Loreta Bandiera

About Loreta Bandiera

I am a licensed Social Worker in the states of Arizona, Ohio, and Florida. I received my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at Pacific Oaks University, and a Master\'s degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. I began my career in teaching in schools, and have experience working with parents to advocate for their children\'s mental health in school. I specialize in working with children, teens and families with complex trauma. I am certified as a Child and Family Practitioner in the state of Ohio. I have experience working with children as young as 2 years old who have experienced trauma. It is never too early to begin talking about mental health with children. I also work with teens struggling with depression, self-harm, and eating disorders. I am a LGBTQ+ Ally, and have experience guiding children through their journey of gender identity. I use a play-based client centered approach tailored to each individual or family. I take a non-conventional laid-back approach to therapy, using Art, and Yoga in my sessions to improve symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. I practice EMDR via Telehealth. I am taking children, and teens who could benefit from this therapeutic approach.

Experience

1. Mental Health Clinician

   Cartwheel

   Apr 2025 — Present · Yuma, AZ, US

Education

• Long Beach City College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Human Services, General

• Our Lady of the Lake University

  Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work

  2018 — 2021

• Pacific Oaks College

  Bachelor's degree, Early Childhood Education

  2013 — 2015