Stacy Serrano, Lcsw, Ppsc
About Stacy Serrano, Lcsw, Ppsc
Stacy Serrano is a mental health therapist with extensive experience in school social work and clinical settings. She specializes in supporting BIPOC and First-Generation students and their families, currently working at Environmental Charter Schools and PlushCare.
Work at PlushCare
Stacy Serrano currently serves as a Mental Health Therapist at PlushCare, a role she has held since 2023. This position is remote, allowing her to provide mental health support to clients across the United States. In her capacity at PlushCare, she utilizes her expertise in mental health to address various client needs.
Current Role at Environmental Charter Schools
Since 2021, Stacy has worked as a School Social Worker at Environmental Charter Schools in Inglewood, California. This on-site position involves providing mental health services and support to students, focusing on their emotional and social well-being. She engages in crisis intervention and implements Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) within the school environment.
Previous Experience in Mental Health and Education
Stacy has extensive experience in mental health and educational settings. She worked as a Pupil Services Counselor for the Los Angeles Unified School District at both 59th St. Elementary and Crescent Heights Elementary Schools from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as an IFCCS Clinician at Uplift Family Services from 2018 to 2020, and as a School Social Work Intern at Lawndale Elementary School District from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Stacy earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California, specializing in School Social Work and Clinical Social Work from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Women's Studies from San Diego State University, completed from 2009 to 2014. Her educational background supports her specialization in providing mental health support tailored for BIPOC and First-Generation students and their families.
Professional Responsibilities and Focus Areas
In her professional practice, Stacy engages in crisis intervention and Tier 3 mental health interventions. She focuses on implementing school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and training teachers in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) modules. Additionally, she provides supervision to interns, contributing to the development of future mental health professionals.