I am a Latinx somatic psychotherapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in providing therapeutic trauma informed services to teens, individuals, and families. I have years of experience with community-based programs, government agencies and private practice. I specialize in helping clients with interpersonal & relationship difficulties, career frustrations, complex trauma, family violence, sexual assault, depression, and anxiety.
In our first session together, I will have introductions and describe my experience. We will spend time orienting into the therapy space and explore reasons for your interest in therapy.
My approach is rooted in creating a culturally sensitive and safe space for clients to explore and process their experiences; therefore, I’ve worked and will continue to work on offering a non-judgmental and compassionate environment for the people I serve.
The BIPOC and 2SLGTBQIA+ communities face barriers to accessing care. I work to do my part in eliminating barriers and decolonizing mental health services by being flexible with scheduling and session frequency. I believe that everyone deserves access to culturally appropriate care.
I use EMDR to relieve symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, as well as to process many other issues and life stressors.
Somatic embodiment is a practice in psychotherapy that involves connecting with your body and thoughts to explore the relationship between your physical being and your energy with sessions as a way of helping clients to integrate their system after trauma.
Trauma is disorienting and interferes with our self-concept. Recovery from trauma is a process, and it's important to check in frequently in sessions. I believe it's also important to identify markers in therapy so you can see concrete evidence of your progress. I am person centered and offer grounding exercises, psychoeducation, and somatic embodiment therapy.
My approach is rooted in creating a culturally sensitive and safe space for clients to explore and process their experiences. I believe that no two people are the same, and tailor my interventions to the unique needs of clients.