Professional Identity and Background:
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in somatic psychotherapy, I bring a unique perspective rooted in both clinical expertise and personal commitment to marginalized communities. My approach integrates mind-body healing through evidence-based somatic practices, drawing inspiration from innovative therapeutic frameworks that honor the complexity and uniqueness of each client’s lived experience. I view healing as an artful collaboration where creativity and clinical skill support clients’ journeys toward wholeness.

LGBTQ+ Clinical Specialization and Services:
My practice offers comprehensive LGBTQ+ affirming services with particular expertise in:

Somatic-Informed LGBTQ+ Care:
I integrate somatic attachment therapy principles with LGBTQ+ affirming practices, recognizing how identity-related trauma and minority stress manifest in the body. This approach helps clients reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom while navigating the unique challenges of LGBTQ+ identity development and expression.

Intersectional Identity Support: I specialize in working with clients who hold multiple marginalized identities, understanding how various forms of discrimination overlap and intersect. This includes supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who also navigate experiences related to race, ethnicity, neurodivergence, and other intersecting identities.

Affirming Therapy Practices:
My clinical work emphasizes creating inclusive therapeutic environments through affirming language, trauma-informed care, and validation of all aspects of clients’ identities. I prioritize building strong therapeutic alliances that foster meaningful growth and well-being.

Educational Background and Clinical Training Core Clinical Credentials:

Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from University of Southern California, specializing in Children & Family Studies

Licensed Clinical Social Worker #100908

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies with Minor in Child Development

Specialized LGBTQ+ and Trauma Training:

Somatic Attachment Therapy certification

Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Intervention training

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Certified Therapist

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy certification

PEERS® Young Adult Certified Provider

Continuing Education and Professional Development:

Polyvagal Theory training

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders

HeartMath Clinical Certification for Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Regulation

Professional Experience and Community Engagement:
With over 11 years of experience as a social worker since 2014, I have extensive experience providing teletherapy services to California clients while based in Spain. My work spans multiple therapeutic platforms including Grow Therapy, Alma, Headway, SonderMind, Kaiser Northern California, and Blue Shield MHSA/Magellan, demonstrating my commitment to making LGBTQ+ affirming care accessible across diverse healthcare systems.

My colleagues describe my work as “creative, relational, and deeply supportive,” with particular recognition for building strong therapeutic alliances and offering engaging, effective somatic practices. I am known for my culturally-sensitive approaches to mental health care and ability to constantly adapt interventions to client strengths and needs.

Commitment to LGBTQ+ Community and Ongoing Learning:
I maintain an active commitment to professional development in LGBTQAIP+ affirming practices, staying current with evolving terminology, best practices, and research in the field. My practice philosophy centers on understanding that LGBTQAIP+ individuals face disproportionate mental health risks and require specialized, affirming interventions that address minority stress, internalized stigma, and the unique challenges of identity development.

I am particularly passionate about integrating somatic approaches with LGBTQAIP+ affirming therapy, recognizing how gender identity, sexual orientation, and related experiences are held in the body. This specialized focus allows me to offer clients innovative therapeutic approaches that address both psychological and embodied aspects of their LGBTQ+ journey.

Through my practice, HealtheMindset, I am committed to providing ethical, culturally competent services that celebrate and affirm the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences, while utilizing cutting-edge somatic interventions to support lasting healing and transformation.