Types of clients treated:
- Children (5-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young Adults (18-25)
- Adults (26-64)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Couples
- Families
- Groups
- LGBTQ+
- BIPOC
- Latinx / Spanish-Speaking
- Immigrants & First-Generation
- College Students
- Expats & Nomads
Types of mental health issues treated:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Trauma & PTSD
- Complex Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- Sexual Assault & Sexual Trauma
- Panic
- Personality Disorders (incl. BPD)
- Schizoaffective & Psychotic Disorders
- Substance Use & Recovery
- Anger Management
- Body Image & Body Dysmorphia
- Self-Esteem & Shame
- Relationship & Attachment Issues
- Identity & Belonging
- Sexuality & Gender Identity
- Cultural & Systemic Stress
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions
- Burnout & Stress
Types of therapies or interventions used:
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems / Parts Work
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Culturally Responsive & Decolonized Healing
- Compassion-Focused
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Somatic & Body-Based
- Mindfulness-Based
- Play Therapy
- LGBTQ+ & Gender-Affirming
Licenses/Certifications
- AMFT #141988
- Supervised by Emma Esper, LMFT #137235, LPCC #14998
- EMDR Trained
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT-200)
Education
- B.A. Psychology, Minor in Women & Gender Studies, Florida International University
- M.S. Counseling, California State University, Fullerton
Availability
- Newport Beach, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Telehealth
Languages: English, Spanish
Years of experience: 5
Why I became a Therapist:
As a first-generation child of immigrants, I grew up navigating the U.S. with limited resources and little understanding of how the dominant culture worked. My parents didn't speak the language and carried stigmas around mental health, even though my family was impacted by addiction, poverty, and criminal justice issues. Without access to the support we needed, I turned to psychology in high school and found it both fascinating and healing — it gave me the language to understand the dysfunction in my family, myself, and the world around me. That discovery set me on a path of making sense of my own experiences while opening doors for others to do the same. I've committed myself to ensuring that no child or person is ever denied the mental health services they need, because I know firsthand how transformative access can be.
My Therapeutic Approach
My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and collaborative — I view therapy as a partnership where healing unfolds at the client's pace. I draw from EMDR, IFS, and attachment-based frameworks while weaving in mindfulness, narrative, and somatic practices to address the mind-body connection. For families and couples, I emphasize strengthening communication and attachment bonds while holding space for intergenerational and cultural narratives. I also bring in creative interventions like sand tray, play therapy, and Gestalt techniques when helpful, especially with adolescents or when words alone feel limiting. At the core, my work is about cultivating safety, connection, and self-trust so that clients can move toward greater freedom and wholeness.
