Services
About My Clients
I am a bi-iterate and bicultural psychotherapist that specializes on problems that affect the family when generations within the household have contrasting cultural understandings. I have also worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have experience in many areas, including family reunification counseling, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, multigenerational family conflict, couples counseling, life transitions, chronic pain, and grief.
My Background and Approach
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Associate in San Antonio, Texas under the supervision of Laurie Ann Hightower, PhD. I have received my bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Minor in Psychology from California State Dominguez Hills University in Carson, California. I also have received my Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Family, Couple & Individual Psychotherapy, as well as, received a Certificate for Psychology Services for Spanish Speaking Populations from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. I have training in trauma, sexual assault, sand play, & play therapy through my experience at the Rape Crisis Center & training in chronic pain at Health Texas Clinic. I have interned for Community Counseling, Haven for Hope, & Driggers Elementary Counseling. I offer Psychological Testing/Assessments & Immigration Evaluations for immigration procedures.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Alfred Adler said, “Meanings are not determined by situations. We determine ourselves by the meanings we ascribe to situations.” I believe that we construct stories about our experiences and the world around us. Those stories can either empower us or generate issues. I hope to accompany you in re-authoring those stories that generate issues in your life. I will take a not-knowing stance as I believe that you are the expert of your story. I will genuinely be a curious listener and facilitate thought provoking questions to assist you in the reauthoring of your story.