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Talisa Hides, MSW, SWLC is a trauma-informed social worker with more than 20 years of experience walking alongside children, adolescents, families, and underserved communities. She believes healing begins in a safe, genuine relationship where clients feel truly heard, respected, and supported.
Talisa is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC). She works with clients ages 8 and older and especially enjoys supporting adolescents and young adults as they build confidence, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s transitions.
Talisa supports children, teens, parents, and families through emotional, behavioral, and life stressors, especially during crisis or transition. She has a heart for working with parents, particularly mothers, who are often carrying the demands of caregiving, advocacy, work, relationships, identity, and their own wellness and mental health.
Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based. Talisa honors each client’s story, values, and goals while integrating evidence-based practices to help clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful change in their everyday lives.
