About Me

My name is Yancy and I have 13 years of experience working with children, families, and adults to address a broad range of behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns. 

Education

Baccalaureate’s degree in Social Work with a minor in psychology

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Master’s in Social Work, The School of Social Work at The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). 

Approach / Modalities

My clinical work is strongly rooted in strength-based approaches as well as evidence-based treatment modalities. I am a certified provider of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), and a PCIT International approved therapist. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidenced-based treatment designed for young children and their families experiencing negative behaviors and/or emotional difficulties.

Expertise

My expertise is in trauma, attachment, foster care, PTSD, anxiety, depression, acculturation, and immigration family reunification. Based on my personal and professional experience as a native Spanish speaker, I have sought to break down language barriers to meet the needs of Spanish speaking immigrants seeking mental health services. 

I am a mother of two. In my spare time, you will find me outdoors trail running, hiking, camping - anything that involves being in nature and getting dirty. Don’t be surprised if you find me eating chocolate while reading because who doesn’t do that?!