CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #161352

“Culturally responsive therapy for teens, young adults, and families”

Your identity, culture, and experiences shape your story. I provide bilingual, culturally grounded therapy that honors where you come from while helping you build the future you deserve.

WHO I WORK WITH

I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating:

• Depression, anxiety, and mood challenges

• Family conflicts and cultural differences

• Relationship struggles

• Identity and self-worth questions

• Substance use recovery

• Immigration and acculturation stress

• Life transitions

I'm especially committed to serving:

• Recently arrived youth and families

• Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities

• Young people navigating cultural identity

• Families experiencing generational or cultural conflicts

Services available in English and Spanish.

MY APPROACH

I practice from a liberation psychology framework, which means I understand that your challenges don't exist in isolation—they're connected to your family, culture, community, and the broader systems around you.

My Methods:

• Narrative Therapy - We'll explore the stories you've been told and the stories you want to write

• Liberation Psychology - We'll address both individual and systemic factors

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Practical skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

• Motivational Interviewing - Finding your own path to change

• Circle Keeping - Community-based healing practices

I bring a collaborative, accepting, and straightforward approach to our work together.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our Journey Together:

Introduction and Assessment We'll explore what brings you to therapy, honoring your full context—cultural, familial, and personal.

Treatment Planning / Goal Setting Together, we'll set goals that reflect your values and what matters in your life and community.

Skills Building / Processing We'll develop practical tools while processing difficult experiences, always grounding our work in what's culturally relevant for you.

Reflection / Temperature Checks We'll regularly assess what's working and adjust our approach to ensure therapy serves you.

ABOUT ME

From 2019 through 2025, I've dedicated my practice to community mental health, with a primary focus on recently arrived youth and Transitional Age Youth. Working with teens, young adults, and their families, I've offered therapy, case management, and comprehensive support to contribute to stability in their lives during times of significant transition.

I'm a Certified Circle Keeper for the Joven Noble Currículum through the National Compadres Network, which has deepened my capacity to facilitate healing and growth in culturally grounded ways.

As an ENTJ who identifies as a selectively social introvert, I've found increasing stability and confidence over time. I bring this grounded, authentic presence to my therapeutic relationships.

Credentials:

• MS in Counseling Psychology, San Francisco State University (2019)

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 161352, California)

• Certified Circle Keeper, Joven Noble Currículum (National Compadres Network)

IN MY FREE TIME

I love outdoor activities—running, cycling, and hiking, especially with my dog. Beaches and mountains are my favorite places to reconnect with myself. I also enjoy reading and going to the movies to relax.

FEES & INSURANCE

Session Rates:

• 50-minute sessions: $225

• 75-minute sessions: $275

I'm currently out of network with insurance. I can provide superbills for you to submit for out-of-network reimbursement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you offer therapy in Spanish? Yes! I'm fully bilingual and offer therapy in both English and Spanish.

Do you have experience with immigrant families? Yes, I've worked extensively with recently arrived youth and their families, understanding the unique challenges of immigration, acculturation, and navigating multiple cultural worlds.

What does culturally responsive therapy mean? It means I honor your cultural background, values, and experiences as central to our work together—not as an afterthought. Your identity and context shape our therapeutic approach.