I believe meaningful change begins when we feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can explore challenges, recognize their strengths, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.

My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and solution-focused. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and recovery, relationship concerns, identity, life transitions, and co-occurring mental health challenges. I integrate CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring therapy to each person’s experiences, strengths, and goals.

As a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking Hispanic clinician, my clinical perspective is also informed by lived experience with minority stress and the complexities of navigating cultural and religious beliefs, expectations, and identity. This contributes to my understanding of how culture, family, faith, stigma, discrimination, and belonging can shape mental health and the way we see ourselves. I am particularly committed to culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and compulsive behaviors associated with addiction, where clients do not have to minimize or leave parts of themselves at the door.

My experience in behavioral health, substance use and recovery, crisis intervention, peer support, and employee assistance has reinforced a belief that guides my work.

For me, therapy is a partnership. Together, we can identify what matters most to you, challenge patterns that no longer serve you, strengthen resilience, and help you move toward a life that feels more authentic, connected, and fulfilling.

Clinical Interests: Anxiety & Depression • Trauma • Substance Use & Recovery • LGBTQ+ Affirming Care • Minority Stress • Cultural & Identity Concerns • Life Transitions • Relationships • Co-Occurring Disorders • Emotional Regulation