Meet Nereida, a vibrant Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) and Provisionally Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW). Fluent in both Spanish and English, she brings a compassionate approach to her practice. Nereida is an immigrant from Mexico and a DACA recipient. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016, followed by a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from the same institution in December 2021.

With a diverse background including roles in non-profit organizations, UNO's Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, and medical social work, Nereida has refined her skills in case management, family support, parenting classes, and supervision. She currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor at UNO's Grace Abbott School of Social Work.

Nereida specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Spanish-speaking individuals and families. Her clinical focus is on facilitating psychological and emotional healing from traumatic life events. Nereida is trained in Brainspotting, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Sand Tray Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy, empowering her clients to take control of their healing journey while providing a safe, supportive environment for growth. Nereida is passionate about working with the Latine community, Spanish-speaking individuals, and eager to provide mental health education to the BIPOC community.