My style is interactive, relational, and compassionate. The therapeutic relationship is important to me and something I consider closely working with clients, along with the whole person and prioritizing cultural differences. I believe my global experiences and multi-ethnic and multicultural background strengthen my ability to do so. As for my clinical style, I focus on evidence-based practices-- predominantly cognitive behavioral therapies (e.g., mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy), and take a neuroscience- and trauma-informed approach to care. I earned my Master of Clinical Social Work from Boston University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in health social work since 2003 in various settings and positions, but predominantly as a crisis interventionist, consultant and medical social worker. I enjoy taking an integrative approach to care and find it effective.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Therapy is a process, but it is your process. My goal is to be your partner, collaborator and to help guide you back to, or toward, what you perceive as the best version of yourself.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I am trained in Multi-modal Therapy; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; Motivational Interviewing (by MINT); Gottman Level I and affair recovery; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Schema Therapy (an integrative therapy that combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and emotion-focused therapy, etc.); and Internal Family Systems. Moreover, I rely on an integrative approach to trauma recovery as there is no “one size fits all” approach to care.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders: am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Professional; trauma recovery; grief and loss and chronic medical conditions; and in working with “difficult” people/family members. Additionally, I am predominantly trained in cognitive-behavioral therapies; and am Spanish speaking.