LCSW, 4 years of experience
Hello! Hola! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. I received my Masters degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and have been practicing therapy for approximately 4 years. I serve adults and older people that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis, and LGBTQI+ challenges. I also worked with adolescents and their families for approximately 6 years.
In our first session together, I will ask questions to know more about what challenges motivated you to start therapy and more about you! I'll also answer questions you may have about therapy or about my therapeutic approaches.
I pride myself in building a strong therapeutic relationship with those that I serve and have worked with in the past. I am motivated to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for those that I am working with.
I have experience serving those struggling with serious mental illness. Many clients have not received compassionate and patient guidance. They also have not come across psychoeducation and have experienced different forms of childhood and environmental challenges.
ACT is used to help you learn tools to exist in harmony with thoughts and emotions, especially the tough and uncomfortable ones.
CBT is utilized to identify and challenge thoughts and beliefs that may not be true.
EMDR is utilized to help the brain heal difficult past experiences.
ERP is utilized to help the brain and body recognize its ability to tolerate and manage difficult emotions.
Gender-affirming therapy means that I will validate and normalize your experience and feelings about your gender.