I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 13 years of experience. I am Latina and bilingual in Spanish. I graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology. I have worked as a therapist in a variety of clinical settings. I have provided individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy in a private practice setting and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
My clinical approach is utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT). CBT is a goal-oriented treatment that encourages one to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people’s difficulties and help change the way we feel. My approach is culturally-sensitive, non-judgmental, and strength-based. I incorporate existential therapy to focus on the human condition as a whole and to highlight our capabilities encouraging us to take responsibility for our successes.
During our clinical sessions, I will provide a safe and comfortable environment where you will be able to express your concerns, thoughts, and emotions. Humor is my third language and I use it in sessions to make my clients feel more at ease. My strengths as a therapist are treating my clients with respect and sensitivity. I am flexible and understanding. I have learned what makes a great clinician is introducing yourself as a human first and a therapist second.
