Services
- Individual
About My Clients
Your past trauma does not need to keep defining you. Let's process it together. I want to walk alongside people—especially LGBTQIA+ folks—who are ready to do the work of healing and growth. In our sessions, I use CBT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness to help you manage symptoms, shift unhelpful patterns, and move toward a life that feels genuinely purposeful and rewarding. Above all, I focus on building trust and honest connection, because real healing starts there.
My Background and Approach
I like to say I’m a late bloomer in education. At 29, I returned to school and earned my BFA from Florida International University in Miami. Growing up in a family of painters and musicians, creativity came naturally. Painting has always been a passion—I still create today—and I loved exhibiting my work and wandering galleries for inspiration. Later, I felt called to channel that same creativity into helping people heal. At 50, I earned my master’s in Clinical Social Work from Barry University, and in 2021 I became a licensed clinical social worker in California. This work has been deeply fulfilling. Entering the mental health field later in life has given me a unique, grounded perspective. My experiences help me connect with empathy, clarity, and gratitude. I’m energized, not burned out, and grateful to support others as they grow and heal. My story is a reminder that it’s never too late to follow your calling—or to help others find theirs.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I was born in Colombia and came to the U.S. as a kid. My family struggled with addiction and mental health, and those experiences shaped much of my early life and beliefs. Growing up in a strict Catholic community gave me a sense of belonging, but it also brought deep conflict when I realized I am gay. When I finally came out at 15, everything in my world shifted. The pain of rejection and the weight of religious trauma left lasting marks, and learning to heal from those wounds has been an ongoing journey. At the same time, those challenges became the foundation for my resilience and the compassion I bring to therapy. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, to question your worth, and to wrestle with identity and belonging. And I also know the power of finding your voice, rewriting your story, and creating a life that feels true to who you are. That’s why I became a therapist. I want to walk alongside people—especially LGBTQIA+ folks—who are ready to do the work of healing and growth.