More than 20 years as a therapist has shown me that no two people experience anxiety, depression, or trauma in the same way. For some, it shows up as sleepless nights or constant worry. For others, it's memories that continue to affect the present or a heaviness that's difficult to put into words. Whatever has brought you to therapy, you don't have to face it alone. I'll meet you where you are and work alongside you to help you find practical tools, healing, and a path forward that feels right for you.

You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or the lingering weight of past experiences, unsure how to feel like yourself again. Even when you’re doing your best to keep up, it can feel exhausting to manage the emotional toll on your own. I support adults 18+ in navigating these challenges with care and understanding. I am motivated by helping each person move toward the best version of themselves, and I believe meaningful change is possible with the right support. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, with a holistic lens that looks beyond symptoms alone. When helpful, this can include medication support alongside building health-conscious habits like exercise, meditation, and strengthening social connection. I offer services in Spanish and aim to meet you in a way that feels both practical and empowering. If you’re ready to begin feeling more balanced and connected in your life, you don’t have to take that step alone. Reach out when you feel ready, and we can begin moving toward lasting change together.

I became a mental health clinician because life can be hard, and it is important that people have a safe space to work through life's hardships. Counseling inspires me as no matter what life throws at you, there are people around to provide support. I intend to be a place that people can find support and have someone walk beside them as they tackle new and old hurts.

My therapeutic approach is not confined to a singular method; I adapt so I can meet the individual's specific needs and preferences, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.

As an experienced licensed mental health therapist, I’ve had the privilege to work with many high-achieving and accomplished professionals to help them realize their goals to live a joyful and fulfilled life. I provide a safe therapeutic space for you to explore the issues you’re dealing with so you can gain insight and move toward a healthier and more happy life.

Anxiety, depression, and stress can quietly take over, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to get back to yourself. You might be functioning on the outside while internally feeling stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift—replaying thoughts, carrying emotional weight, or questioning why things still feel this hard. Over time, it can start to feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are underneath it all. Therapy offers a chance to slow down, make sense of what’s been building, and begin creating space for something different—something that feels more like you.

You may be doing your best to keep moving forward while depression, anxiety, or the weight of past experiences makes everyday life feel harder than it should. Maybe your mind rarely slows down, you feel disconnected from yourself or others, or certain experiences continue to affect you long after they’ve passed. These struggles can become familiar patterns that leave you feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward. Therapy can help you understand what’s beneath those patterns, develop new ways of responding, and begin moving toward a life that feels more manageable, connected, and fulfilling.

Exposure to generational trauma and the hope of breaking the cycle motivated my career choice in mental health. People oftentimes have limited control over what happens to them, but they have full control of how they respond. My goal is to empower individuals to respond in ways that reduce trauma, improve self-image, and allow them to be the best version of themselves.

You're doing your best to keep everything together, but inside, it feels like you're constantly bracing for something to go wrong. Maybe anxiety is running the show, or unresolved trauma still echoes in your relationships, leaving you disconnected from others—and yourself. It's exhausting trying to manage it all without the safety and support you need. I work with individuals who feel stuck in these painful patterns, helping them make sense of their experiences and move toward a steadier, more connected version of themselves.

My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons including mood dysregulation, difficulty adjusting to life changes, low self-esteem, relational problems, and general feelings of malcontent. I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Dominguez Hills and have experience working with a variety of populations across community mental health, private practice, and school-based settings.

You might find yourself replaying conversations in your mind, questioning whether you said the right thing, or feeling emotionally drained by the effort it takes to hold everything together. Anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles can quietly shape how you see yourself and the people around you, leaving you unsure how to express what you truly need or how to feel understood. On the outside, life may appear steady, but internally you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that are hard to change. These experiences can make it difficult to trust your instincts or feel confident in your relationships. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, reflect, and begin understanding the patterns that keep you feeling stuck so that new ways of relating—to yourself and to others—can start to take shape.

It can feel heavy to move through your days carrying stress and depression that others don’t always see. On the outside, you may be getting through what’s expected of you, but inside there’s a sense of disconnection, exhaustion, or frustration that doesn’t easily lift. Over time, these feelings can shape patterns in your relationships and the way you relate to yourself, leaving you wondering how things got this hard—or how to begin shifting them. With the right support, it’s possible to start untangling those patterns and move toward something that feels more manageable and more like you.