I specialize in trauma informed therapy with an emphasis on sexual violence, intimate partner violence, family violence and other gender/power-based harm. I am passionate about building awareness of our self-healing abilities and builidng wellness within communities of color. I earned my master’s in social work at California State University Long Beach. My clinical experience includes serving clients in university counseling and community-based counseling.

I use a trauma informed, client centered approach along with mixed modalities to provide affirming and empowering therapy. Trauma has a profound impact on the mind and body which can hinder how we connect with the self, with others and our environment. Healing from trauma is a multi-faceted and using a trauma informed approach can build on increasing sense of safety and confidence to navigate relationships and our environment as we move through the process of healing and growth.

As your therapist we can work together to create a collaborative, empowering and safe environment that builds on your strengths and encourages self-growth as you navigate how to connect with sense of self, sense of safety and confidence.