About the Therapist

As the primary practitioner and owner of Mindful Solutions Mental Health and Support Services, Lorena L. Ybanez, LCSW is bilingual/bicultural and has close to 30 years of experience working in mental health and social service agencies/organizations. Receiving dual degrees in psychology and legal studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, Lorena began her career in social services working as an intern for various local non-profit organizations. As a therapist, she brings her genuine personality, empathic nature, honesty, and humor into her practice which is reflected in our Therapy Box collections. Although she works with a diverse population of clients, she is passionate and dedicated to serving trauma survivors and members of queer, BIPOC, and neurodiverse communities. Therapy Boxes by Mindful Solutions is a reflection of Lorena's professional experience with clients, commitment to evidence-based practice, and a personal mission to being a catalyst for positive change.