In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The initial session is dedicated to mutual discovery and establishing a shared vision for our work together. This is where we lay the foundation for a deep, values-congruent, and effective therapeutic journey. We will begin with the administrative review, discuss confidentiality, evaluate structure and assess the online format. Next, we will transition into your story and set goals. Finally, we will decide if this is a mutual fit and then proceed with next steps.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My approach is integrative, values-driven, and client-centered, leading to transformative, sustainable results. I integrate evidence-based methods that are filtered through a lens that respects and incorporates your spiritual framework in addition to addressing anxiety, depression, and relational issues. This is a holistic method that addresses your mind, body, and spirit. I incorporate an understanding of intergenerational dynamics and bicultural stress into your work, particularly for Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring that therapy addresses external cultural pressures as well as internal conflicts. I specialize in helping you align with your professional, relational, and personal goals to your Catholic values. This involves exploring themes of purpose, vocation, moral conflicts, and finding meaning in suffering, leading to deep resolution.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with high-achieving, bicultural clients in their 30s who are experiencing anxiety and searching for deeper meaning, and who prefer a therapist that is both clinically excellent and spiritually aligned. Please note that I am not a good fit with those experiencing suicide/homicide ideations, self-harming behaviors, court-ordered therapy clients, addictions, bipolar, borderline, borderline personality disorders, impulsive/conduct and/or substance use. ...And just a disclaimer, any evaluation for letters documenting the need for emotional support animals, disability insurance, worker’s compensation, time off from work/school, letters of support for students/others, unemployment, FMLA, jury duty, educational evaluations, letters of recommendation or references, accommodation, court orders, etc. will need to be provided by another mental health provider. The reason for this is to avoid having the performance of administrative functions interfere with your therapy.