Dr. Enriquez comes from a rich and dynamic background; a migrant worker as a child, he and his family of 11 commonly moved throughout the southwestern region of the United States in search of agricultural work.
Dr. Enriquez personally understands the effects of homelessness, poverty, violence, addiction, inadequate education, immigration hardship, and discrimination; his clinical approach integrates compassion and empathy, while perceptively proposing self-actualization through awareness, reflection, planning, execution, and preservation.
Dr. Enriquez is empowering and offers clarity to one’s thoughts and behaviors, which is crucial in the development of purpose. He strongly believes that authentic change can occur when one is open for self-exploration, open to challenge and negotiate with oneself while permitting oneself to change and evolve.
Dr. Enriquez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy with a strong history in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral disorders, personality defects, and couples and familial conflict. Dr. Enriquez provides traditional outpatient and home-based services in Los Angeles and San Bernardino County.
Dr. Enriquez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy with a strong history in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral disorders, personality defects, and couples and familial conflict. Dr. Enriquez provides traditional outpatient and home-based services in Los Angeles and San Bernardino County.
With over 14-years of law-enforcement experience, 10-years working with family and district court in Los Angeles County, 12-years of experience as a trainer and psychotherapist, and as a graduate of Ryokan College specializing in Analytic Psychology, he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are an adult and older adult psychological services, child and adolescent assessment and treatment services, forensic psychology (department of corrections and immigration court), co-occurring disorder treatment (adolescent and adult drug court), and group work.
In addition to being a prominent psychologist, Dr. Enriquez has presented at National conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of Latino and African American psychological needs and treatment approaches, group work intervention, integrated health & The Impact Model, eating disorders among Latinos, drug /alcohol addiction and mental illness, domestic violence & complex trauma, and drug-court recovery models.
Dr. Enriquez is an interactive, cognitive-behavioral/solution-focused therapist, who integrates psychoanalytical concepts and interventions. His therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education:
ASSOCIATE DEGREE in Arts and Sciences
New Mexico State University
Minor in Counseling and Educational Psychology
New Mexico State University
BACHELOR DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK
New Mexico State University
MASTER DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK
New Mexico Highlands University
DOCTORIAL PROGRAM (Ph.D.) – COLLEGE of EDUCATION
Curriculum and Instruction-Learning Technologies
Minor in Educational Diagnostics (2nd year)
New Mexico State University
DOCTORIAL PROGRAM (Psy.D) – CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Ryokan College
License & Certifications:
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Licensed Substance Abuse I Counselor
- Presenter for the Assoc. for Specialists in Group Work
(National Conference) - Licensed Clinical Social Worker License (AZ-LCS-17179)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA-LCS-24862)
- Licenced Psychologist (CA-PSY-29785)
- Trained and Certified in TF-CBT
- Trained and Certified in Seeking Safety
- Employment & Skills Trainer
(Team Works, Dona Ana County Employees, & NMSU )
Publications:
Adult Drug Court Treatment Model
(Co-authored and implemented 2010)
Los Angeles County Family Courts
Employment, Self-esteem, and Disabilities
(National Conference on Undergraduate Research, 2001)
Hispanics in Education
(New Mexico State University-LRC, 2003)
Professional Activities and Memberships:
Clinical Supervisor & Trainer
(USC, UCLA, CSULA, CSULB, CSUN, & U of P)
Member of the NHSC
National Health Service Corps
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
(promotions, fund-raising and program development for the community)
Boys and Girls Club Volunteer
(coach & volunteer)
Advisory Board Member for the Migrant Office on Rehab and Employment
(MORE-DVR)
Marketing Director of the New Mexico Business Leadership Network
(employment for people with disabilities)
Board Chair of the Pan American Health Organization
(Southern New Mexico)
Service with Juvenile Justice Department-Assessment Unit
Service with NM Public Defenders Office
( Alternative Sentencing)
Service with NM Division of Vocational Rehabilitation