LCSW, 5 years of experience
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist and licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina. I love working with people from diverse backgrounds, and for that reason, I returned to graduate school after retiring as a teacher and school administrator. I have worked with teens in area schools and also with adult clients in the Latino community. I am committed to providing you with support, compassion, and a safe space to be seen and heard. Soy terapeuta bilingüe (español/inglés) y trabajadora social clínica licenciada en Carolina del Norte. Me encanta trabajar con personas de diversos orígenes y, por esa razón, regresé a la escuela de posgrado después de jubilarme como maestra y administradora escolar. He trabajado con adolescentes en escuelas de la zona y también con clientes adultos en la comunidad latina. Estoy comprometida a brindarte apoyo, compasión y un espacio seguro donde puedas ser visto y escuchado.
The first session is totally about getting to know each other. I will provide a safe space for you to share your immediate concerns and begin to feel seen, heard, and secure. I want to hear YOUR story. You are unique and special. The most important aspect for me is that you feel free to be you ! My goal is to walk by your side. La primera sesión se trata completamente de conocernos. Te proporcionaré un espacio seguro para que compartas tus preocupaciones inmediatas y comiences a sentirte vista, escuchada y segura. Quiero escuchar TU historia. Eres única y especial. ¡Lo más importante para mí es que te sientas libre de ser tú misma! Mi objetivo es caminar a tu lado.
I've lived a long life already. I recognize that each human being has special gifts and qualities. I believe that every person has the ability to use his/her strengths to create a life they want to live. I am here for you -- not to judge, only to show you the warmth and compassion you deserve. I speak Spanish fairly fluently and we can have sessions in English, Spanish, or Spanglish. I also like to laugh, so hopefully we can also have some fun. Ya he vivido una vida larga. Reconozco que cada ser humano tiene dones y cualidades especiales. Creo que cada persona tiene la capacidad de usar sus fortalezas para crear la vida que desea vivir. Estoy aquí para ti — no para juzgar, solo para mostrarte la calidez y compasión que mereces. Hablo español con bastante fluidez y podemos tener sesiones en inglés, español o spanglish. También me gusta reír, así que con suerte también podremos divertirnos.
I have a passion for older teens/young adults struggling with the challenges early adulthood, helping them express themselves and identifying strengths and goals. I also feel a connection with women struggling with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression often related to childhood abuse or domestic abuse issues. I feel empathy for adult children of aging parents…I have been there. I use a trauma-focused, culturally-sensitive lens with clients, ensuring that you will be seen and heard. Me apasionan los adolescentes mayores/adultos jóvenes que luchan con los desafíos de la edad adulta temprana, ayudándolos a expresarse e identificando sus fortalezas y metas. También siento una conexión con las mujeres que luchan con síntomas de estrés, ansiedad y depresión, a menudo relacionados con el abuso infantil o problemas de abuso doméstico. Siento empatía por los hijos adultos de padres mayores… Yo he estado ahí. Utilizo una perspectiva centrada en el trauma y culturalmente sensible con mis clientes, asegurando que sean vistos y escuchados.
Life always has challenges. Human beings are complex and we have parts of ourselves that help us navigate our worlds. Sometimes these "protector" parts can keep us from fully reaching our goals. We can work together to get to know your parts and how they can work together to create the life you deserve.
Our brain wants to heal. Sometimes we don't have the words, but our bodies hold onto beliefs that may not be productive. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a modality that allows us to stimulate both sides of our brains, activating the brain’s ability to resolve these concerns. We can actually feel better, not just "think" we are.
It is important that each person is heard, seen, and valued for who he/she is. We all come from different cultures and circumstances. Recognizing our differences and honoring those differences is important for increased understanding. I approach each client as special and unique. I am curious to learn as much about YOU as possible in order to form trust and rapport.
No one modality works for everybody or every situation. I think it's important to recognize each person's individual needs and concerns, applying interventions that are appropriate for the situation.