About Me

Welcome!  I'm someone with a deep passion for helping individuals and families navigate complexity and increase well-being. With over 25 years of experience, I bring  clinical expertise, cultural understanding, and genuine compassion to our work together. My career has spanned various roles, including providing school-based child and family therapy,  Clinical Supervisor and Manager at Child and Adolescent Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, and Director of the Local Behavioral Health Authority/Deputy Chief of Montgomery County's Behavioral Health and Crisis Services.  This broad experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of mental health systems and community resources. As a bicultural, native Spanish speaker, I understand the nuances of diverse backgrounds and experiences.  After obtaining my Master degree in Social Work from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, I pursued post-graduate training in:

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Empowering individuals to process and heal from traumatic experiences.

• Family and Expressive Therapies: Utilizing creative and systemic approaches to family therapy.  Trained at the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center and the Starbright Training Institute in Fairfax, VA.)

Areas of expertise include:

• Childhood trauma and family dynamics

• Immigration and cross-cultural issues

• LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy

•  Clinical supervision, coaching, and leadership development

• The intersection of psychology and spirituality

Ready to Explore?

 I invite you to reach out for a free initial consultation to see if we're a good fit. I look forward to supporting you on your path to a more fulfilling and empowered life..