Ana Pimentel Lcsw

Ana Pimentel, LCSW has a diverse work experience in the field of clinical social work. Ana is currently working at Spring Health as an EAP Clinical Care Navigator. Prior to that, they worked at Providence St. Joseph Health as a Pediatric Mental Health Therapist from November 2019 to August 2022. Before that, they gained experience at Hoag Hospital as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from March 2016 to October 2019. Ana also worked as a Mental Health Therapist at Child Guidance Center, Orange County from August 2015 to March 2016. Additionally, they completed internships at Hoag Hospital - Community Health (Mental Health Center) and Katella High School, where they gained valuable experience in clinical social work. Earlier in their career, they worked at Domestic Violence Solutions of Santa Barbara as a Client Advocate, providing support, advocacy, and counseling to survivors of domestic violence.

Ana Pimentel, LCSW, holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, which they earned from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology and Spanish at UC Santa Barbara from 2008 to 2012. Ana'sacademic journey began with their high school education at Lemoore High School, where they graduated from 2004 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Ana has obtained various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. These include ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) from Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services in October 2019, ADA Mental Health Provider from the American Diabetes Association in August 2018, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in November 2014, and Motivational Interviewing Training Certificate in October 2013. Ana also obtained certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in October 2013 and a 40 Hour Domestic Violence & Crisis Call Certificate in November 2012. The institutions from which they obtained their cognitive behavioral therapy certification and motivational interviewing training certificate are not specified.