Services
- Individual
- Couples
About My Clients
My clients are adults (18+), who are dealing with stress, anxiety or depression due to phases of life, college adjustment, chronic/terminal illness (including vast experience with oncology patients and caregivers), grief or cultural adjustment. You are stronger than you think. It is okay to feel stuck in issues of life; this is normal. My commitment is to provide you with therapeutic non-judgmental and integrative support to help you regain a better emotional wellbeing.
My Background and Approach
My goal is to support you to feel good about who you are. Bilingual FL Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Idaho Licensed Clinical Counselor & Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2. I also have Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral training and Life Coach. I have 15 yrs. post Master-level clinical experience in grief counseling, as well as life/career coaching, anxiety/stress/PTSD, school/college issues, women's issues, phase of life issues, relationship issues, self-esteem/assertiveness, peer relationships, chronic/terminal illness support to patients and caregivers, as well as acculturation issues. I work with my clients and meet them where they are. I use Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness/Progressive Relaxation tools, as well as Brief Therapy Solution-Focused, Person-Centered and Gestalt (in grief therapy), as well as integrative approach to therapy.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
"Every single journey starts with a first step". If I have to choose a motto for my therapeutic approach, this is the one that fits my practice the most. I am a passionate believer about self-empowering my clients into embracing and accepting who they are by using their inner skills (and even their own flaws) as tools for personal growth. As a Hispanic, my background has a strong respect for all cultures, religions and beliefs. I believe each person has their unique worth and deserve to be seen, heard and understood. For immediate appointments, please go to my website to schedule. *If you have a safety or emergency issue (active suicidal ideations with plan to act, suicidal impulses), please either call 911 or text/call 988 for immediate help. *Si usted tiene una situación de emergencia (con ideaciones activas de suicido, incluyendo plan para actuar o impulsos de suicidio), por favor llame al 911 o envíe un texto/llame al 988 para ayuda inmediata.