Our Team

Lidia is the founder and owner of Grace Hope LLC, who has her License in Social Work (LSW). Lidia will qualify to obtain her License of Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in the Fall of 2025 and is currently being supervised by an LCSW. Lidia received her Masters Degree in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has experience working with children through the Department of Child Services, on the Autism Spectrum, or those with behavioral challenges in school, home, or community settings. Lidia also has several years of experience working with adults with severe mental illness in both the community and group home settings. She also has experience working with individuals in a inpatient setting with addictions history and/or dual diagnosis, of both substance use and mental health diagnoses. Lidia is passionate and enjoys creating a safe and comfortable environment to support and help process any trauma, day to day struggles or needs, and advocating for self-care and human rights. Lidia primarily enjoys working with older teenagers and adults, primarily women, and helping them through their life journey.

Lidia Ayad, MSW, LSW