Sonia Maria Perez Lemus
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Dedicated psychotherapist and social worker providing trauma-informed care and advocacy to marginalized groups and BIPOC populations integrating a culturally-informed and holistic approach
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corazon y Mente Collaborative
Lideres Del Futuro
Santa Rosa, California
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborates with mental health providers in the community to share and explore resources, advocacy, community engagement, and culturally-inclusive ways to support Latinx populations
Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker
Community Behavioral Health
Petaluma, California
08.2024 - Current
- Develops personalized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Conducts individual therapy with diverse client populations using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices
- Collaborates with external agencies for resource referrals and support services
Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker
Petaluma Health Center
Petaluma, California
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Utilized evidence-based practices to address mental health issues effectively
- Provided crisis intervention and support during critical situations
- Collaborated with external agencies for resource referrals and support services
Intensive Clinical Case Manager
Mental Health Systems/Turn BHS
San Jose, California
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and developed individualized treatment plans
- Provided high-acuity field-based outreach, support, intensive case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy for clients involved in the criminal justice system
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, California, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California, CA06-2019
Skills
- Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention
- Trauma-Informed Treatment of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Trauma-Informed Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents
- DBT
- CBT
Certification
LCSW pending
Timeline
Corazon y Mente Collaborative
Lideres Del Futuro
10.2025 - Current
Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker
Community Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current
Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker
Petaluma Health Center
09.2023 - 08.2024
Intensive Clinical Case Manager
Mental Health Systems/Turn BHS
07.2021 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz