I am a bilingual, Hispanic-American clinician with 22 years in mental health and health care settings, working with diverse cultures and races within the South Florida area. I specialize in trauma-informed care using EMDR, for individuals and couples, and is specially trained in relationship issues. I have a passion for integrating faith-based perspectives and a holistic approach to healing and wellness. I am licensed in Florida and South Carolina.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, whether working with an individual or a couple, we focus on getting to know each other, understanding your needs and goals for therapy, your challenges, and planning our approach for the following sessions, so that you can feel supported, heard and seen. I believe in integrative care where we find what important to you, and incorporate it into your counseling.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My expertise includes work with the military & first responders, trauma & PTSD, pre-marital & couples counseling, clinical & post-partum depression, anxiety, TMS, ketamine-assisted therapy, substance abuse, grief and loss, chronic pain and health conditions. I approach my work with a tailored approach to individuals, couples & family situations. I am EMDR & Gottman trained, as well as SYMBIS Certified for pre marital and couples counseling.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have worked with diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations during my 20+ year career, and my compassion, empathy and heart are evident in the care I take with the trauma work I do, the dedication and patience I express in my practice with individuals, and my ethics when approaching difficult and unfortunate situations.