Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
My expertise revolves around working with individuals through a trauma focused psychodynamic and dbt lense. If you are a person who presently deals with anxiety, depression, or your feeling overwhelmed my therapeutic approach breaks down these issues into a tangible clear step approach to address your barriers. Additionally I have adapted these holistic strategies through my years of practice into video game therapy and family therapy.
My Background and Approach
My journey as a a therapist is an unorthodox one. As an immigrant from Mexico with a culture that never taught me or spoke about mental health, I grew up never knowing anything about anxiety, depression, or all the many conditions of mental health that at times, were starring at me in the face. I grew up always knowing that I wanted to make a difference but to be honest, I never had an idea how. It wasn't until after I finished my undergraduate degree at UCSB did i apply and attained a job as residential counselor in a facility that supported people who had acute symptoms of schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety and at times suicidal ideation. It wasn't until that moment when I received feedback from clients ranging from "You can tell you care", "You have a very warm personality", "You picked up on it and nobody else did". When I received those types of feedback, in that type of setting, I started to explore the possibility of becoming a therapist.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I have always been a strong advocate for social justice. I firmly believe in exclusivity and equity. I furthermore strongly support of attainable healthcare for everyone, which is why I'm currently paneling with insurance companies and am in the process of credentialing with Medicare and Medi-Cal.