LMHC, 9 years of experience
New to Grow
I embody several identities, some of which are spouse, mother, daughter, sister, and an AuDHD cisgender female. I am first generation US born of Cuban decent and currently live on occupied Tequesta land, also known as Miami, Fl, where I was born and raised. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Endorsed Infant Family Specialist in the state of Florida, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Certified Baby-led™ Sleep & Well-being Specialist. I currently specialize in perinatal mental health, working with new and expectant parents throughout the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum) offering counseling services and leading support groups for pregnant and postpartum birthing people at a local community birth center, Magnolia Birth House.
A first therapy session with me usually entails: -Going over important info about the therapy process, including your rights and responsibilities as a client. -Answering any questions or concerns you may have related to my practice and working with me in therapy. -Getting to know a bit about you and what brings you to therapy. -Ensuring you're comfortable and that we're a good fit to work together before moving forward.
Lived experience, along with training, has taught me to better attune to my client's individual needs, tailor my approach accordingly, stay curious, stay humble, and prioritize highlighting strengths and opportunities for growth whenever possible.
I'm dedicated to working with new parents who are struggling to adjust to their new identities, not feeling as happy or at peace as they thought they would, and/or struggling to bond with the new tiny human in their lives.