(he/him)
Are you the person who is 'holding it all together' but feeling the weight of it every single day. Are you the high-achiever or caregivers who are excellent at taking care of everyone else’s needs while their own stay at the bottom of the to-do list? Struggling with burnout, high-functioning anxiety, or a sense of loss of self. I am here to hear your those struggles and guide you to the tools that will help you! I’m an LCSW dedicated to helping busy adults. I offer a client-centered, humor-filled approach that focuses on your empowerment rather than a script. Whether you’re looking for a clear roadmap or just a space to decompress.
In your first session, you can expect a safe, non-judgmental space designed specifically for the high-achiever or caregiver who is tired of "holding it all together." Moving away from rigid scripts, we’ll use a client-centered and humor-filled approach to help you finally slow down and put your own needs at the top of the list. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your burnout or high-functioning anxiety, ensuring you feel genuinely understood while providing a clear roadmap and practical tools to reclaim your sense of self. You’ll leave our first hour not only feeling heard and supported but also challenged in a helpful way, equipped with a plan to handle the weight of daily life without losing yourself in the process.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to create a space where clients feel genuinely understood, supported, and not judged. Many of the individuals I work with are used to “holding it all together,” and I focus on helping them feel safe enough to slow down and explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Clients often share that they leave sessions feeling both heard and challenged in a helpful way, with a clearer understanding of themselves and practical tools they can begin applying in their daily lives.
I work best with individuals navigating burnout, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and a growing sense of disconnection from themselves. Many of my clients are used to being the dependable and capable ones in their circles, but they often struggle to slow down, set boundaries, or prioritize their own well-being without a heavy sense of guilt. Whether you are a high-achiever drowning in a "to-do" list or a caregiver who has forgotten how to be cared for, I provide a space where you can finally set that heavy mental load down. My goal is to help you move beyond just "getting through the day" by identifying the patterns that keep you stuck in a cycle of over-functioning. Together, we will work to silence the inner critic that demands perfection, helping you reconnect with your own voice and build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Hispanic / Latinx
Man
California
Motivational Interviewing
I have experience integrating MI across individual therapy sessions, particularly with clients experiencing ambivalence related to behavioral change, anxiety, and life transitions. I frequently incorporate MI strategies when clients feel “stuck” or uncertain about next steps, helping them move toward self-directed goals.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel fully accepted and heard. I use empathic reflection and attunement to help clients deepen their awareness of thoughts and emotions
Compassion Focused
I help clients recognize how their threat system can drive patterns such as anxiety, avoidance, or harsh self-judgment. I guid clients in developing a more compassionate inner voice.