I am a Chicano male raised in the Midwest. I have served my community as a counselor, professor, mentor, therapist, and advocate for students, especially first generation and men of color. I have a Masters in Social Work and an LCSW that has allowed me the opportunity to be of service to community.
My role with clients is to be an observer to transformation and change. Just as in metaphysics, having an observer changes the dynamics of the situation. I don’t just observe but compassionately walk with those I work with and take a non-directive approach to what is brought into session. Through mindfulness we aim to recenter the body, mind and felt sense of what the individual is processing. Through this somatic approach we emphasize the importance of feeling, what the mind is rationalizing.
The bridging of worldviews is made by shifting root metaphors and bringing awareness to the archetypal nature of the issues that all human beings face as part of being alive. By providing a safe non-judgmental space that invites the sum parts of an individual, we look to address the shadow work and take a deeper look into the smoky mirror.
