Our Team
Yancy Padilla
PCIT Certified Therapist, TF-CBT Certified Therapist
Licensed in Washington, DC, & Maryland, Telehealth and In-Person
Hello! My name is Yancy Padilla, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience working with children, youth, and families. As the daughter of Latino immigrant parents, I have dedicated my career to providing psychotherapy to children, youth, and families in Maryland and the District of Columbia. My journey as a therapist has been deeply fulfilling, and I'm passionate about helping my clients navigate their challenges and thrive.
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?!
Approach
My clinical work is rooted in evidence-based practices and strength-based therapeutic approaches. I am a certified provider of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Child-Focused Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI). Additionally, I am trained in the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (S.P.A.C.E.) model, which empowers parents to support their children in overcoming anxiety.
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)
Areas of Focus
PCIT
Self-Harm
TF-CBT
Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention
Parenting Work
S.P.A.C.E. (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) Model
Trauma-Specific and Early Childhood Interventions
ACT
Ages & Languages
Early Childhood and Adolescent (0-18 Years)
English and Spanish