Veronica Gonzalez, is a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 53162). In 2004 she graduated with her M.S. in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy From California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She was raised in Riverside California where she started her career as a therapist in Chino California Where she began gaining and valuable experience providing services to children, adolescents, couples and families. Shortly after this experience, Veronica would soon become enthralled in providing her therapeutic skills to the most vulnerable, victims of violent crime, consisting primarily of children who had been victims of all forms of child abuse. It was during this experience of her career that she was able to learn what terrible capacity human beings had but more importantly she learned how brave and resilient the human soul can be. Itis here where she contributed to helping victims find her voice, speak the truth, advocate against their perpetrator, and transform from victim to survivor.
Education:
University of California Riverside-
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
California State Polytecnic Pomona-
Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Certifications:
Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Counseling
Areas of Expertise:
Adjustment Disorder,Anger Management, Parenting Issues, Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Christian Counseling, Stress Management, Women’s Issues, Complex Trauma, Racial Trauma, Grief/ Loss, Depression, Mood Disorders, Couples Therapy, Adolescent (14 and up) Adoption Issues, Life Transitions Issues
Preferred Pronouns:
She/Hers