Background:
I am committed to serving marginalized populations, particularly Spanish-speakers and immigrants, by developing and implementing programs aimed at supporting children, youth, and their families. I am dedicated to preparing clinicians who will make a meaningful impact on the lives of their clients.
Career Progression:
Edna Olivares Gómez serves as the Director of Training of the Master’s Program at the Hume Center. Originally from Mexico City, her professional journey began in 2007 working in clinics, schools, and private practice, primarily focusing on children, adolescents, and families. She joined the Hume Center in 2018 as a Bilingual Associate Mental Health Clinician, with a primary focus on serving the Spanish-speaking population in the Tri-Valley area. Edna has taken on various leadership roles within the Hume Center. She became the lead consultant for the School Based Program within the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, providing essential consultation to district administrators, while rolling out and strengthening new programs and services. Additionally, she has played a crucial role in quality assurance and supervision within the outpatient and school-based programs.
Notable Achievements / Areas of Interest:
Edna’s dedication to training and supervision led her to become a Licensed Clinical Supervisor in 2021, providing guidance to clinicians in Alameda and Contra Costa County programs. Recognizing her expertise and commitment, she was appointed to lead Hume’s clinical training for child and youth services in 2022. In 2023, she assumed the role of Director of Training of the Master’s Program.
Education:
Masters in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute (2018)
BA in Clinical Psychology from UDLA – Universidad de las Américas (2007)
Licenses:
LMFT – Marriage and Family Therapist (2018)
Licensed therapist in Mexico (2007)