Services
About My Clients
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I can offer support to those struggling with career-related stress, relationship issues, or coping mechanism that are no longer serving them. No matter who the client, I believe living authentically is key to personal growth and happiness. Our work together will emphasize developing the tools needed to express yourself, build confidence, develop healthy relationships, and connect with the world around you.
My Background and Approach
I provide a custom therapeutic plan for every client, drawing from an integrative blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other models. My style is grounded in empathy and lightheartedness, and my primary goal is to build an authentic and respectful relationship that creates a safe space for you to explore, laugh, cry, and ultimately grow into the person you want to be.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Growing up as a closeted gay boy in a Latin immigrant family, I learned to hide parts of my identity at an early age. I suffered from what some call 'the good boy syndrome,' pushing myself to overachieve in sports, art, and academics to prove my worth and feel like I belonged despite the secrets I kept. At the time, this warped drive opened up many doors. It led me to Stanford University, where I pursued engineering and set a course for what I believed to be the conventional definition of success. It wouldn’t be until adulthood that I learned the consequences of keeping parts of myself secret. Outside of my professional life, I’m happiest when I’m engaged in community. That looks like traveling, attending concerts, watching shows with friends, playing kickball with my team, or calling my family in California. And although I enjoy my routines, I live for adventure and new experiences.