I provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to children and adolescents. I hold a BA in Psychology from Arizona State University and am pursuing a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University, with a focus on trauma-informed, psychodynamic care. I’m certified in TF-CBT and have five years’ experience supporting foster youth and unaccompanied minors in shelters and group homes. As a queer, adopted woman of color living with chronic illness and learning differences, I understand the complexity of identity. I strive to create a safe, affirming space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.
I am proficient in both English and Spanish languages. With 6 years of experience across various agencies, working with diverse populations. This journey has taught me that life’s upheavals and traumas can sever our connection with our mind, body, or spirit, leaving us adrift in feelings of loss, depression, and anxiety. In such moments, the support of individuals equipped with specialized skills becomes invaluable, guiding us back to self-discovery and enabling us to embody our true selves.
My objective as a therapist is to act as a companion through these challenging life episodes that disrupt your wellbeing. Equipping you with personalized techniques, I aim to help you rediscover the harmony between your mind, body, and spirit. So that when our time together ends, you are self – sufficient in using your own set of tools to get you to that self-actualization no matter what life brings you. My approach draws from various sources, including somatic therapies like yoga and sound healing. My role is to remind you that your inner strength is your greatest asset.
