Frances J. Ibarra, LMSW

Frances Ibarra, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and substance use disorder navigator and educator in Integrated Behavioral Health at UT Health Austin. Ibarra earned her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. She also completed a health care social work certificate while obtaining her master’s degree. With nearly eight years of experience providing community-based services to a range of populations, she has worked in a homeless shelter, an HIV clinic, a supportive housing program, a women’s health clinic and community centers.

Ibarra has an interest in social justice and empowering marginalized and vulnerable communities. She is also interested in expanding her knowledge around trauma-informed care to provide competent strength-based and relational services to support an individual’s journey toward well-being.