MEET DR. IRMA
I am Dr. Irma Maldonado-Enriquez, a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of professional experience in the field of mental health. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount St. Mary’s University and subsequently obtained both my Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Psychology from Pepperdine University. Since 2006, I have served as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
My professional background includes extensive experience in crisis response and psychological evaluation for the County of Los Angeles, as well as the clinical assessment and treatment of children presenting with severe emotional and behavioral disorders. I have also provided comprehensive psychological services to children within the Los Angeles County foster care system, addressing the complex needs associated with trauma and attachment disruption. In addition, I possess significant expertise in conducting psychological assessment and psychotherapy with Spanish-speaking adults coping with trauma and a broad spectrum of mental health concerns. Throughout my career, I have facilitated supportive, psychoeducational, and therapeutic groups designed to meet the emotional and developmental needs of individuals across the lifespan.
My clinical specialization encompasses the comprehensive treatment of the individual—mind, body, and spirit—across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, interpersonal difficulties, and LGBTQIA concerns. I am committed to providing evidence-based, integrative psychotherapy within a supportive, respectful, culturally sound, and client-centered framework. Drawing from a broad range of therapeutic modalities, such as, CBT, Somatic Experiencing, Humanistic, Family Systems and EMDR, I tailor interventions to meet the distinct needs and goals of each client.
I recognize that addressing emotional and psychological challenges requires considerable courage and resilience. It is a privilege to accompany clients on their journeys toward healing, empowerment, and personal growth.