Paloma Chavez

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Alaska with 14 years of experience in the mental health field, including psychotherapy, clinical supervision, professional mentorship, and clinical leadership. I hold a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California, a Master's in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley. Throughout my career, I've worked in outpatient, residential, school-based, community mental health, private practice, and telehealth settings. I've held multiple clinical leadership and supervisory positions, providing ongoing supervision and mentorship to approximately 12 clinicians. My experience includes helping therapists strengthen their clinical assessment skills, case conceptualization, treatment planning, documentation, ethical decision-making, and confidence navigating complex cases. I currently specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and other evidence-based approaches. I also bring extensive experience in clinical quality assurance, reviewing clinical documentation, and providing constructive feedback to developing professionals. As a bilingual English/Spanish clinician, I bring a culturally responsive perspective to my work. I'm passionate about helping aspiring and practicing mental health professionals develop practical clinical skills, navigate career decisions, prepare for professional opportunities, and grow into confident, thoughtful, and ethical clinicians. My coaching approach is supportive, practical, and individualized, drawing on firsthand experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and mentor.