Professional with over thirty experience collectively in mental health/clinic-based care and in an educational capacity. Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish. Extensive work experience with culturally diverse populations throughout San Diego County and Ventura County. Knowledgeable in working with co-occurring disorders, substance abuse and a variety of mental health disorders. Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor since an intern in 2006.
Having a multi-cultural, multi-generational, bilingual background in education and counseling has equipped me with the ability to connect and build rapport to provide a client-centered approach. The relationship built leads to the ability to move through the stages of treatment to advance to improved functioning. The therapeutic process utilizes ethical guidelines and evidenced-based practices tailored uniquely to each person's needs.
A first session is focused on building rapport, a fact gathering mission and learning what the client is looking for in therapy. This includes discussing goals for therapy, frequency, as well as desired therapeutic connection.
