Arianna Sousa, MSW
About Arianna
Arianna Sousa started at CommuniCare+OLE in 2022. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2021 and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Sonoma State University. Prior to coming to CommuniCare+OLE, Arianna worked with children in Wellness Centers in schools as a way for students to reset feelings of stress, anxiety, sadness, and more. She also led groups with students of all ages and talked about mental health, societal norms, the pressures of being a student, and building relationships. She has also volunteered at a victim witness advocates office and a non-profit Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program for teenagers.
My approach to care
My approach to care is to use strength-based and trauma-informed care. It is my priority to give all patients a safe and comfortable environment where they tackle the challenges they are facing in their mental health journey.
Why I went into healthcare
I became a social worker because I was raised in a family that gives back to their community in many ways and it has made my professional goal to instill core values so that clients can live fulfilling lives. I continue to strive to be the person in someone’s corner cheering them on to succeed.
Something you might not know about me
Something you might not know about me is that I love any activity that has to do with the water, and I am a cat mom to my rescue cat!