I believe in the healing power of a strong therapeutic alliance. My practice is based on the conviction that with the right support, everyone can effect change in their lives. My style is caring and not judgmental; I utilize Cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, and Brief Cognitive hypnosis to guide you in the process of learning new skills to manage your thoughts, emotions and behavior. I am clinically licensed in the states of Illinois, Texas, Utah and Minnesota. I have been providing therapy through video sessions for more than three years. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I am a painter and a poet; I consider that Art is another wonderful tool to achieve healing.
During our first session, we will start with brief introductions, then we will go into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me create an specific treatment plan for your needs.
My specializations and strengths are histories of trauma, feelings of worthlessness, anger issues, body image issues, anxiety, depression, loss of interest, difficulties sleeping, difficulties concentrating, irritability, social anxiety, excessive guilt, suicidal thoughts, increase appetite, binge eating, panic attacks, nightmares, obsessive thoughts, agoraphobia, sexual concerns, LGBT community.
I have been using Cognitive behavioral therapy for more than seven years; to treat irrational thinking, negative automatic thoughts, low self-confidence, low motivation, anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic attacks, and relevant symptoms related to trauma.