“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.”

— bell hooks

My Story

I was born and raised in California’s Central Valley and now call New York City home, where I work as a psychotherapist, mental health educator, and activist.

As a first-generation college graduate and proud Latina, I know what it’s like to navigate spaces where you don’t always feel seen or understood. Growing up as the eldest daughter in a Mexican-American family shaped so much of how I show up in the world, and it’s also what called me to this heart-centered work. 

Healing is a deeply personal process. My hope is to walk alongside you with care and curiosity, helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom and reclaim your power in a way that feels true to you.

With six years of experience in the field, I offer individual and couples therapy, clinical supervision, and serve as the SAMHSA MHAT Coordinator at the City University of New York (CUNY). Whether I’m working one-on-one or in community, I always aim to show up with warmth, presence, and heart.

How I Work

My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and deeply collaborative. I believe that each person holds inherent strengths and wisdom. My goal as your therapist is to offer a space where your authentic self can be expressed and honored.

In our work together, we’ll explore both your past and present to gain a deeper understanding of who you are today—your challenges, but also the ways you love, create, and dream.

I’ll invite you to tune into your whole self: your thoughts and emotions, as well as your body. This might include noticing your mood, energy levels, tension, sexual desire, urges, impulses, self-soothing habits, and other physical sensations. As we build this awareness together, you’ll deepen your connection to your nervous system and develop tools to learn, grow, heal, and thrive.

Together, we can work towards meaningful change. My hope is to help you uncover patterns and build the self-compassion and self-regulation skills needed to thrive in your relationship with yourself and others.

Education & Training

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State. My background combines rigorous academic study with specialized training in somatic and trauma-focused modalities:

• MA in Mental Health Counseling: Teachers College, Columbia University

• EdM in Counseling Psychology: Teachers College, Columbia University

• BA in Psychology: University of California, Irvine

• BA in Education: University of California, Irvine

• Post Master’s Certificate: Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice: New York University

• Certificate in Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies: with Linda Thai

• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples: Dr. Sue Johnson via Pesi

My work is informed by liberation psychology, trauma studies, and the mind-body connection. I practice from a framework rooted in anti-racism, intersectional feminism, and queer theory, believing that true healing considers the whole person within their societal context. I am dedicated to meeting you where you are, tailoring our work to your unique history and needs.