Nadia Chavez, MA

PRACTICUM TRAINEE

Nadia works under the supervision of Dr. Rachel Kwon (PSY33823), providing therapy and psychological testing to clients of all ages. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Sonoma State University and earned her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach. She is currently pursuing her PsyD in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School.

Over the past 6 years Nadia has worked with different populations in a therapeutic setting. Nadia is current Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #138059). She has worked in substance abuse treatment facilities, mental health facilities, for adolescents and adults. She has worked with children doing ABA therapy and in therapeutic settings focusing on play therapy. Her work has included treating and assessing individuals for suicidal ideation, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships. She has facilitated therapy groups focused on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Safety planning, Anger Management, and Social Skills. 

Nadia is dedicated to supporting families and individuals in supporting their mental health process. She values the therapeutic relationship with every client and focuses on honest communication, compassionate care, respecting differences, and focusing on supporting the client in their needs and goals. Nadia feels appreciative towards every client and values a person-centered approach.