I am a practicing Catholic Spanish-speaking therapist who utilizes a holistic approach to treatment, addressing client welfare in body, mind, and soul by using a variety of techniques and modalities best suited for each client. My goal is to provide a safe space to support one's journey toward healing through effective coping skills, emotional regulation, and communication.
MSW - Social Work, USC
PsyD - Psychology, Southern California University
I enjoy spending time with my family, dog, reading, walking, praying, and watching funny sitcoms on television. I enjoy spending time in nature and soaking in the jacuzzi!
One of my favorite books is called A Woman of Substance written by Barbara Taylor Bradford, an English author. I've read this book more than once for its empowerment of this particular character. It has grit, strength, determination, and resiliency that depict the will to survive despite the character coming from humble beginnings. I like reading books that motivate others despite the circumstances presented and the odds against the characters.
I have 2 dogs. They are Pomeranian and Chihuahua mixes. The Pomeranian is in her early 20's and continues to thrive. She is energetic, fun, and curious and still blows me away when we go for an hour run, or for a 2-hour walk. My other dog is very attention-driven. She likes all the attention on her. She will pull on her sister's tail when I pet the Pomeranian or shoo the Pomeranian's face with her paw. She grunts when she doesn't have the attention, and grunts out of excitement when we go on walks. She's also a lot of fun and both melt my heart!
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