I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, and identity-related stress. My approach as a therapist is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I help clients heal from traumatic experiences, learn new coping skills, and cultivate deep self-compassion and self-knowledge. When working with couples, I focus on creating emotional safety, increasing understanding between partners, and shifting the unhelpful patterns that keep us stuck and disconnected.

As a queer, Latina social worker and psychotherapist, I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about working with marginalized communities, and I bring a deeply affirming, anti-oppressive lens to every session. My therapy space is queer, gender-expansive, and sex-positive, and I have experience working with survivors, immigrants, asylum seekers, activists, and those impacted by systemic injustice.

My clinical approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and somatic and mindfulness practices. I’m also trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1) and provide affirming care to partnerships and relationships of all configurations, including poly (polyamorous) and CNM (consensually non-monogamous) relationships.

I earned my Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, where I completed the DBT Intensive Training Program. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley. My clinical training and advocacy work have centered on supporting LGBTQIA+ communities, immigrants, refugees, sex workers, and previously incarcerated individuals through both direct care and systemic engagement.

Regardless of what brings you to therapy, asking for support is a brave investment in yourself. It’s an honor to help others heal, grow, and reconnect with their values so that they can move toward more fulfilling and liberated lives. I’d love to support you on your journey.

If you’re curious if we might be a good fit, schedule a free consultation call to get started!