Welcome—I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and my goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered from the very beginning. I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, and respect, creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I am a trauma-informed mental health counselor who works with adolescents (13+), adults, military personnel, and families. I support clients navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. I believe every person carries a unique story shaped by lived experiences, strengths, culture, and resilience. Therapy is not about fixing what’s “wrong,” but about understanding what you’ve been through and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that deserve care and healing. My therapeutic style is warm and grounding, while also structured and intentional. I draw from person- centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and evidence-based trauma modalities to help you build emotional regulation skills, deepen self-awareness, and move toward meaningful change. We work together at a pace that honors your comfort and capacity, focusing on what’s working, what’s hurting, and what may need to shift. You don’t have to figure everything out alone. Therapy can be a powerful space to process, grow, and reclaim your voice. If you feel we may be a good fit, I would be honored to support you on your healing journey.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session is designed to feel grounding, supportive, and unrushed. This is your space, and my role is to help you settle in, understand the therapy process, and begin exploring what brings you here in a way that feels safe. We’ll start by reviewing confidentiality and what you can expect from therapy, creating a foundation of clarity and trust. From there, we gently shift into what feels most important for you right now. You decide how much to share—there is no pressure to tell your whole story or have everything figured out. I ask thoughtful, gentle questions to better understand your experiences, symptoms, and goals. If something feels too intense, we slow down. If you need grounding, we pause. You can expect a balance of structure and flexibility—enough guidance to feel supported, and enough space to feel respected. By the end of the session, my hope is that you leave feeling safe, understood, and clearer about our next steps together. You don’t need to prepare anything ahead of time—just come as you are.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths is balancing deep empathy with clear, straightforward guidance. Clients often share that they feel genuinely understood while also appreciating my honest, down-to-earth approach. I create a space where you can talk openly about trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or military-related stress without fear of judgment. As a trauma-informed therapist, I help clients understand the patterns and survival strategies that develop after difficult experiences. I translate complex emotional responses into language that makes sense, helping you feel more in control of your healing process. I’m warm and attuned, but I’m also direct when needed. I support you through hard emotions while helping you challenge unhelpful patterns, build healthier coping skills, and create lasting change. I also bring strong cultural awareness to my work, understanding how identity, family roles, and cultural expectations—particularly within Hispanic/Latino communities—shape mental health. For military members, veterans, and their families, I offer a grounded understanding of military culture and its emotional impact. I respect your resilience while creating space to unpack what you’ve been carrying.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with individuals who feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck—even if they’re not sure why. Many of my clients have spent years carrying responsibilities, trauma, or expectations on their own and are ready for support and clarity. I’m especially drawn to working with clients who have experienced trauma, including military-related stress, childhood wounds, or emotionally overwhelming events. Many are high-functioning on the outside but feel disconnected, numb, or anxious on the inside. I also support young adults and adults navigating identity, relationships, cultural expectations, and life transitions. Many are perfectionists or caretakers whose usual coping strategies are no longer working. Cultural sensitivity is central to my work, particularly for clients from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds navigating family dynamics, identity, and generational patterns. My goal is to offer therapy that feels respectful, validating, and aligned with your lived experience.
Eclectic
I use an eclectic approach in my counseling practice, which means I draw from multiple evidence-based therapeutic methods rather than relying on just one. This allows me to tailor each session to your unique needs, strengths, and goals. Depending on what best supports you, I may incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed interventions, family-systems work, and other modalities. By staying flexible and collaborative, I ensure that treatment aligns with what feels most helpful and meaningful for you—whether we are building coping skills, improving communication, navigating life transitions, or healing from past experiences. My goal is to create a supportive, adaptive, and empowering therapy experience designed specifically for you.