Credentials & Experience

Welcome! My name is Esbeide Garcia-Mondragon, but my clients call me “Esby” which rhymes with Espy. You are probably here because you need a little help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Children, Adolescents, and Families. My passion is to help children and families work through life circumstances that are impacting their quality of life. If you are ready to find solutions and reach your full potential email me at egarciamond@bienestartherapywell.com so that you can decide if I’m the best Therapist for you. Maybe you have been to therapy before and feel like you haven’t found the direction you need. As your therapist, I like to provide check-ins in every session to make sure you get what you came for. When you work with me I am very laid back (i.e. we sit talk and have a casual conversation). I like to use mindfulness techniques, motivational videos/tools, therapy homework, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in my sessions. I can be direct when needed to provide direction, although I am a client-centered therapist, this means we work together in a partnership. I consider myself culturally sensitive and have worked with various ethnic and religious backgrounds. I enjoy connecting and learning about food and culture. I am Latina and I enjoy connecting with Spanish-speaking clients too.  I am here to work with you to find a solution together. Here is a little bit of my professional background. I graduated with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and completed my BA from the California State University, Northridge where I majored in Child & Adolescent Development. I have experience working with children and parents in the areas of behavioral problems, anxiety, postpartum depression, and trauma. I have worked with survivors of sexual abuse including commercial sexual exploitation of children C.S.E.C. Provided support and guidance in requesting Individual Educational Plan IEPs through the school districts. I’ve worked with foster care children, wards of the court, and teen moms. I am trained and certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Triple P Positive Parenting Program. If you are ready to take the next step and start living a more balanced and happier life, contact me via email for a quicker reply.  I can provide a super bill for out-of-network insurance. If your insurance is not listed on my site contact me to see how I may assist. Contact me at 951-297-7714 or egarciamond@bienestartherapywell.com to schedule your free 15-minute consultation. Please leave a Voice Mail if you would like a call back.