Our Providers

Dr. Berlin is a bilingual, board-certified adult psychiatrist who has worked at La Clínica del Pueblo since 2012. Her medical degree is from Georgetown University, and she completed her residency training at George Washington University, where she is on the clinical faculty. She manages all types of psychiatric conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and women's mental health across the lifespan, including premenstrual, postpartum, and perimenopausal changes, as well as the management of mental health for patients with complex medical illness. She enjoys teaching and collaborating with primary care providers and therapists to provide comprehensive care for the La Clínica del Pueblo community.

Oscar Flores is the Clinical Mental Health Manager with more than 12 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to diverse communities. In his current role, he oversees the organization’s mental health program, providing clinical leadership, operational oversight, and supervision to the mental health team.

Oscar has extensive experience conducting psychosocial assessments, diagnosing and treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, and developing individualized treatment plans. He is committed to providing high-quality, culturally responsive, person-centered care that supports each client’s journey toward improved mental health and well-being.

Jacqueline Franco is a bilingual (Spanish/English) mental health therapist providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science–Psychology and Master of Social Work from Ana G. Méndez University–Florida Campus and is currently pursuing a doctorate in education with a concentration in teaching, curriculum, and learning environments.

Jacqueline believes education and mental health share the same purpose: empowering people to heal, learn, and thrive. She has experience providing school-based and community mental health services to culturally diverse populations, with a special commitment to immigrant families and LGBTQ+ communities. Her professional training includes trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, suicide prevention, resilience, ethics, cultural competence, GSRD, and evidence-based interventions.

Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, identity development, life transitions, and resilience. Jacqueline believes therapy is a collaborative partnership that empowers clients to build on their strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of work, Jackie enjoys hiking, writing poetry, walking dogs, taking acting classes, and lifelong learning.

Alma V. Hamar, PhD, LPC, LCPC, is a licensed professional therapist with over two decades of experience providing compassionate, personalized therapeutic care. She is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where children, adolescents, adults, and families can develop emotional wellness, resilience, and personal growth through life’s challenges.

She specializes in helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, adjustment, life transitions and relationship challenges. Her therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, psychoeducation and family systems principles to provide evidence-informed care. As a bilingual clinician, she tailors treatment to each individual’s unique needs while empowering clients to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

One of her greatest passions is serving as a trusted resource for her clients, helping them better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and hope. In her spare time, she loves reading poetry and traveling with family.

Sophia King is a dedicated mental health therapist who strives to create a safe, supportive environment for her clients to communicate in their preferred language(s) without fear of judgement. Bilingual in Spanish and English, she is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) since 2024 after graduating from the School of Social Work at University of Maryland, Baltimore. She has experience working with children, teenagers, adults, and families both virtually and in-person at our clinical sites and within our school-based program.

Sophia specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues with hyperactivity and attention difficulties by approaching clients’ life experiences with compassion to support healing and growth. She utilizes mindfulness techniques, trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and child-centered play therapy techniques to address clients’ goals for improved well-being and satisfaction with life through acquisition of effective coping skills, boosted awareness of their personal strengths and increased self-acceptance.

Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, paddling on the lake with her paddleboard, and spending time with her family’s two dogs, Frankie and Declan.

Maira Mendoza is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor who provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals and families. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.

Maira’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, warm, and goal-oriented. She recognizes that each client brings unique strengths, needs, and life experiences to the counseling process. Together, we will identify meaningful goals and develop personalized strategies that support healing, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop practical strategies, growth, and overall well-being.

Maira supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, communication challenges, life transitions, and other behavioral health concerns. Her clinical work focuses on helping clients increase self-awareness, strengthen relationships, enhance confidence, and create a greater sense of balance in daily life. Maira is passionate about walking alongside clients as they take steps toward emotional wellness and lasting personal growth.

Meet Susana (Susy) Molina, a first-generation Salvadoran and bilingual therapist who earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Susana is passionate about providing accessible, bilingual, and culturally responsive care that helps clients feel seen, heard, and deeply understood. She provides therapeutic services through La Clínica del Pueblo’s school-based program and outpatient mental health program. She has experience working with a wide range of clients, from elementary school-aged children to adults of all ages. Through individual and group therapy, Susana provides comprehensive emotional and therapeutic support to both her clients and their families. For nearly eight years at La Clínica del Pueblo, she has been committed to creating a safe, trauma-informed, warm and welcoming environment where individuals and families can navigate life’s challenges with compassion and support. She is honored to serve her community while helping to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and normalize seeking care.

Maddy Moore (she/ella) is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been at La Clínica del Pueblo since 2022. She received her Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. Maddy enjoys working with patients of all ages and brings an integrative and flexible approach to therapy. She is committed to meeting patients with compassion as they face challenges and transitions. Her practice combines several modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness strategies.

In her free time, she enjoys getting outside in nature, reading fiction, and baking desserts.

Dr. Roberts is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Cummings Graduate Institute (CGI) and has worked for over 17 years as a clinician, clinical supervisor, and executive leader in various levels of co-occurring care treating substance use and mental health disorders. He is certified in Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for treatment of PTSD. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota and Metropolitan State University. Dr. Roberts oversees our Mental Health, Substance Use, and school-based emotional wellness programs.