Efrem is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in the treatment of anxiety and depression as well as trauma.  Efrem has worked with adults, adolescents, and transitional aged youth for over 12 years using cathartic treatment strategies that aid clients in accessing and trusting their own capacity for self-determination.

Efrem received a dual bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and Theology from Loyola Marymount University He later received his Masters of Social work degree at the University of Southern California, and subsequently became licensed in the state of California.  Efrem has worked as a mental health clinician in several Community-based agencies and school districts. Efrem has worked as a Medical Social Worker for several hospitals, while maintaining a small private practice and running a Non-profit.

Efrem utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-centered, Solution-Focused, DBT, MI(motivational interviewing), and Mindfulness to help bring about the insight and confidence necessary for sustained growth and progress with for his clients.