Miguel Villanueva, L.C.S.W.

My name is Miguel Villanueva, however, my family back in Santiago, Dominican Republic call me “Miguelito.”  I have been providing individual and group psychotherapy for the past 9 years. I am here to assist you to reach your goals in culturally-competent therapy for Men of Color. I provide a safe, warm, and interactive space to talk about your presenting issues. I have experience providing therapy to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, and family conflicts. I utilize multiple treatment modalities (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Crisis Intervention, and Relational Therapeutic techniques) that would be would be best for you and your specific needs.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Pennsylvania (license #: CW019169) and in the state of California (license#: LCSW83893), I am a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) of the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. In addition, I am a Certified Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) from the International Association of Trauma Professionals and a Certified Case Manager (CCM) from the Commission for Case Management Certification. Outside of psychotherapy, I have experience in behavioral health research, HIV/AIDs education & counseling, teaching, medical social work, and leadership.

SPECIALTIES

• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Depression
• Sexual Identification/LGBTQ

Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Abandonment , Attachment Issues , Codependency

Clinical approaches: 
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 9

BroKin™ Mental Health Solutions for Men of Color has been a blessing for me as a therapist. It has provided a space for me as a Latino and Black male to provide treatment from a perspective that is specific to him I am. In my free time, I enjoy watching the #BLACKAF series on Netflix, psychological thrillers, reading, traveling, conversations about current events about mental health concerning Black and Latino men, and working out!

I am looking forward to working with you! Take care!