I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing for 9 years in mental health and medical settings. I'm here to listen, offer you perspective and help you gain insight if you allow me. My goal is to make a human connection, help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and be a support to you as you navigate the various stressors that come with life. I'm a queer Latina, bilingual, second generation, and a working professional. I've worked with children, adolescents, older adults and currently work in a forensic psychiatric setting outside of providing therapy. I've supervised social work students and mental health therapists working toward licensure. I understand that we are all dynamic individuals, and will work with you to help you find a more authentic self, find ways for you to thrive, and hold space when you need to express your feelings and simply be listened to.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I'd like to get to know what brings you to therapy at this moment in your life. I will go over what you can expect from me in our sessions, ask you questions to help gain better insight and understanding of what you need from therapy at this time and allow you the time to ask any questions you might have in order for you to assess if this is the right fit for you.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked in both mental health and medical settings, with all age groups, I find one of my greatest strengths is my ability to adapt treatment to what you need. I can be a listening ear when you want to be heard, I can provide you with education material when you feel you need to learn more about your own mental health, and I can help you find solutions when you need problem solving. I will meet you wherever you are in your journey, without judgment, to your benefit.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with adults and older adults, and welcome you wherever you are in life to allow me to get to know you, be a support to you, and help you gain a deeper understanding of your inner world. We are all dynamic beings, and I can only hope to get to know a small part of who you are in order to help you thrive, grieve and/or process whatever it is you are currently navigating in life. From grief, to life transitions, to building better boundaries with your work or family, I'm here to listen if you're ready and willing.
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Supportive
Supportive psychotherapy is a type of therapy style that primarily focuses on providing emotional support, encouragement, and validation during difficult life challenges. Through therapy sessions I will encourage you to explore and talk about your feelings, concerns, and problems in a safe, nonjudgmental environment to help you gain perspective and find new forms of expressing yourself. My goal is to listen to you, hear you, and support you.
Grief Therapy
Dealing with the adjustment, bereavement and grief associated with death, dying, loss and significant life changes can feel overwhelming. Through grief therapy I will help you to learn how to navigate the “four tasks of mourning” taught by researcher William Worden in order to: 1. Accept the reality of the loss you've experienced. 2. Process the pain of grief. 3. Adjust to a world without the person(s) that have died. 4. Find ways to feel a connection with the deceased while embarking on a new life.