Aurora Cazares obtained her master’s degree in counseling with a specialization in career counseling from CSUS. She completed internships with WCC TRiO program and UC Davis Internship and Career Center. Then, worked as a behavioral health clinician at Yolo County’s sexual assault and domestic violence center, RISE Inc. in K-12 school-based counseling programs, and at CommuniCare Heath Centers’ various programs including Woodland Community College Student Health Center, First 5-In-Home Therapy for Caregivers program, and Strengthening Families Program.

Aurora utilizes a trauma-informed care and strengths-based counseling approach while motivating clients to find meaning and creative ways to deal with unchangeable circumstances. Aurora’s personal interests include baking and learning about food and nutrition.