Mercedes M. Ledesma, LCSW

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Mercedes Ledesma is a bilingual (English | Spanish) certified Trauma Therapist specializing in complex trauma treatment and Immigration Psychological Evaluations. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, bringing both clinical expertise and legal system insight to her work with individuals and families navigating complex emotional and legal processes.

As an immigrant, Mercedes integrates lived experience with culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has worked across community-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings. She also provides trainings on culturally responsive care and has presented at organizations such as National Association of Social Workers and National Latino Behavioral Health Association.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW), Summa Cum Laude
Temple University College of Public Health

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cum Laude, Economics & Political Science
Temple University

Licenses & Admissions
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Pennsylvania

Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Certified Immigration Psychological Evaluation Provider