New to Grow
I was born in Guatemala, and emigrated to the United States at the age of 8 months old. I was raised in Los Angeles, I grew up with two different cultures and languages. I speak Spanish as a second language. As a bicultural and bilingual male, I understand the challenges of navigating life as a Latino male. I want to help you thrive where you are!
There will be lots of patience and curiosity to understand you better.
I will provide a handful of skills and techniques to help you handle your mental health journey. I will also be very attentive and ask questions and explored deeply with you.
The way I view our potential future therapeutic relation is as follows: We all struggle (including myself), and must climb “mountains” in life. I am not perfect and have not reached the top of my mountain, but I am able to see things on your mountain that you can’t see, and can alert you to potential dangers to help you climb your mountain more successfully. In therapy, I often utilize a variety of practices depending on your needs that include: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman's Couple theory, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, and creative writing.
Other specialties
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
My main theory of choice is Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and I love helping teens, young adults, and adults navigate life transitions.