I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children and families, including 12 years as a Parenting Specialist and Family Therapist. I hold an M.Ed. in Education and an MS in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon, and I’m fluent in Spanish. My approach is grounded in evidence-based models like DBT-informed, TF-CBT, Triple P, CBT, ACT and Solution-Focused strategies.
I believe everyone has the capacity to change. My style is direct, supportive, and often infused with humor.
What I Do
Family & Parenting Support I help families navigate communication breakdowns, boundary challenges, and conflict. Using a systemic lens, I work with parents, teens, and children to build connection, cooperation, and clarity.
Couples Therapy I support couples in rebuilding intimacy, improving communication, and fostering a deeper sense of teamwork and mutual respect.
Individual Therapy I work with teens and adults to manage the symptoms related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, addiction, and life transitions—using practical, actionable tools that support real change.
Teen & Adolescent Support I specialize in working with adolescents, helping them manage behavioral challenges, build self-esteem, and navigate peer and school-related stress.
I use strength-based and behavioral approaches and encourage clients to practice new skills in their everyday lives—not just in session.
