LMFT, 7 years of experience
You don’t have to have it all figured out, let’s figure it out together. I’m a Latina therapist who supports adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and major life changes. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, creating a space where you can feel safe to open up and be yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you, build tools to manage life’s ups and downs, and help you move toward feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to who you are.
In our first session, we’ll take things slow and focus on getting to know you, what’s been going on, what brought you to therapy, and what you’d like to work on. The first session is also part of the intake process, so I’ll ask some background questions about your history, support system, and current challenges to help me get a full picture of your needs. There’s no pressure to share everything at once, we go at your pace. You can expect a warm, laid-back environment where you can be yourself and ask questions about the process. By the end of the session, we’ll start outlining your goals for therapy and talk about what ongoing sessions will look like, so you leave feeling supported and clear about your next steps.
What makes my approach different is that I keep therapy real and relatable. As a Latina therapist, I bring a deep respect for culture, family, and identity into the room, because those things shape who we are and how we heal. My style is warm, conversational, and focused on helping you feel understood while giving you practical tools you can actually use in daily life. I mix evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness with genuine connection, so therapy feels less like a clinical appointment and more like an honest, supportive space to grow and figure things out.
I work best with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just ready for something to change. Maybe you’ve been juggling too much, dealing with anxiety or burnout, or trying to make sense of a tough relationship or life transition. My clients are often people who are tired of holding it all in and want a space to talk things out, gain clarity, and start feeling more like themselves again. Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s been weighing on you, and find practical ways to help you feel more grounded and at peace with where you are.
I’ve worked a lot with CBT, especially with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and life stress. I like using it because it gives clients practical tools they can actually use day to day. Together we look at how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and then work on challenging negative thinking patterns and building more balanced perspectives. It’s collaborative and focused on helping clients feel more in control of their emotions and reactions. In sessions, I use things like thought records, journaling, and behavioral activation to help clients practice new skills.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) focuses on the link between relationships and emotional health. I use it to help clients understand how their connections, communication patterns, and social roles affect their mood and sense of self. In session, we often identify key areas such as unresolved grief, role transitions, interpersonal conflicts, or social isolation, and then work together to improve communication and strengthen support systems. I like IPT because it’s very practical, it gives clients insight into how their relationships influence their symptoms and helps them build healthier ways of relating to others. It’s especially helpful for clients experiencing depression, adjustment issues, or significant life changes, since it encourages them to process emotions while improving how they navigate their relationships.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult emotions instead of avoiding them, while committing to actions that align with their values. I use ACT to help clients create distance from unhelpful thoughts through mindfulness and cognitive defusion techniques, so they can focus more on what truly matters to them rather than getting stuck in self-criticism or fear. In sessions, we often explore values, practice grounding or mindfulness exercises, and identify small, meaningful steps clients can take toward goals even when uncomfortable emotions are present. I like ACT because it balances acceptance and change and it helps clients make peace with what they can’t control while still moving toward the life they want to live.
Person-Centered Therapy is at the core of my approach because it emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship. I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel fully heard and accepted as they explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe that genuine connection and trust help clients tap into their own capacity for growth and self-understanding. In practice, I use reflective listening, validation, and curiosity to help clients gain clarity and develop insight at their own pace. This approach works well with clients who need a supportive environment to process emotions, build self-worth, and strengthen their sense of autonomy.
I use psychoeducation often in my work to help clients better understand their symptoms, diagnoses, and the reasoning behind different treatment approaches. I find that when clients have a clear understanding of what they’re experiencing, they feel more empowered and engaged in the therapeutic process. Depending on the client, I might explain how anxiety affects the nervous system, how depression impacts motivation, or how certain coping skills influence emotional regulation. I also provide handouts or journaling prompts to reinforce what we cover in session. Psychoeducation helps clients build insight, normalize their experiences, and develop confidence in using tools that support their overall mental health.