Powerful mind therapy

Now Available for Online Counseling

ABOUT ME

I take a humanistic approach to therapy, believing that every individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Life can be challenging, and learning how to navigate those challenges is an important part of our journey. We are the authors of our own stories, and while our experiences shape us, they do not define us.

My goal is to help individuals identify healthy ways to meet their needs, explore what is most meaningful to them, and develop a greater sense of empowerment in their lives. I believe that understanding our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors allows us to make intentional choices and invest our emotional energy in ways that support our well-being. The mind is powerful, and learning how to use that power effectively can create meaningful change in our daily lives.

I specialize in working with adolescents and have extensive experience collaborating with school districts, providing therapeutic support to students throughout the school day. My work has included crisis intervention and services for teens who may not otherwise have access to mental health support. I have worked with youth facing challenges such as teen pregnancy, behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and substance use recovery.

I am passionate about helping teens better understand their emotions and experiences while developing healthy coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and building confidence as they prepare for adulthood. Together, we can identify strengths, set meaningful goals, and create strategies that support long-term growth and resilience.

Above all, I want you to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in sharing even the most difficult thoughts and experiences. Therapy can be challenging, but it can also bring relief, healing, and a deeper understanding of yourself. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important aspects of the healing process, which is why I believe it is important for you to know a little about me as well.

Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply looking to better understand yourself, I am here to support you on your journey toward growth, healing, and becoming the person you want to be.

About

Passionate About Inspiring Others

My journey has shaped both who I am and how I connect with others. I was raised by a single mother who immigrated to the United States with three children, and growing up Latina while navigating both Hispanic and American cultures often left me questioning where I belonged. Like many people, I struggled to understand my identity in a world that constantly tells us how we should look, act, and live. These messages can make it difficult to discover our authentic selves and move confidently toward our goals.

As a teenager, I faced my own challenges with depression and anxiety. During that time, I struggled to recognize my strengths and potential. Through difficult life experiences and the consequences of impulsive decisions, I learned the importance of finding my voice, building self-awareness, and feeling empowered in my own life.

Life has taught me that growth often comes through adversity. Becoming a teen mother and facing adult responsibilities at a young age was overwhelming. I have also experienced domestic violence, sexual trauma, substance abuse, and one of the most difficult decisions of my life—placing a child in an open adoption. These experiences have shaped my understanding of resilience, healing, and the complexities of the human experience.

I am not perfect I am human. Like many of the clients I work with, I continue to learn, grow, and navigate life's challenges. My experiences taught me the value of understanding our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how self-awareness can create meaningful change. Healing is not about having all the answers; it is about being willing to take the first step.

Now, enough about me. I want to learn about you.

Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to support you. Together, we can explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and help you move toward the life you want to create. Your story matters, and I would be honored to walk alongside you as you discover your potential and find your path forward.