Magdalena Varela-HandClinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (she, her)

About

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), Licensed Master Social Worker with over 20 years of providing culturally responsive and supportive counseling. I practice from a strengths based perspective and have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solutions focused to help clients move from crisis to confidence. I utilize motivational interviewing and a holistic approach, including spiritual wellbeing. I understand cultural differences, the complexities of language barriers, and the pressure of communicating laborious topics in a second language. I earned my Master’s of Science in Social Work from Adelphi University.