About Us

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Rene Gallardo

LCSW, EMDR Certified, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, Hablo Español

My name is Rene Gallardo and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over seven years of experience supporting individuals and families across community mental health, healthcare, school-based, and nonprofit settings. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Cal State Fullerton, where my passion for helping system-impacted men first took root.

I am also a Certified EMDR Therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, as well as an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant. My clinical work integrates these body-based and trauma-informed approaches to help clients move beyond survival—into healing that feels embodied, connected, and sustainable.

Whether working with men carrying silent burdens, first-generation clients navigating identity, or individuals overwhelmed by stress and disconnection, my goal is to create a space where your nervous system can finally exhale—and you can begin the work of becoming whole on your own terms.

If you are ready to do the work and face your challenges head on, I encourage you to reach out to me. I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discuss how we can work together to support your goals and personal growth.