I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a first-generation Xicana. A lot of the women I work with grew up being the strong one in their family. The one who holds everything together, carries the expectations, and rarely had space to focus on their own needs. I understand how complicated family, culture, and identity can be. Many of my clients are navigating the pressure of being first-generation, setting boundaries with family, healing from past experiences, or trying to break patterns that have been passed down for years. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and heal from traumatic experiences. In our work together, we move beyond simply talking about the problem. We focus on helping your nervous system release what it has been carrying so you can move forward with more clarity, freedom, and self-trust. *I've chosen to center my practice on the healing needs of women and the LGBTQIA+ community. I do not currently work with cisgender men, minors, or court-involved clients in order to preserve alignment with my clinical roots*
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is all about building a foundation of safety. You don’t have to share your whole story right away. We’ll start slow, exploring your reasons for coming to therapy, what you hope to get out of our work, and how I can best support you. I will meet you exactly where you are, no fixing, no rushing, just a grounded space for you to exhale.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths lie in helping clients feel seen in their cultural and emotional complexity, offering a space where vulnerability and strength coexist. My approach is authentic, collaborative, and culturally grounded. Therapy with me is a space where you can be fully seen and understood without having to explain or shrink parts of yourself.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with first-gen women who are carrying the invisible labor of breaking cycles while trying to find themselves. My ideal clients are navigating complex family roles, identity wounds, grief, anxiety, or trauma. They’re ready to stop performing, start healing, and come home to themselves. If you’re ready to unpack what no longer serves you and reconnect with your voice, I’m the therapist for you.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I've been using person-centered therapy in my practice for the past 9 years. This approach allows you to explore your feelings and thoughts freely, promoting self discovery and personal growth. The focus is on you and your unique experience, empowering you to take an active role in your own healing.
EMDR
I am a trained EMDR therapist. I help clients reprocess distressing memories, negative emotions and beliefs associated with trauma, ultimately aiming for symptom relief and emotional healing.