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Eddy Gana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Hi there! My name is Eddy M. Gana (they/them) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#103797). I am a second-generation Filipinx-American from Union City and based in Los Angeles, California. I graduated from UC Irvine with Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminology, UCLA Extension with a Certification in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, and USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work with a Master of Social Work and an emphasis on Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
With experience in the home, school, medical, grassroots, and non-profit settings, I have facilitated therapy and support groups; clinical supervision and training for interns, therapists, and organizations; and coalition-building across the country.
With the understanding that wellness is holistic and the arts are healing, I am a poet of Steady and a co-director and the resident host of Sunday Jump, the longest running Filipino-founded open mic series in Historic Filipinotown. Inspired by people’s stories, I believe in the therapeutic elements of self-expression for personal growth and greater social change.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lic# 103797
Office Location: Telehealth only
Language: English
Specialty: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Mindfulness, Peer Relationships, Family Dynamics, Behavioral Issues, Neurodiversity
Populations Served: Adolescents (13-17); Young Adults (18–25)
Eddy Therapy
Eddy Therapy provides individual psychotherapy for adolescents (ages 12+) and adults, as well as family therapy, with a focus on creating a safe, culturally responsive, and collaborative space for healing. Eddy specializes in supporting youth and families navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, neurodiversity, family dynamics, peer relationships, and mindfulness.
Raised in a first-generation Filipino household, Eddy has extensive experience working with Filipino, AAPI/APIDA, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and families, including those with histories of childhood abuse and trauma. His person-centered approach is grounded in self-determination, therapeutic expression, and an understanding of how family, culture, and broader systems shape mental health. Eddy currently serves California residents.
