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About My Clients
I work with Adults (18+); Preteens/Teens (12-18). I work with clients who may experience addiction/substance use, have neurodivergent identities, Queer/Trans exploration, and who may have chronic illnesses.
My Background and Approach
As a Hispanic, white, queer/nonbinary, neurodivergent individual, I strive in providing an inclusive and affirming environment. I am deeply committed to trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and culturally responsive care that honors the intersections of identity, history, and systemic influence. The complexities of life - historically, present, future - are all impactful. I believe that there is not a “one size fits all” for counseling. Like in life, we will adapt in the therapeutic space to allow you to feel empowered throughout your journey. I provide Attachment Theory, Relational Cultural Theory, Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Trauma-Focused, and Harm Reduction approaches. As a Licensed Addictions Counselor and Licensed Professional Counseling Candidate, let us work together to help you grow!
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Whether you call it counseling, therapy, or something else; this space is for you! My counseling philosophy is grounded in a holistic, person-centered framework that affirms each client’s lived experience. I believe that healing and transformation stems from empowerment, connection, and the integration of understanding oneself holistically. My role is to be as supportive as I can with clients by offering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore all aspects of oneself. At the heart of my work is a commitment to authenticity and creativity - both in the therapeutic process and in how I show up as a counselor. The road to authenticity means change. I describe change as “disgustingly beautiful”, and I am here to be on your side with these changes. The therapeutic relationship is a relationship and not one-sided. We can be human together and grow from one another!