Supporting you in your Journey to Healing

Life's challenges don't discriminate, and neither should access to quality mental health care. As a Licensed Social Worker fluent in both English and Spanish, I understand that healing happens best when you can express yourself in the language that feels most natural to you. Whether you're a teenager navigating the complexities of adolescence, a young adult finding your place in the world, or someone from the LGBTQ+ community seeking affirming care, I'm here to walk alongside you on your path to wellness.

My approach centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear. I believe that every person has the inherent strength to overcome their challenges, and my role is to help you discover and harness that strength. Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs, we'll work together to address the root causes of your struggles and develop healthy coping strategies that serve you long after our sessions end.

Areas of Expertise

Depression & Anxiety

Navigate the complex emotions of depression and anxiety with personalized strategies that help you regain control of your mental health. Together, we'll identify triggers, develop coping mechanisms, and work toward sustainable emotional well-being.

Trauma Recovery

Heal from past traumatic experiences in a supportive environment designed for your safety and comfort. Using trauma-informed approaches, we'll process difficult experiences at your pace while building resilience and post-traumatic growth.

LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Find acceptance and understanding in a therapy space that celebrates your authentic self. I provide culturally competent care that addresses the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, and navigating societal pressures.

Adolescent & Young Adult Support

Navigate the critical transitions of teenage years and early adulthood with guidance tailored to your developmental stage. Address issues like identity formation, peer relationships, academic stress, and the journey toward independence.

Therapeutic Approaches

I utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities that have been proven effective in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. My integrative approach means I'll draw from different techniques to create a treatment plan that's uniquely suited to your needs and goals.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to actions aligned with your values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specifically addresses the impact of traumatic experiences, helping you process trauma while developing healthy thought patterns and coping strategies.

Why Choose Bilingual Therapy?

Language is more than communication—it's the vessel for our deepest thoughts, emotions, and cultural experiences. For many bilingual individuals, certain feelings or concepts can only be fully expressed in their native language. By offering therapy in both English and Spanish, I ensure that language never becomes a barrier to your healing. This cultural and linguistic competency allows for more authentic therapeutic relationships and more effective treatment outcomes.

Whether you're more comfortable expressing complex emotions in Spanish, need to process family dynamics within a cultural context, or simply prefer the nuanced understanding that comes with therapy in your first language, I'm equipped to meet you exactly where you are. This approach is particularly valuable for first-generation immigrants, bicultural individuals, and families navigating multiple cultural identities.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

Taking the first step toward mental health support requires courage, and I commend you for considering therapy. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or simply need someone to talk to during a difficult time, I'm here to provide the compassionate, professional support you deserve.

Schedule Consultation

Ready to start? Contact me to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how therapy can support your goals.

Insurance & Payment

I work with various insurance plans and offer sliding scale fees to ensure therapy is accessible to those who need it.

Flexible Scheduling

Evening and weekend appointments available to accommodate work, school, and family commitments.

My professional background:

MA in Social Work from University of Illinois at Chicago, Jane Addams College of Social Work

I have been in the field of social work for about ten years, working in a variety of different non-profit settings, including outpatient treatment, and residential treatment. I completed my internship working with LGBTQ youth at Howard Brown. I have also been a clinical director and provided supervision and training to other therapists.