What's My Approach to Therapy?
As a multilingual and Latina therapist, I provide psychotherapy to college students and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, family dynamics, relationship issues, grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, racial injustice, and various disabilities. I have extensive experience using cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and self-compassion. I believe therapy is a conversation and a first step. My goal is to guide you to use your strengths while believing in yourself and what you can do on your own healing journey.
Who are my clients? Maybe you're a perfectionist and hard on yourself. Or lately, things are so tough that stopping scrolling feels like a mission, or getting out of bed feels insurmountable. Your thoughts feel like they're spiraling without end. Your culture and family mean a lot to you, and you're struggling to prioritize yourself within that. You feel unseen, and you want to empower yourself.
I am here to shine a flashlight and guide, but you are and will be the person to create the change and healing you need in your life. To support that emotional wellness, I focus on promoting both physical and mental health and care. Our minds, bodies, and hearts are connected. When one is struggling, the other feels it. Chronic pain and illness are areas that I specialize in, and whether you've had it your whole life or it's new, I am here to support you. In addition, I champion disabilities and provide disability-friendly care. It's pivotal to identify and challenge ableism in our day-to-day lives.
As a Mexican American therapist, my cultural identity is integral to who I am and to my practice. I am passionate about providing linguistically and culturally competent care. I serve individuals from various races and ethnicities, including immigrants. Using this culturally aware and strengths-based approach, I listen to your needs and guide you based on your beliefs, whether that be to incorporate your culture, faith, identity, or simply your values as a person.
My Practice & Services
We are a tight-knit, friendly, and welcoming practice. We are here to support you and to listen, affirming that you are the expert of your lived experience. Thank you for considering working with me. If you're unsure, feel free to reach out for a free 15 minute consultation!
What I Usually Need to Know to Help
Your story is yours to own. I would love to hear your story, in your own words, and however your journey looks like for you. It?s helpful for you to describe recent challenges and how those challenges are impacting your day to day life so that I can help you process this and build coping tools. Furthermore, if you share details of your story, past andor present, that can also help me get to know you and learn how your worldview may be shaped by these experiences. That may involve talking about relationships, your family or origin, school experiences, work dynamics, etc. You get to share whatever you feel ready to tell me.
On the Fence About Going to Therapy?
Seeing a therapist may feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable. You want to do it on your own; a lot of us have been there. The reality is, you could do it on your own, but at what cost? I'm not here to do it for you but to empower you and guide you as you build the tools you need. Maybe instead of tools you just need a space to listen where it's 100% about you. This could be your space. You get to define what this space looks like for you.
Had a Negative Therapy Experience?
It's hard when you have a negative experience with therapy. Whether it was the therapist or the treatment modality or something else entirely, I hear you. Just because someone is a therapist doesn't mean they are YOUR therapist. That also goes for me. If you're unsure, reach out and we can have a brief consultation call to see if we're a good fit. We can also have an initial session if you would like after that. Your therapy is about you, not about me. If you change your mind and want to see another therapist, that is okay. My priority is supporting you, however that looks for you. And if that means having sessions with me, that would be wonderful. It is your decision and no one gets to decide for you.
