In my clinical practice, I am dedicated to helping clients find balance and harmony by identifying obstacles and patterns that contribute to their current challenges. I strongly believe that meaningful change, guided by compassion and determination, fosters healing and promotes overall well-being.
I take a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring my work to each client's unique needs using a variety of evidence-based techniques. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I bring both personal and professional experience to create a welcoming, safe space where clients feel valued and supported in their healing journey.
Beyond my passion for helping others, I find joy in spending time with my family, especially with my grandchildren. I also enjoy exercising, cooking, gardening, interior remodeling and decorating, learning about different cultures, and traveling.
Areas of Specialization:
• Depression, Anxiety, Panic, and Phobias, Mood Disorders
• Relationship Issues, Couples, Parenting, and Family Dynamics
• Self-esteem, Grief and Loss, and Life Transitions
• Stress Management and Family-of-Origin Issues
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma, and Abuse
• Multicultural Issues, including adapting to a new culture and identity transitions
• Caregiver stress
• Copying with chronic health conditions
Therapeutic Approaches:
• Mindfulness
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Action-Oriented Therapies (Drama Therapy)
• Gottman Theory
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD (PET)
• Life Coaching
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
MO LPC 2015012517