I am a LCSW with 17 years of experience in foster care, supporting individuals through trauma, loss, family disruption, and immigration-related stress. Throughout my work, I have walked alongside clients navigating complex and often overwhelming life circumstances, helping them find stability, understanding, and a path forward.
I provide culturally responsive, bilingual (English/Spanish) care informed by 17 years of experience working with foster care and complex trauma. My work is grounded in an understanding of how culture, identity, and lived experience shape mental health and the healing process.
As a Latina clinician, I hold deep respect for cultural and spiritual supports when they are meaningful to you, and I strive to incorporate them into our work in a way that feels authentic and affirming. My approach is centered on reducing mental health stigma while creating a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and respected.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care to support healing in a way that is both practical and culturally grounded. Together, we will work to build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward greater empowerment, resilience, and overall well-being.
In our first session, we will review confidentiality and its limits to ensure clarity and help build a foundation of trust. We’ll also discuss expectations, including attendance and the importance of consistency in the therapeutic process, and establish any agreements needed for you to feel safe, supported, and comfortable moving forward.
