Great to meet you!
Hello y hola! I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW with over a decade of experience providing talk therapy, skills training, parenting psychoeducation among other to the NYC communities. I provide therapy in English or Spanish. My therapeutic lens is systemic strength based. This means I assess you as a whole person, in your environment & honor your unique life experiences, while focusing on your innate resilience to help you thrive.
**Regarding substance use, I operate firmly from a modern, compassionate harm-reduction lens. I have extensive experience working with persons who utilize substances as a coping mechanism to manage stress and daily burnout. Rather than imposing a rigid, one-size-fits-all abstinence model, we use Behavioral Self-Control Training (BSCT) based and Motivational Interviewing focused to help clients establish responsible boundaries, achieve moderation, and improve their overall quality of life without disrupting their professional or personal obligations. Together we will explore underlying triggers, trauma & other negative experiences, so you can self-determine if alternative coping strategies will benefit or improve your relationships & lifestyle at home, school, work and in the community.