Lydia Gomez, MSW Intern

Dr. Robert A. Neimeyer observed, "Grief is choiceless, but it throws us into a world of choices." Much of life shares that paradox: while we often don't choose our difficulties, meaning and resilience can grow from how we respond. Lydia supports children, adolescents, and adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, career stress, and other concerns. She helps clients cultivate hope, clarify what they want and need, and move forward with intention. As an MSW intern in her specialist year, Lydia has a background in education and volunteer work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. 

Lydia provides empathy and acceptance, believing that people can be themselves and thrive in a supportive and nonjudgmental atmosphere. She practices from a strengths-based perspective to help clients and families recognize what is already working and build from there. Lydia's style is collaborative, respectful, and focused on the importance of client goals, with room for humor and playfulness. Her approach integrates evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, drawing from CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, ERP, Somatic Therapy, and play-based interventions. She tailors therapy to each client's needs. Clients can expect a safe space to express emotions, tell their stories, discover more about themselves, strengthen coping skills, develop self-compassion, and carry their values forward in a way that is sustainable and even courageous. 

In her free time, Lydia enjoys relaxing with her family and various pets at home, exploring the city with family and friends, fostering connections in her community, and trying new recipes.