Counseling

At Heart of Los Angeles, we’re committed to strengthening mental health, family bonds, and emotional well-being through essential counseling services.

Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) oversees a team of Master’s in Social Work (MSW) interns to provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions. Our committed team has delivered more than 1,250 hours of personalized counseling and held 20 workshops, engaging over 450 parents and students.

Only currently active Heart of Los Angeles families are eligible for counseling services.

Cafe y Consejos

An intimate, guided discussion and sharing circle led by our on-site LCSW, focused on topics suggested by participating parents.

Parent Workshops

Our team-led parenting classes offer parents counseling-based tips, advice, and support for common challenges.

Topics include:

Active Listening
Communication Skills
Social Media Usage
Addiction & Recovery
Cultural Assimilation
Navigating Transitions

How to Receive Assistance

To connect with our Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Maria Alemany, please call (213) 389-1148 x200 or email malemany@heartofla.org.

Your support has facilitated both my personal and professional growth and was instrumental in my ability to secure another internship for the upcoming summer at NASA. Thank you for your generous support and for empowering students like me who continue to change and challenge the diverse landscape of the workforce.

Giovanni M.

Quiero expresar mi agradecimiento por su apoyo, es muy importante para mi y mi familia ya que nos ha ayudado a empezar de nuevo.

Paulino

Lead Counselor

Maria Alemany, LCSW

Counseling Supervisor
malemany@heartofla.org