I am passionate about being inclusive of diversity in all forms, with over 12 years of professional practice offering a range of counseling services for clients who identify across gender (non-binary, transgender, cisgender), sexual (queer, bisexual, asexual, among others), racial/ethnicity (Latinx, Filipinx, Native Indigenous, Black/African American, among others), neurodivergent (AD/HD, autism, etc), and spiritual identities (brujx, catholic, agnostic, among others). 

My approach to therapy is one that values the impact of sense of self, interpersonal connections, community, and family. The idea is that as human beings, we do not exist in isolation, and as such, the way we connect to others impacts our wellbeing and mental health. However, building healthy relationships to ourselves and each other can often be much harder than it sounds, especially if we have experiences of distrust and harm (or are currently living in a global pandemic!!). For these reasons, I am committed to providing counseling that centers resiliency and holistic wellness. I integrate these values in a cohesive and comprehensive framework for helping, healing, and self-empowerment.

Specialties and Expertise: academic/work performance, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autistic adults, boundaries, career concerns, coping skills, depression, family issues (challenges), gender, identity development, life transitions, mindfulness, “people-pleasing”, relationship concerns, self-compassion, sexuality, stress management, trauma, and women’s issues.

Clinical Training & Positions Held: University of California at Berkeley, Spectrum Practice of Berkeley, San Jose State University, University of Kentucky, Texas Woman’s University, Sante Center for Healing, Allen Psychological Center, Irving Family Advocacy Center, Promise House of Dallas, Eckerd Youth and Family Alternative Services, Center for Survivors of Torture, and College Living Experience.