As a bilingual (English & Spanish), bicultural, first-generation Latina born and raised in Boyle Heights, my worldview is deeply shaped by the resilience of marginalized communities, the weight of generational survival, and the intricate dance of navigating multiple cultures. As the daughter of Salvadorian immigrants who fled conflict in the 80s in search of a better life, I understand firsthand the invisible loads, systemic complexities, and profound courage it takes to build a path forward.
My approach to therapy is nurturing, strength-based, playful, and creative. I view the therapeutic space as a safe sanctuary where you can explore your lived experiences, stressors, and emotions at your own pace. Rather than serving as a purist in any single modality, I believe in meeting you where you are through an integrative lens that blends somatic awareness, mindfulness, and practical, goal-oriented support.
Whether you are navigating neurodivergence, grief, relationship hurdles, professional burnout, identity shifts, or life transitions, my role is to partner with you in deepening your understanding of your strengths while gently exploring the patterns, experiences, and emotions that shape your inner world. Together, we will work toward meaningful, lasting change in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. I am here to offer a compassionate, grounded space where you can feel genuinely supported as you tackle hard things, reconnect with yourself, and move toward the life you want to create.
Services Provided: Individual Psychotherapy
Languages: English, Spanish
Modalities Used: Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt Therapy
Treatment Focus: trauma, ADHD, relationship struggles, family conflict, cultural & ethnic issues, self-esteem, identity issues, life transitions, anxiety & panic, depression, grief and loss, stress management, and burnout
Ages: adults, elders
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross
Out-of-Network Session Rate: my standard rate for out-of-network sessions is $125 for individual therapy. I provide a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network coverage.