Esperanza Rios, an accomplished clinical social worker and therapist with MSW and LSW credentials, brings years of diverse experience in social work. Her background spans multiple settings, including juvenile probation and child protective services, where she has effectively worked with children, teenagers, young adults, and families. Esperanza has also led support groups such as the Lucas County Juvenile Center's Girlu00c3u00a2u00e2u201au00acu00cbu0153 Circle and facilitated Hancock County's Independent Living Program. She understands that no single therapeutic approach fits every individual; hence, her interventions include mindfulness, person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques. With her warm, open, encouraging, and direct demeanor, combined with her education, creativity, and sense of humor, Esperanza offers a down-to-earth and realistic approach to counseling, making her an effective social worker who is comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals.