Oscar A. Gonzalez, DSW, LCSW-S

Dr. Oscar Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience assisting families with psychosocial treatment coordination and psychotherapeutic counseling for depression, anxiety, suicide intervention and complex trauma. His use of evidence-based practices, such cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma informed care, has aided him in enhancing patient outcomes at Texas Children’s Pediatrics medical home settings where he previously oversaw the integrated behavioral health program (IBHP) and at Texas Children’s Hospital’s Neurology medical surgical unit working with patients and families at bedsides. 

Dr. Gonzalez’s leadership roles have equipped him with a robust set of skills in department management, advanced quality improvement (AQI) and clinical supervision of future social workers both in Texas and in Florida. He has worked with the families and caregivers of children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. His commitment to social justice and equitable care underlies a career committed to improving the lives of pediatric neurology and behavioral health populations.

Personal Statement

I am committed in providing an optimal patient-centered care experience through a collaborative journey that relies on actively listening and understanding the complex lived experiences of my patients and families. It is my belief that by using a humanistic approach in counseling, families will be able to feel empowered, overcome adversity and regain a sense of psychological and physical safety.

Clinical Interests

Trauma informed care, complex trauma, parental PTSD (CSHCN), public health, epilepsy, autism, integrated behavioral health care, medical homes

Education

Organizations

Board Certification

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Honors and awards

2012

Best Ancillary Provider, Nicklaus Children's Hospital

* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.

Research interests

Implementation of trauma informed care to enhance mental health services in medical home settings; the traumatic impact of a catastrophic diagnosis of illness on families and parents’ roles

Gonzalez, O. Optimizing the pediatric patient-centered care medical home through a trauma-informed care lens. Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody & Child Development, 2023, 21(1), 110–129. https://doi.org/10.1080/26904586.2023.2216200

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