Acsw Michelle Pantoja-Hooley

Michelle Pantoja-Hooley, ACSW, is a dedicated mental health professional with experience spanning various therapeutic roles. Currently serving as a Mental Health Therapist at Aurora Las Encinas Hospital since November 2020, Michelle previously worked as a Residential Therapist at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services, where responsibilities included formulating treatment plans and providing individual and group therapy. Additional roles include Clinical Therapist at The Center for Connection and Mental Health Clinician I at Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services, where Michelle implemented strength-based treatment for children and families. Earlier career experiences encompass case management for survivors of human trafficking and forensic social work internships. Michelle holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from California State University, Los Angeles.