Helping adults move through life’s challenges with compassion, practical tools, and meaningful change.
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I'm a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy in English and Spanish for adults from diverse backgrounds. I take a holistic, culturally responsive, and evidence-based approach, blending ACT, CBT, DBT-informed strategies, mindfulness, strengths-based, and solution-focused—with genuine human connection based on your unique needs.
Every person is different, and therapy should reflect that. Life has taught me that some of our greatest challenges can also become opportunities for healing, growth, and discovering strengths we didn't know we had.
I've experienced seasons of immigration, single parenting, caregiving, postpartum depression, and rebuilding after difficult times. Those experiences don't define me, but they have shaped the therapist I am today and continue to remind me that healing is possible.
My role is to walk alongside you, helping you better understand yourself, work through what's keeping you stuck, and build practical tools that support lasting change. I believe insight is important, but lasting change happens when we pair insight with action.
My hope is that you leave therapy not only feeling heard and supported, but also with greater confidence, practical tools, and the ability to navigate future challenges on your own.
Master of Social Work (MSW): San Diego State University
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential: San Diego State University
Bachelor's Degree: San Diego State University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Completed 3,000+ hours of supervised post-graduate clinical training.
Therapy can help with:
When you've been carrying too much for too long, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. Therapy offers a chance to pause, process what's been weighing on you, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater intention, resilience, and self-compassion.
Healing doesn't mean forgetting what happened. It means finding a way to move forward without letting the past continue to define your present. We'll work at a pace that feels right for you while creating space for both healing and growth.
Sometimes we find ourselves repeating the same behaviors even when we know they're no longer serving us. Together, we'll gently uncover what's beneath those patterns and create new ways of responding that feel healthier, more intentional, and more aligned with the life you want to build.
Life doesn't always go the way we planned. Whether you're starting over, adjusting to a new chapter, or feeling unsure about what's next, therapy can give you the space to slow down, sort through it, and figure out your next steps one at a time.
Sometimes we keep having the same arguments, choosing the same kinds of relationships, or putting everyone else's needs before our own without even realizing it. Therapy helps you recognize those patterns, understand where they come from, and begin responding in ways that feel healthier and more aligned with your values.
Living between cultures can be both beautiful and challenging. You may find yourself balancing different values, family expectations, or wondering where you truly fit. While I've had my own experiences as an immigrant, I'm most interested in hearing your story and understanding what your experience has been like.
Therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. My goal is to create a calm, welcoming space where you feel supported, understood, and encouraged to grow at your own pace.
Sessions are personalized to your needs. Together we'll explore patterns, build practical tools, and create meaningful changes that support your everyday life.
Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable while working toward the life you want.
Text +1(619) 436 4098 to schedule an initial consultation.
