I know sometimes it’s hard to believe that and I thank J Cole for the reminder in his song Love Yourz.

As a therapist I believe firmly in coming alongside you, understanding where you’re feeling stuck, and assisting you identify tangible steps in your healing journey. You are the expert on you, I’m here to support that and assist you become the best version of yourself.

My approach to counseling is truly integrative. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy with a bit of dialectical behavioral therapy - fancy way of saying I help you think critically about the way you think while also creating space for two things to be true at once and providing therapeutic skills. I utilize 8 dimensions of wellness as a tool for integrating various aspects of what health can mean. We only have one opportunity at life - we can’t go back and change anything that’s already happened, but we can absolutely change how we see ourselves amidst what has happened and choose a different reality moving forward. If aligned with your goals, I do integrate biblical approaches as we work through healing. You do not have to be a Christian or desire for this approach to counseling in order to work together.

I use a little spanglish, a lot of empathy, and sense of humor. I tend to be laid back, but I’ll also draw out what I’m seeing and become curious with you about how we move through what’s coming up in session.

I’m both a first generation college student and U.S. born Mexican with deep roots in Italy as well - all to say when I talk about healing I want to acknowledge there are different cultural impacts of what asking for help means, if at all. My goal is to help you identify what the healthiest version of you is and move in alignment with your values.

I have worked in a variety of settings as noted. I have worked with Veterans, individuals who have experienced trauma, grief, marital challenges, and church hurt to name a few.

Whatever your story is, there’s space for you here. Siguemos adelante!

I’m a therapist, but I’m also a daughter, sister, friend, fitness coach and hype woman. Aside from my career in therapy, I enjoy dancing bachata and salsa, painting abstract, spending time with loved ones, and strength training.