a therapist and crisis counselor. Shortly after, I opened my private practice in order to create a space where I can help people who struggle with additional mental health issues. I am committed to bringing quality mental health care to my fellow Latinas/os.