Wesley Ferreira is a clinical social worker (CSW) addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and OCD. Wesley received her Master’s in Social Work in 2023 and has two years of experience working with individuals with various mental health needs in both clinical and rehabilitation settings. Acknowledging the courage it takes to begin the journey of self-healing and personal growth, Wesley’s compassion for working in mental health comes from a genuine and personal understanding of how complex the human experience can be. Wesley utilizes evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strengths-based approach, and mindfulness techniques to help clients achieve cognitive flexibility and self-resilience. Wesley helps encourage clients to tap into their personal strengths and resources while also helping them learn and apply coping skills. Wesley values the importance of meeting clients where they are at, providing compassion, validation and fostering a collaborative relationship. Outside of her professional life, Wesley enjoys live-music, hiking, biking, going to the lake, and enjoying quality time with her husband, daughter, and four-legged fur-baby.