Hello, I am an immigrant from Mexico, bilingual and bicultural (Spanish/English), with over 40 years experienced in the human services field. I have worked in multiple settings over the years, including private practice, hospitals and clinics, however, I have been semi-retired for the past three years, dedicating myself to enjoying life, taking care of myself, and doing some work in the counseling field assisting others get fulfillment out of this life. I have been trained in multiple modalities of care but describe myself as eclectic (using models to fit a particular person and situation). I work best with client's who are motivated to make changes, involved, and follow homework assignments. I believe the first thing is to increase one's self-esteem and sense of empowerment in order to tackle life's challenges and mental health concerns (removing any victim mentality). 2nd, it's important to learn and apply coping / life skills, have some structure in one's life, including a healthy diet, exercise, work and enjoyable activities. I believe that most of the mental health challenges (except for severe conditions), can be improved to a satisfactory level, not removed completely, because part of being human is to have certain challenges and ongoing growth. I am very direct, challenge you, and ask you to collaborate and to be active. We work with specific goals in mind, and our work is meant to be brief. If you are ready to put the effort, let's work together.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Immigration issues, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 35277