About me
Kathleen (Kat) Baca Leaños is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience in public child welfare, community behavioral health, and school-based mental health services. Currently, she is the Mental Health Supervisor for Santa Paula Unified School District and emphasizes collaboration with families, educators, and support staff to ensure students are able to access their education in a meaningful and supportive environment.In addition to direct clinical work, Kat is committed to the development of emerging clinicians through clinical supervision and program development. She has a strong interest in evidence-based and person-centered practice, and is passionate about creating structured, accessible interventions for diverse student populations. Kat is dedicated to advancing equitable mental health services within school systems and enhancing the capacity of programs to meet the growing needs of students and their communities.
