​I am a proud first generation Latina; I am bicultural and bilingual. Before becoming a therapist, I worked with youth in different settings; as classroom helper, private tutor, teacher assistant and camp counselor. These experiences taught me valuable lessons on the different struggles that children and adolescents face, and with this, my passion for psychology was born and my journey began. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development from San Diego State University. I then attended Alliant International University and obtained my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.

My clinical experience began in Hospice Care, providing psychotherapy to terminal patients and their families, and as a grief counselor. I then moved on to the non-profit sector for many years and worked with children, adolescents and their families, focusing on behavioral challenges at home and school. One of the most important lessons I have learned in working with kids and teens is that the majority of the behaviors make sense, when you look at the context in which they occur, even the most bizarre! And, until proven otherwise, I believe parents want to have a good relationship with their kids and help them be successful at whatever they do. Therefore, parents always have a spot on my couch!

• Personal growth
• Low Self-Esteem 
• Self-Harm 
• Social and Communication Skills 
• Stress management
• Children 
• Adolescents 
• Adults
• Groups 
• Parenting 
• Family