Chris Sanchez Lascurain, LCSW

I began my career in behavior modification as a behavioral interventionist with children and teens with Autism.

I learned various evidenced based techniques to support children, teens, parents, college students, young adults, and older adults. I also educated and supported my client’s understand how to communicate their needs, reshape negative thinking patterns, and improve quality of life. 

I received my Master’s degree from the University of Southern California in Clinical Social Work with a specialization in Children & Family Studies. My clinical training focused on providing psychotherapy for marginalized populations utilizing trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which identify the effects on traumatic stress of individuals and their families.

I have worked for social service agencies and tele-therapy companies engaging people in individual/group psychotherapy and coaching services with client’s experiencing severe cases of mental illness (stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, etc.) utilizing trauma informed care and wellness techniques to help them navigate through social systems (community, school, mental health, career, healthcare, and substance abuse), decrease stress, and increase positive self-esteem. 

Training and Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker #100908

Degrees

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies, Minor Child Development

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, Concentration Children and Family Mental Health

Training and certifications

• Certificate in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

• Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Certified Therapist

• PEERS® Young Adult Certified Provider

• HearthMath Clinical Certification for Stress, Anxiety, and Self Regulation

• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

• MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)

• Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (Mindful Leader)

• NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner

• Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Polyvagal Theory

• Self Determination Theory (SDT)

• Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals

• Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Intervention

• Strength Based Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• MAPS Goal Planning

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Problem Solving Therapy

“Christopher provides much needed support to youth in ways that are relatable, relevant and clinically sound.”

Rosanna Azanza, LCSW-Lead Clinical Supervisor-Didi Hirsch Mental Health

“Chris has a great balance of creativity and professionalism in his approach to working with youth. He developed solid relationships with program participants and their families, and was a pleasure to work with as part of a larger team of mental health and social service professionals in the community.”

Shuli Lotan, LCSW- Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Mental Health Counseling Coordinator

“Chris was quick to build rapport with my son. He was so creative and fun in the ways that he taught him coping skills and how to identify his frustrations. Mentor Chris modeled for me new ways to engage with my son. I went from frustrating interactions to looking forward to interacting with him.” 

Reyna K, Parent

“Mr. Christopher Sanchez Lascurain is committed to culturally-sensitive approaches to mental health care and constantly adapts interventions to client strengths and needs, fostering positive well-being and development.”

Kean Flowers, MSW Intern, PPSC,