My roots are in San Francisco’s Mission District and I am the proud daughter of a strong Salvadoran mother and a NicaragüanCosta Rican father. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience as a social service provider to underserved and disenfranchised communities in San Francisco. I have extensive experi
I specialize in psychotherapy for grief or loss (of people, pets, jobs, or relationships, all ages) and a separate focus on midlife transitions.
Many people think of grief in very narrow terms: Sadness after an important person passes. That is a valid reason most people seek grief therapy. But grieving can also come from lost relationships
Do you have an adept ability to flex and bend to the needs of your environment? Do you struggle to identify and prioritize your own needs? Are your goals and dreams collecting dust while you compulsively tend to those around you? Codependency often develops in the personality structures of people who are raised in chaotic and neglectful environment
Do you find yourself getting caught up in unhealthy behavior patterns that you just can't get out of no matter how hard you try? Do you get weighed down by depression or overcome with anxiety? Do you keep trying to figure out your emotional struggles on your own, but realize that things really aren't getting any better?
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Are you feeling lost, exhausted, or unsure of your identity and life's direction? Struggling with dissatisfaction in work or relationships, or grappling with feelings of inadequacy? You're not alone, and I’m here to help.
In our sessions, we'll explore these feelings together, helping you to better understand yourself and your
Welcome to your opportunity to make real change in your life! I am here to help support and heal who you are now, while stimulating your growth toward who you are capable of being. Whether you know it or not, you arrive with all the resources you need to heal and thrive deep within you. It's my job to help you access those resources. While wo
Looking for a therapist who is warm, honest and real? I never check my humor at the door. I want to help you build strong relationships and feel confident and joyful. Isn't that what life's about?
You deserve to feel like your best self. I believe humans have incredible strength, resilience and creativity. We just lose track of it at t
I have 30 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in the field of Mental Health. I have been trained in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis on exploring the conscious and unconscious influences that affect how you deal to stress, relationships, loss, and life transitions.
During my clinical training I also focused on Somatic Studies,
My style is direct, genuine, empathic, and intuitive. In sessions, I strive to provide a different experience for you - one where you are heard and given honest reflection and insight. We focus on increased self-awareness, breaking old patterns, and learning new ways of relating to yourself and others. My intention is to provide a safe, non-judgmen
I believe that while personal growth is a lifelong process, therapy shouldn't be. That's why I use methods of psychotherapy that have been proven to improve clients' quality of life in a reasonable amount of time. My approach to psychotherapy is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical B
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