Mario Espitia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in palliative care, and a doctorate student at USC. 

Mario is also an expert in having difficult conversations. From coming out to his parents...to leaving his religious community...to helping patients and families discuss serious illnesses...he’s been especially courageous. 

He also talks with THOTM about his career switch from teaching to social work, and his exciting new journey as a doctorate student.