D Gonzales

Is the sound of the alarm clock each morning a source of dread for you, signaling another day of stress and overwhelm? Are you trapped in a cycle of wanting to create positive change but finding yourself making choices that lead to unsatisfactory outcomes? Do you face challenges like low self-image, depression, anxiety, or grief, and need guidance in coping with the chaos of daily life? D. Gonzales, a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW), understands these struggles deeply. Since graduating in 2011 with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Wichita State University, D. Gonzales has accumulated seven years of experience working with a variety of individuals, including teenagers, adults, couples, and families, addressing a range of mental health challenges, such as trauma, domestic violence, and life transitions. With a strong belief in meeting clients where they are on their journey, D. emphasizes empowering individuals of all ages and backgrounds to find their voice, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and discover the unique strengths that will support them in their personal path forward. D. employs a warm, culturally sensitive approach that incorporates mindfulness, trauma-focused techniques, and other strength-based methodologies to facilitate healing and growth.