LPC, 4 years of experience
New to Grow
Welcome / ¡Bienvenidos! Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage—I'm glad you're here. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, and self-esteem. I offer a warm, respectful space where your experiences are honored. My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with tools from Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, and mind-body practices—always tailored to you. As a bilingual therapist, I offer sessions in English and Spanish and center cultural humility, honoring your unique story, identity, and values. If faith or spirituality is part of your life, it’s welcome here too. At the heart of my work is connection. Wherever you are on your journey, I’m here to walk with you. Ready to take the next step?
Our first session is about getting to know each other and beginning the conversation about what brought you here. It’s all about your pace and comfort level. Some clients feel ready to share a lot right away, while others need more time to open up—and that’s completely okay. My focus is always on your needs and creating a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable to share as much or as little as you want.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in a humanistic, person-centered perspective. I see my clients as the experts of their own lives, and my role is to offer support, guidance, and a space for exploration and healing. I’m flexible in my methods, adapting our work to your unique needs, challenges, and goals. I deeply believe that our inflexible responses to life’s challenges can get in the way of experiencing meaning and connection. One of my goals in therapy is to help you build psychological flexibility—so you can navigate stress more effectively, connect with what matters most, and move through life with greater ease and intention. Sometimes that work includes healing internal wounds that may be holding you back. Many of my clients have shared that developing a more flexible mindset has helped them reduce suffering, stay focused on their goals, and respond to life’s challenges in ways that are healthier and more empowering.
My ideal clients are individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, self-esteem difficulties, and navigating major life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. I work best with clients who are ready to explore their feelings, understand their patterns, and develop healthier ways to cope and grow. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to work toward healing, building confidence, and finding clarity during challenging times.
I’ve been using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT – pronounced like the word “act”) for the past two years, and it has helped many of my clients become more flexible thinkers and navigate life’s challenges in more meaningful ways. ACT is a mindfulness-based approach that helps you make space for difficult thoughts and emotions without getting stuck. Together, we’ll clarify what matters most to you and take steps toward a life that aligns with your values — and in doing so, you may start to see your thoughts, feelings, and situations in a new way, one that supports your growth and well-being.
When we go through painful or overwhelming experiences, it can feel like the distress is more than we can bear. DBT offers practical skills that help us navigate those difficult moments — not by avoiding pain, but by learning how to manage it with more balance and intention. A core belief in DBT is that two things can be true at the same time: pain and joy can coexist. Through mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, we build the tools to stay grounded and move through life with more clarity and resilience.
Many of us carry inner wounds from childhood or adolescence that continue to affect our adult lives. IFS helps us recognize that within each of us are different “parts” — some wounded, some protective — that influence how we think, feel, and behave. Often, we seek healing from others without realizing that these parts inside us are guiding our actions, sometimes in ways that aren’t helpful. Through IFS, we gently explore and heal these inner parts, helping you regain balance, self-compassion, and greater control over your life’s direction.