Dr. Irma Sandoval-Arocho, LCSW

I am a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Doctorate in Social Work and over 25 years of social work practice experience, including 12 years as a practicing clinician. I am also licensed in Puerto Rico. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and am a Latiné/x, first-gen therapist, social work educator, and program leader. I provide collaborative, strength-based, and culturally affirming care and strive to create spaces where individuals feel supported, capable, and empowered to succeed. I support first-generation professional women, especially those balancing motherhood and career growth. My work focuses on helping women navigate complex systems while building confidence, stability, and purpose in their lives. I also work closely with college students, with a particular focus on first-generation learners, supporting their academic, professional, and personal development. As an Approved Clinical Supervisor meeting the requirements of the New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners, I am committed to supporting early-career licensed social workers as they prepare for independent practice. I provide structured guidance for licensure and professional growth. 25+ Years Experience I specialize in serving ‌ Latiné/x communities as I am sensitive to issues of acculturation and immigration. I have 13 years of specialized practice experience as a school social worker and for the past 10 years, I have developed social work education programs and trained Bachelor’s-level (B.S.W.) generalist social workers to enter the profession with competence and confidence. Education‌ B.A. Psychology (1996), ‌ Fairleigh Dickinson University‌ M.‌S.W. (1999), ‌ Rutgers University‌ D.S.W. (2015), ‌ Rutgers University Credentials‌ NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)‌ Approved New Jersey Clinical Supervisor‌ ‌ Puerto Rico Permanent Social Worker‌ NJ ‌ School Social Worker Standard Certificate‌