Licensed to practice in California. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, supported, and accepted. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a warm, collaborative, and inclusive space where clients from diverse backgrounds, identities, and life experiences can explore challenges, gain insight, and develop practical tools for everyday life. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, stress, life transitions, and women's issues. Using an integrative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach, I tailor therapy to your unique needs while helping you understand how past experiences may influence your current thoughts, emotions, relationships, and overall well-being. My goal is to help you build resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can feel more confident, balanced, and empowered in your daily life.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, so my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and heard from the very beginning. During our first session, we'll talk about what brought you to therapy, the challenges you're facing, and the goals you'd like to work toward. I'll take time to learn about your experiences, strengths, relationships, and personal history so I can better understand your unique needs. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care that respects your values, identity, and life experiences. Together, we'll begin developing a personalized approach to help you build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood. I place a strong emphasis on building trust and rapport, as I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful growth and healing. I also bring flexibility and adaptability to my work, recognizing that every client's journey is unique. Rather than following a predetermined approach, I tailor therapy to each person's individual needs, strengths, goals, and experiences, drawing from evidence-based and trauma-informed practices to support meaningful growth and lasting change. I help clients gain deeper insight into their patterns while also developing practical tools for managing challenges and navigating life's difficulties. I incorporate mind-body awareness and somatic techniques to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences. My goal is to help clients build self-awareness, resilience, and practical tools that support healing, personal growth, and lasting positive change.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults who may come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure of how to move forward. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. They are often open to self-reflection, curious about recurring patterns, and interested in developing practical tools to manage challenges while building on their strengths. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, processing past experiences, or striving for greater self-awareness and emotional well-being, I am committed to providing a supportive and collaborative space where growth, healing, and lasting change can occur.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches I frequently use in my work with clients. I help clients explore the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and identify patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, or other life challenges. Together, we examine unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge beliefs that may no longer be serving them, and develop healthier ways of thinking and responding to difficult situations. I also incorporate practical coping skills and behavioral strategies that clients can apply in their daily lives to manage symptoms, improve emotional well-being, and work toward their personal goals. Throughout the therapeutic process, I provide a variety of coping skill options, recognizing that not every strategy will be the right fit for every client. I believe in collaborating with clients to identify the tools and techniques that best align with their needs, strengths, and preferences. My use of CBT is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client's unique experiences and goals.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy is an insight-oriented approach that I use to help clients better understand the deeper roots of their emotional and relational challenges. Together, we explore how early experiences, significant relationships, and longstanding patterns may be shaping their current thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and interactions with others. Through this process, clients gain greater awareness of unconscious dynamics that may contribute to anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship concerns, and other life difficulties. I frequently integrate an attachment-focused lens to help clients understand how their early relationships have influenced their sense of self and expectations within relationships. As clients develop greater insight into these patterns, they are often able to make more intentional choices, strengthen their relationships, and respond to challenges in healthier ways. My approach is collaborative, grounded in cultural humility, and tailored to each client's unique experiences, strengths, identities, and goals.
Integrative
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of evidence-based modalities to meet each client's unique needs, strengths, and goals. Rather than relying on a single therapeutic framework, I tailor treatment by incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, attachment-based interventions, and somatic-based practices. In my work with clients, I recognize that each person's experiences and challenges are different, so I adapt my approach accordingly. I may help clients develop practical coping skills and strategies for managing symptoms while also exploring deeper emotional patterns, relationship dynamics, and past experiences that may be influencing their current functioning. I incorporate somatic techniques to help clients increase awareness of the connection between their mind and body, recognize how stress and emotions may be experienced physically, and develop tools for grounding, regulation, and self-awareness. Through a narrative lens, I also support clients in exploring the stories they hold about themselves and identifying opportunities to create more empowering and authentic narratives. By integrating multiple therapeutic perspectives, I help clients build insight, strengthen resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is collaborative, grounded in cultural humility, and individualized to each client's unique experiences and therapeutic goals.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients identify their goals, build on their strengths, and create practical solutions to current challenges. This approach focuses on what is working rather than solely on problems, helping clients recognize existing resources, past successes, and opportunities for change. Together, we develop realistic, achievable steps that promote growth, increase confidence, and support meaningful progress toward their goals.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help clients understand and process the impact of trauma on their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. My approach combines psychoeducation, coping skill development, cognitive restructuring, and emotional regulation strategies to reduce trauma-related distress and build resilience. I also incorporate somatic techniques to support nervous system regulation, grounding, and greater awareness of the mind-body connection. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client's unique experiences and goals.