About me
My name is Valeria S. Lerma. I have a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at San Antonio, with a specialized concentration in cultural competence, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Supervisor designation in the state of Texas. I have 15 years of professional experience providing psychological assessments and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I provide services in Spanish and English, and work with a variety of cross-cultural issues, mental health diagnoses, severe emotional disturbances, trauma, psychosomatic illness, chronic illness, and more. I am highly trained in the utilization of multiple treatment approaches and specialize in trauma treatment (PTSD), as well as depression, anxiety, marriage and family issues, and crisis intervention.
From a macro standpoint, I have 10 years of combined leadership experience with inpatient and outpatient populations within the private, governmental, and non-profit sectors. I have also worked for 5 years as a clinical consultant to mental health agencies and organizations in Texas and Illinois with a specialization in training and program development. I have a passion for teaching and mentoring others and have supervised over 35 clinicians to full licensure. I am an adaptable and dynamic individual with a strong passion for promoting the application of effective and innovative approaches to care.