Hi! I am a bilingual Peruvian immigrant and a licensed Psychologist based in California. I received my PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Dakota (UND) and have been practicing for almost three years. I am a trauma psychologist by training who strives to co-create a therapeutic space that is compassionate, evidence-informed, and centered in social justice and intersectionality. Additionally, I am committed to the healing and wellness of People of Color, immigrants, Veterans, and other adults. Our work may include interpersonal conflict, work/life balance, identity, race-related stress/racial trauma, among other concerns. I strive to honor and unpack the effects of oppressive systems on your mind, body, and spirit. Whether these show up as anxiety, depression, stress, or body aches, everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I work with adults (18-65+) who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma related to their relational or social circumstances. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back and optimize your well-being.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Peruvian, Immigrant. These two words capture the complexity of what it is like for me to be a bilingual and bicultural being. Whether it is having a sense of attachment to different places, code-switching languages or behaviors, or understanding the role of power and oppression in being a naturalized U.S. citizen and an immigrant, culture plays a vital role in who I am as a person, advocate, and clinician. Specifically, the multi-layered and unique identities of my clients challenge me to become more attuned to how my cultural humility affects the working alliance and the outcomes of psychotherapy. It also provides unlimited opportunities for learning and an increased sensitivity to how sociohistorical, environmental, and contextual factors shape my work as a psychologist.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am committed to the healing and wellness of People of Color, immigrants, Veterans, and other adults. I strive to honor and unpack the effects of oppressive systems on your mind, body, and spirit. Whether these show up as anxiety, depression, stress, or body aches, everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a negative cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. We work together to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel. In addition to depression or anxiety disorders, CBT can also help people with bipolar disorder or PTSD. I am nationally certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression and I am well versed in providing this treatment to adults and older adults.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I firmly believe that deconstructing narratives that keep us stagnant is key to living authentically. That's why Cognitive Processing Therapy treatment begins with psychoeducation regarding PTSD, thoughts, and emotions. It helps you become more aware of the relationship between thoughts and emotions and you will begin to identify “automatic thoughts” that may be maintaining the PTSD symptoms. Through our sessions, we will work on developing a deeper and current understanding of why the traumatic event occurred and the impact it has had on beliefs about yourself, others, and the world. My hope is that our work together leads you to be more honest with yourself, so others can also show up for you. You and your mental health are too valuable! Please note that I am also nationally certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and have extensive experience working with Veterans and civilians in this capacity.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Prolonged Exposure (PE) is a psychotherapy—or talk therapy— for PTSD. It is one specific type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. PE teaches you to gradually approach trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations that you have been avoiding since your trauma. By confronting these challenges, you can actually decrease your PTSD symptoms. People with PTSD often try to avoid anything that reminds them of the trauma. This can help you feel better in the moment, but not in the long term. Avoiding these feelings and situations actually keeps you from recovering from PTSD. PE works by helping you face your fears. By talking about the details of the trauma and by confronting safe situations that you have been avoiding, you can decrease your PTSD symptoms and regain more control of your life.
Trauma Informed Care
I am a trauma psychologist committed to the healing and wellness of People of Color, immigrants, Veterans, and other adults. Let's honor and unpack the effects of oppressive systems on your mind, body, and spirit. Whether these show up as anxiety, depression, stress, or body aches, you deserve to live a fulfilling life.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is central to my work. Making treatment accessible by providing with information about diagnosis, symptoms, or the method of treatment used is fundamental to establish and build trust. My goal is to help the client understand and cope with their diagnoses as well as improve treatment adherence, as clients who understand their treatment are better able to follow through on recommendations. We are a team and I am here to support you!