(she/her)
Healing begins when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. As a first-generation, bilingual, Latina, my identity and life experiences have shaped the way I understand the importance of family, culture, identity, and relationships in our lives. These experiences have fostered a deep sense of empathy, cultural humility, and respect for each person's unique story. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to creating a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward meaningful healing and growth. I believe every person's story deserves to be met with compassion, curiosity, and respect. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I strive to support you in building resilience, cultivating self-awareness, and creating lasting change. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they discover their strengths, deepen their relationships, and create lives that feel more authentic and fulfilling. I have extensive experience providing compassionate, trauma-informed mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. My work is grounded in a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach that recognizes the unique experiences each individual brings into therapy. I believe healing is not about "fixing" people it is about honoring their experiences, recognizing their resilience, and supporting them in reconnecting with their values, strengths, and capacity for growth.
Starting therapy can feel exciting, overwhelming, or even a little intimidating and that's completely okay. Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a therapeutic relationship. During this session, we'll talk about what brought you to therapy, the challenges you're currently facing, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I'll ask questions about different areas of your life, including your personal history, relationships, strengths, and any experiences that may be influencing your emotional well-being. You're always welcome to share at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions about my approach to therapy, discuss any concerns you may have, and share what is most important to you. Together, we'll identify your goals and begin creating a collaborative treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, values, and strengths. My priority is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. There is no expectation to have everything figured out during our first meeting. We will move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable, with the understanding that therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, curiosity, and compassion.
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-centered. I recognize that our earliest relationships, lived experiences, and cultural backgrounds shape how we understand ourselves, connect with others, and navigate life's challenges. I approach my work with cultural humility, honoring each client's unique story while valuing the role of family, community, and intergenerational relationships. I also remain mindful of the systemic barriers, discrimination, and inequities that can impact mental health and well-being. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across community mental health and forensic settings. I have supported individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, severe mental illness, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the effects of systemic adversity. My specialized training in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, including the NAPA Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship, has deepened my understanding of attachment, neurodevelopment, and the lifelong impact of early relationships. My lived experiences, together with my clinical training, has shape the way I approach therapy with empathy, cultural humility, curiosity, and a deep respect for each client's unique experiences and strengths. I believe every person possesses inherent resilience and the capacity for growth. My goal is to help clients strengthen their sense of self, cultivate healthier relationships, develop effective coping strategies, and create a life that reflects their values, hopes, and authentic selves.
I work with adults ages 18 and older from all backgrounds who are seeking support, healing, and personal growth. Whether you're beginning therapy for the first time or returning after previous experiences, I welcome you just as you are. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, or difficulties with self-esteem and emotional regulation. Others come to therapy seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, hoping to break long standing patterns, heal from childhood experiences, or build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Whether your goal is healing from the past, navigating the present, or creating the future you envision, I look forward to working alongside you as you move toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and well-being.
Other specialties
I identify as
Psychodynamic
I primarily utilize psychodynamic therapy to help clients understand how unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and attachment patterns continue to shape present-day thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Together, we explore these longstanding patterns to promote greater self-awareness and support healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support clients in exploring ambivalence, strengthening intrinsic motivation, and making meaningful, values-driven changes.
Attachment-based
I incorporate attachment-based interventions, psychoeducation, mindfulness, emotional regulation strategies, and strengths-based practices into treatment. Every client's journey is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to honor each person's experiences, values, culture, and goals. My goal is to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship that fosters safety, resilience, self-understanding, and lasting emotional well-being.