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 Latina and 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.