(she/her)
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here and ready to cultivate and nurture a better you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over six years of clinical experience supporting children, transitional-aged youth, adults, and families. I have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals as they navigate painful challenges, life transitions, and periods of healing. I believe therapy is a collaborative process grounded in compassion, safety, and growth. It is truly an honor to support clients as they build resilience, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change. Being part of your healing journey is both fulfilling and joyful, and I am committed to meeting you where you are with empathy and care.
You are the expert on your life—your experiences, your emotions, and the ways events and relationships have impacted you. My role is to listen with care and to cultivate a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen and heard. During our first session, my goal is to learn about you and the experiences that have shaped who you are today, as well as what has led you to seek therapy at this time. We will work collaboratively to identify your goals and begin developing an individualized treatment plan that addresses the concerns currently impacting your life. I will also take time to answer any questions you may have about my experience, qualifications, or therapeutic approach. While I bring clinical expertise to our work together, this process is centered on you. You set the goals, and I offer support, guidance, and tools to help you achieve them. Together, we will identify ways to track progress over time. I also recognize that life evolves, and as it does, your needs and goals in therapy may change—and that is completely okay. Therapy is a flexible and evolving process designed to support you wherever you are on your journey.
As a first-generation Salvadoran and first-generation daughter, I bring a deep understanding of how culture, family roles, and generational expectations shape identity, relationships, and emotional well-being. I am especially attuned to the challenges that come with navigating cultural dynamics, balancing multiple identities, and moving through life transitions while honoring both self and family. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to show up as their most authentic selves. One of my greatest strengths is active listening and meeting clients exactly where they are. My approach is intuitive, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care, recognizing how past experiences influence present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I integrate EMDR and DBT-informed interventions to support clients in processing trauma, developing emotional regulation skills, and building healthier coping strategies. I also place strong emphasis on interpersonal dynamics, helping clients better understand patterns in relationships, communication styles, and boundaries. My therapeutic style is warm, creative, empowering, and validating. I encourage vulnerability, self-reflection, and emotional expression, while honoring each client’s pace and readiness. I adapt to what clients need in the moment—whether that includes humor, compassion, reflection, or grounding. I challenge the idea of perfection and believe healing is not about fixing what is “wrong,” but about reconnecting with one’s strengths, resilience, and sense of wholeness.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
My experience utilizing DBT with clients has been positive and rewarding. Seeing clients practice skills and clients acknowledging the benefits of incorporating the skills in their day to day. DBT skills are accessible and there are many skills available which allows clients to identify what works best for them and which tools to included in their toolkit.