Staff: Lourdes Carrillo

Lourdes Carrillo is a highly experienced social worker with over 30 years of experience in the field, 26 of which have been in the continental United States. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Puerto Rico. Lourdes is licensed in multiple states: she carries a Social Work License in Puerto Rico, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois, and a Licensed Master Social Worker in Texas, where she has resided for the past 17 years.

Her post-graduate education includes specialized training in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Additionally, she has completed core courses in Infant Mental Health and Early Childhood Trauma, as well as advanced training in trauma-informed interventions and service delivery.

Lourdes' diverse work experience spans medical and psychiatric services, domestic violence and sexual assault counseling, comprehensive assessments related to early childhood trauma, and permanency planning for children in foster care. She has also conducted substance abuse and mental health assessments for juveniles involved in the judicial system. Her career has been marked by a strong focus on serving underserved populations, including immigrants and unaccompanied minors.

For the last 17 years, Lourdes has held leadership and managerial positions, where she has provided training and presentations on trauma, interpersonal violence, cultural issues, and has participated in work groups and networks on these topics, as well as immigration. Currently, she is involved in providing education and training on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based supervision and leadership. Lourdes is passionate about developing a more holistic and comprehensive approach to assessing and providing services for individuals who have experienced or survived trauma.

Lourdes resides in Houston with her husband and their dog. In her free time, she enjoys music, dancing, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time outdoors.