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New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years in foster care, supporting individuals through trauma, loss, family disruption, and immigration-related stress. I bring a warm, ethical and compassionate approach, shaped by my lived experience. I am deeply committed to helping clients navigate today's challenging climate, build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and create stability and healing in their lives.
In our first session, we will review confidentiality and its limits to ensure clarity and build trust. We will discuss expectations, including attendance and the importance of consistency in the therapeutic process, and establish any agreements needed for you to feel safe and supported. I will create a warm and empathetic space where you can share what is bringing you to therapy at your own pace.
I provide culturally responsive, bilingual (English/Spanish) care informed by 17 years of experience in foster care and complex trauma. As a Latina clinician, I have deep respect for cultural or spiritual supports when appropriate. My approach helps reduce mental health stigma while integrating CBT and Trauma informed care to support healing in a way that is culturally grounded and empowering.
Adults navigating trauma, grief, and major life transitions, including, young adults exploring identity, education and career direction. Ideal clients are open to CBT and culturally responsive care, particularly those impacted by immigration stress, acculturation, or family dynamics. Clients are motivated to build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and engage in a virtual therapy setting to support long-term growth and stability.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Drawing on over 17 years of clinical experience, I support individuals impacted by trauma, grief, and complex life stressors by integrating approaches to inform insight, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies by helping identify and restructure maladaptive thought patterns.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
As a Latina clinician with lived immigration experience, I thoughtfully use self awareness to build trust and rapport while supporting clients in navigating identity, acculturation stress and intergenerational dynamics. I remain current on immigration related issues to ensure relevant, affirming and ethically grounded care. I provide trauma- informed care that recognizes the impact of systemic and sociopolitical stressors, including immigration-related challenges.
Family Therapy
I utilize a family systems approach to assess relational dynamics, communication patterns and roles within the family unit. I work collaboratively with families to strengthen attachment, improve communication, and address conflict used evidence based, trauma informed interventions. My approach is strengthen bases and tailored to support stability, resilience, and long-term functioning across the family system