If you're looking to work with a bicultural, multilingual person of color who values holistic and a decolonized approach then you have come to the right place. My biggest priority in therapy is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to speak freely and to decide if we are a good fit. I believe that you are the expert and that healing and growth are best achieved through breaking generational patterns, self reflection, and strengthening the skills to navigate the systems in which we live. I take a relational and reflective based approach to treatment, center your voice, and guide a process of co-creating your healing journey. I encourage clients to explore their inner worlds and express themselves authentically; while also establishing solid supports, and grounding awareness within the context of their lives. Whether you are a solo-parent/co-parent, like myself, or a young adult struggling in this crazy world that we live that denies us the space to just slow down and think, let's connect and begin the healing journey. Having worked with primarily Black, Latina/x, Indigenous, Women of Color (BIPOC) and other historically marginalized communities has ignited my passion to continue supporting marginalized and oppressed communities to address depression, anxiety, and trauma. With a specific focus on solo parents or parents who were coparenting I supported parents with connecting more with their child or partner, navigating concerns about a child's temperament or development, trauma, depression and anxiety. I have also supported clients with multiple transitions such as parent separation or divorce as well as loss and grief.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first meeting together we will have a chance to introduce ourselves. We will be able to focus on what it is you want to focus on and what may be weighing on you. Its also a great time to see if we feel like a good fit and if you want to work with me. We will co-create our work in sessions together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with parents and young children in the home for so long, I have learned to be quite flexible in my work. I have also had the privilege of primarily working with people of color and am passionate about supporting solo parents and co-parents navigate all the transitions that come with a shift in a family unit. And in giving clients the opportunity to lead the work, as you are the expert and the driver in your life. If you are ready to start this journey together to feel more empowered, assured and less insecure about parenting and young adult hood then make an appointment today.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with solo parents who are just trying to survive and find themselves in a place where they just need that extra support, whether they are feeling the loss of the their relationship, in the separation or divorce process or contemplating a separation. I also love working with young adults who are really just trying to figure out what they want and who they are.
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Child Parent Psychotherapy
I have worked with parents with young children from birth to age 8 for many years and have provided families with support with parenting, solo parenting, and supporting families who want support in developing a stronger connection with their child as this can be and usually is challenging. Many times parents worry when they my feel like they are mad or ambivalent about their own upbringing, child or pregnancy and that's ok. Having a space to explore your honest feelings about your own parent, you yourself as a parent or your child (biological or not) is invaluable. Its a judgment free zone and its ok to have mixed feelings. In my practice, you the parent are the expert on your children and I work to support you with what your goals are for you and your child/dren.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have supported many adults, young adults and children (ages 0-6) with CBT techniques that support with depression, anxiety, suicidality and/or behavioral challenges as we may see more in children. Specifically I have worked with supporting nuero-diverse adults, young adults and children. Utilizing CBT techniques with depressive symptoms can really alleviate your mood, reduce the sadness and worry. I like to follow the clients lead and also work collaboratively with each client to understand what they are looking for. Well look together at how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all connected. In looking at them we can see how they can shift or change.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
In working with families and children for over 20 years and supporting the families in their home and in their language or origin, culture is always an essential part of my work with everyone. I invite clients to share their culture and what it means to them, and how they identify. In working with many undocumented families I also have supported families in sharing what I call, their "migration story". Its essential for me to honor a persons story and their culture.
Trauma Informed Care
As a family therapist who has supported both parents and children with trauma, it's an essential role in my work. Specifically with children where trauma can look so differently than in adults. Its important to support clients in sharing their story and together looking at how the trauma impacts them in their relationship with others and what meaning it holds to them. My primary focus is to create a trusting and safe environment for anyone I work with. Once trust is established we can focus on any experience or memory that you would like to look at and how it makes you feel and way it impacts your life.
Interpersonal
Working with families in the home I was always given the opportunity to support clients in different relationships and to explore the impact they had on the relationship as well as the impact it had on them. In my practice we will do this work together and collaboratively. I will follow your lead and support you in the relationships that are important to you, as well as the relationship you have with yourself.