Let’s face it, seeking help probably one of the most vulnerable and difficult steps a person can take. Why?
I dislike who I am.
I feel disconnected from my partner.
I am still in love with a former partner despite their hurtful behaviors.
I crave to connect with others but can’t seem to do so.
I have difficulties regulating my emotions and expressing my needs.
I always put myself last, which makes me resent those I love the most.
I feel like a fraud at work/school and I am terrified that my boss/professors will realize I don't belong.
To escape painful aspects of my life, I engage in impulsive behaviors that are taking a toll on what matters most.
So, I’m passionate about helping people improve their relationships—with themselves and others. There’s no mental wellness without relationship wellness, my approach focuses on both. Your mental health is as important to me as the satisfaction you gain from your relationships. We explore ways in which your relationships can support your healing and how your healing can improve your relationships.
Women’s mental health deserves focused, intentional attention—especially when we consider how hormones and reproductive health shape emotional wellbeing, identity, and relationships across the lifespan. From menstruation to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause, hormonal shifts can deeply impact mood, energy, desire, cognition, and nervous system regulation.
Too often, women’s symptoms are minimized, misattributed, or dismissed by medical and mental health providers—labeled as “stress,” “anxiety,” or something they simply need to push through. This dismissal can leave women feeling unseen, doubting their own experiences, and carrying the burden alone.
Mental health is inseparable from how women relate—to partners, children, families, work, and themselves. When hormonal changes and reproductive health concerns go unacknowledged, relationships often absorb the strain. When women are understood, supported, and properly resourced, their relationships have the opportunity to feel more connected, compassionate, and resilient. In therapy, we make space to explore these experiences with depth, validation, and a relational lens—honoring both the body and the emotional world it informs.
Healing does not happen in a vacuum. Our experiences are shaped by culture, identity, family systems, and the broader social contexts we move through. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, which means I prioritize emotional safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment in every session.
I am mindful of how trauma—both personal and collective—can impact the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. I also approach therapy with cultural humility, honoring how race, ethnicity, gender, immigration history, spirituality, and intergenerational experiences shape how you understand yourself and your relationships. You are the expert on your lived experience, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, respect, and care.
You are welcomed to voice concerns and provide feedback at any time. If you think our goals are misaligned or maybe you have questions regarding the approaches I use, we can discuss it.
My role is not to judge, and if you ever do feel judged by me, I’m happy to process this. I believe that were are only able to heal in an environment that is compassionate and provides unconditional positive regard.
The frequency and duration of sessions are totally up to you. We can meet for the traditional weekly one-hour session, or we can do any variation that fits your schedule and therapeutic goals.
I am well aware that no size fits all and that each and every one of my clients has a unique story. I tailor my style and approach to ensure you get the help you need.
I like to talk with clients not just about what’s bringing them to therapy, but also the process of therapy. We are in this together, and I am ready to walk alongside you as you embark on the journey of healing and reinvention.
From a young age, I was drawn to understanding people. As an only child and a first-generation Latina, I spent a lot of time in adult spaces—listening to conversations I wasn’t meant to participate in yet, but was deeply attuned to. In my family and culture, emotions, roles, and expectations were often communicated indirectly. I learned early how to observe, how to listen closely, and how to read between the lines. I found myself wondering why people reacted the way they did, what shaped their choices, and why certain relational patterns felt so obvious to me—even at a young age—yet went unnamed.
That curiosity eventually found language when I took an AP Psychology class in high school and realized there was a field devoted to the very questions I had been asking all along. I knew then that I wanted to understand human behavior not just intellectually, but relationally—and to use that understanding in service of others, particularly those whose experiences are often misunderstood, minimized, or dismissed.
Over time, my work as a therapist has continued to evolve alongside my life experience. Each chapter—personally and professionally—has deepened my appreciation for how complex, layered, and contextual people are. I remain deeply committed to learning, reflection, and growth, both as a clinician and as a human, knowing that good therapy requires humility, curiosity, and a willingness to keep expanding one’s perspective.
My own experience sitting on the other side of the couch further shaped the therapist I’ve become. Therapy showed me the power of a space rooted in safety, compassion, and cultural humility—where judgment is replaced with curiosity, and where people are supported in naming what has long gone unspoken. Sometimes what we need most is help untangling the knots in our minds and hearts so we can see our lives more clearly and make choices that feel aligned and intentional. That clarity, to me, is one of the quiet gifts of therapy.
Outside of the therapy room, my work often extends into writing, speaking, and teaching. I contribute to conversations about mental health, relationships, and identity; prepare for podcast interviews; develop presentations; and create content that makes psychological concepts more accessible and human. At the core of all of it is the same intention: to keep learning, to stay curious, and to help people better understand themselves, their relationships, and the worlds they move through—so they can live with more agency, connection, and care.
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
MS in Mental Health Counseling with from University of Central Florida
Certificate in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from the University of Central Florida
BS in Psychology from Florida International University
Gottman Trained (Level 3) Couples Therapist
Phototherapy Techniques -Judy Weiser
Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (In Progress)
I am a bilingual (English & Spanish) Latina psychotherapist and have ample experience working with culturally diverse individuals, couples, and families. I am deeply humbled by the clients that have trusted me with their most profound fears and pains. I don’t ever take my work lightly or for granted.
If you are ready to improve your life and relationships but maybe are not sold on doing therapy with me, we can schedule a complimentary 10-minute phone consultation to ensure that we are a good fit. This will be your opportunity to briefly share what motivates you to seek therapy, what modality are you looking for (individual, couples, or family), and ask me any questions you’d like.