Yvette Lanausse , LCSW has a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California, School of Social Work. She follows the ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Yvette Lanausse Vega, LCSW is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. This means that she has completed a Master’s Degree in Social Work, provided 3500 supervised hours of clinical therapy and related professional activities and passed two licensing exams. Licensed Clinical Social Workers are licensed and regulated in the state of California by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Yvette has significant experience in working with individuals with chronic pain, adjustment to new medical diagnosis, trauma, and anxiety, depression and life transitions. Yvette uses the “mind body connection” in her work. She believes that the mind has influence on our behavior and the good news is that addressing and challenging your thoughts can have lasting positive effects on your well-being. Specialty Areas Trauma Women’s Health Issues (endometriosis, postpartum depression, etc.) LGBTQIA (Gender and Sexual Minorities) Transgender Health Issues Chronic Pain Management Theoretical Approach Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trauma-Informed Care Strategic Intervention Languages Spoken English Spanish