I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years experience as a therapist. The purpose of my work is to teach you the skills you need for a peaceful and happy life. My goal is to get you to a point where you no longer need me, i.e. to have all the knowledge and experience that you need to cope in a healthy way with all life’s ups and downs. I use humor whenever appropriate to lighten the weight of the work my clients and I do together. I am fluent in Spanish and work respectfully with clients from all cultures and works of life. I love to learn from my clients about their backgrounds so that I can provide the best support possible. I want you to feel safe and free from judgment whenever we meet. I have years of experience and training to support clients with trauma, life stage adjustments, severe, chronic, or terminal illness, grief, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I use interventions from evidenced-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, person-centered therapy, exposure therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I also love to incorporate experiential interventions from art, music, and movement therapies when appropriate to tap into creative solutions for common life struggles. Every client is unique and deserves an individualized approach that is designed to best support them. I live in Northern Virginia with my family, dogs, and rabbits. I love being outdoors and meeting new people and animals.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

To start, my ultimate goal is to get clients to a place where they no longer “need” therapy. Our work together is always to identify coping strategies, build self-compassion, and create a supportive structure so that the client is able to continue through life’s challenges and successfully come out the other side. That being said, I work collaboratively with clients to create a strong therapeutic relationship that allows for open conversations and ongoing support even after they have achieved those goals. We want to overcome how clients may be “stuck” and through safe, compassionate, and judgment-free work to grow and flourish.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize evidence-based therapies and blend multiple modalities to best fit client needs. I use interventions from evidenced-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, person-centered therapy, exposure therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I am always researching new methods, activities, and experiential therapy approaches that will best suit each individual client. 

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Over the years of working as a therapist, my ability to be open and empathetic creates a comfortable atmosphere where clients can find the space to work through some of life’s most difficult challenges. I have worked with clients from many different backgrounds and cultures, encouraging them to use their individual beliefs, values, and experiences to shape their goals for therapy. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for all clients to find what matters most to them. I often use gratitude and humor to add focus to life’s positive aspects while coping with extremely difficult experiences and complex feelings.