LCSW, 3 years of experience
New to Grow
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals find clarity, healing, and balance through genuine connection and understanding. My approach to therapy is simple yet powerful: I meet you where you are. Every person’s journey is unique, and my role is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely—without judgment. In our sessions, you can expect a conversational, down-to-earth style that focuses on building trust and collaboration. I believe that meaningful change happens when you feel truly seen and heard. Together, we’ll work to uncover patterns, strengthen coping skills, and move toward the goals that matter most to you. I often integrate cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to help you gain practical tools while deepening self-awareness. I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Whether you’re seeking relief from overwhelming emotions or simply want to reconnect with yourself, therapy can be a powerful step toward growth. As a first-generation Latina therapist, I value cultural identity, authenticity, and the importance of creating a space that honors all parts of who you are. My hope is for you to leave each session feeling supported, understood, and empowered to take the next step in your healing journey. You don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to walk beside you—one conversation at a time.
My sessions are centered around safety, understanding, and growth. Clients often describe feeling at ease in our conversations, knowing they can show up exactly as they are—tired, anxious, hopeful, uncertain—and still be met with empathy. You can expect a pace that fits your needs, whether you’re seeking short-term support or long-term personal growth. The work we do together is grounded in compassion and realism. We’ll talk through what’s been difficult, but we’ll also focus on your strengths, your resilience, and the small shifts that create lasting change. I value humor, authenticity, and honest dialogue in the therapy space. My goal is not just to help you cope, but to help you thrive—even in the midst of life’s complexities.
With over 10 years of experience as a social worker in the healthcare field, my greatest strengths lie in my ability to connect authentically with clients and meet them exactly where they are. My time working alongside individuals and families in medical and community settings has taught me that healing takes time—and that empathy, presence, and understanding are often the most powerful tools we have. I bring a calm, supportive energy to every session, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and validated. My background in healthcare has given me a deep awareness of the emotional challenges that come with illness, caregiving, stress, and life transitions. I understand how health issues and chronic conditions can impact not only the body, but also self-esteem, identity, and relationships. What stands out about my approach is the balance between compassion and practicality. My style is conversational and client-centered, allowing us to explore your experiences at your pace. I also integrate evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools to help you develop insight and coping skills. My goal is to help you rediscover your own resilience, feel more in control, and create meaningful change—one step, and one conversation, at a time.
As a therapist, I am passionate about working with adults—individuals aged 18 and older—who are navigating the many layers of life’s challenges while striving to maintain balance, meaning, and connection. My practice is especially supportive of working professionals, healthcare workers, and those living with health issues or chronic illnesses. Many of my clients come to therapy because they are feeling emotionally drained, disconnected from themselves, or uncertain about how to move forward when life takes an unexpected turn. I work best with adults who are juggling multiple responsibilities and often putting others before themselves. These might be people who appear to have it all together from the outside—steady jobs, relationships, and goals—but feel overwhelmed or unfulfilled internally. You might be someone who constantly gives your energy to others, whether at work or at home, and by the end of the day, there’s little left for you. In our work together, we focus on creating balance, setting healthy boundaries, and rediscovering what truly matters to you. I have a deep appreciation for the unique emotional demands faced by healthcare professionals, social workers, and caregivers. These are individuals who dedicate their time and compassion to helping others, often while carrying their own unacknowledged stress, compassion fatigue, or burnout. In therapy, we create a space where you can pause, reflect, and focus on yourself—something that may feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable at first. Together, we explore how to manage the emotional weight of your work, prevent burnout, and reconnect with your sense of purpose. Through gentle conversation and reflection, I help clients in caregiving roles process the often invisible emotional labor they perform daily. We might explore questions like: How do I care for others without losing myself in the process? How do I process the grief or moral distress that comes with my work? How do I find meaning in what I do, even when it feels heavy? My approach is centered on empathy, understanding, and helping you develop tools that restore balance between caring for others and caring for yourself. I also work with clients who are facing physical health challenges or living with chronic illness. Living with a health condition can affect every aspect of life—relationships, identity, confidence, and emotional well-being. You may feel frustrated that your body doesn’t move or respond the way it used to, or isolated when oth
In my private practice, I take a person-centered and conversational approach to therapy. My goal is to meet each client exactly where they are — emotionally, mentally, and personally. I believe that healing begins with genuine connection and understanding, so I focus on creating a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported without judgment. Over time, I’ve found that this approach helps clients open up at their own pace and begin identifying what they need to move forward. My sessions are often collaborative and flexible; I draw from evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to meet each client’s unique goals. This treatment style allows me to tailor every session to the individual in front of me. Some clients need structure and tools to manage anxiety or stress, while others need a reflective space to process life transitions or relationship challenges. Regardless of where someone starts, my intention is to walk alongside them — offering insight, empathy, and practical strategies that empower lasting growth and self-awareness.