I believe that every individual deserves to feel heard with their own truth, understood, accepted with their flaws and limitations.  My passion lies in providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care. I work alongside you to help you overcome obstacles, find your inner strength, create a life you truly value and accept. Healing happens when you feel truly seen and heard. I prioritize building a warm, trusting relationship where you can explore your thoughts without judgment.

La sanación comienza cuando se siente verdaderamente escuchado y comprendido. Yo doy prioridad en construir una relación de confianza y calidez donde pueda explorar sus pensamientos sin juicios y sienta aceptación. 

I believe clients choose to work with me because I provide a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment that fosters healing and personal growth. I value a collaborative therapeutic relationship and tailor treatment to your unique needs, goals, and pace. My goal is to help you strengthen your personal values, build confidence and self-esteem, develop emotional well-being, and create lasting positive change. Together, we will work toward helping you live a more balanced, fulfilling, and meaningful life.

In my practice, I emphasize an integrative approach from a variety of therapeutic practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and strength-Based therapy to best support you on your life journey. I believe therapy is a guided process where we work together to explore challenges, track progress, and adjust goals as needed to align with your growth and evolving needs.

Issues I treat include depression, anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, mood-related concerns/issues, trauma-related events, self-harm concerns, stress management, relationship challenges, family stress challenges, and life transitions.

Feeling stuck or unsafe makes starting your healing journey a challenge. I am here to offer a supportive, judgment-free environment to help you move forward. We will work as a team, focusing on your personal goals at a pace that feels completely right for you.

Sentirse estancado o inseguro puede hacer que el comienzo de sanación sea un desafío. Estoy aquí para brindarle un espacio de apoyo, libre de juicios, donde pueda avanzar con su vida con confianza. Trabajaremos en equipo, centrándonos en sus objetivos personales y avanzando a un ritmo que se sienta completamente adecuado para usted.

My personal interests are my Shih Tzus (I have a few at home), listening to music, crochet, spending time with family, exploring places in Arizona and traveling back to California.

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -A.A. Milne, "Winnie the Pooh" 

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• University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA), Master in Social Work with a course of study in Mental Health, Families and Children
• California State University, Fullerton (Fullerton, CA), B.S./B.A. in Human Services and Ethnic Studies in Chicano Studies