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At Serenity Mind & Wellness Inc., the goal is to Restore, Align, and Thrive! I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel seen and understood. I have experience supporting individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My main focus is on helping you feel more grounded and empowered in your daily life. Together, we'll move at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing psychotherapy and behavioral health consultation in inpatient medical, psychiatric, and consult-liaison settings. I have worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, chronic illness, and life transitions.

I recognize that each person brings a unique set of experiences, strengths, and challenges into therapy. My role is not to assume what will be most helpful, but to understand what has brought you here, what matters most to you, and how we can work together in a way that feels meaningful and relevant to your life.

I'm a licensed mental health clinician with over two decades of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I've seen firsthand that clinical expertise alone isn't what creates real change — it's the combination of evidence-based care and genuine compassion that moves the needle. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depression, and I approach every client as an individual whose needs, history, and goals shape the way we work together. My commitment is to provide care that is both rigorous and deeply human.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to creating a nurturing space where my clients feel space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I strive for therapy to feel collaborative and authentic. I meet clients where they are and tailor my approach accordingly.

I am bilingual (English and Spanish) mental health therapist who is passionate about supporting diverse communities. I understand the important role that culture, language, family dynamics, traditions, and experiences can play in a person's identity and emotional well-being. I strives to create a culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. I earned my Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with a Bilingual Concentration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and my Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology.

Whether you are navigating the complexities of young adulthood, experiencing challenges with parenting, going through stressors in your relationship or even life's inevitable stresses, you do not have to walk this path alone. Seeking therapy is a hard first step to take and I want to guide you in increasing self-confidence and fostering healthier relationships while finding a sense of purpose.

I have over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults, using evidence-based practices to treat anxiety and depression while helping clients build meaningful social connections and strengthen executive functioning and organizational skills. I also focus on building confidence and self-esteem so that each client can maximize their potential and see their best self. I believe that every client already has the capacity to face life’s challenges. My role is to help them recognize and develop the skills they already possess, while learning new strategies that support growth and resilience.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth therapy throughout New York. Meaningful growth begins with feeling genuinely heard, understood, and supported. In a grounded, authentic, and caring manner, I bring together my clinical training, professional expertise, and life experiences to provide thoughtful, client-centered support that honors each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

In a warm, present and nonjudgmental space, each client is supported to better understand the experiences that have shaped who they are today, develop greater self-awareness and personal insights, and build tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.

I have always been interested in what makes each of us who we are and how we relate to others. Throughout my training to become a clinical psychologist, I trained in many different settings including university counseling centers, hospitals, community mental health centers and private practices. I ultimately chose to open my own practice so that I could have the freedom to meet each client's specific needs. I am so grateful for the ability to walk alongside each of my clients as they navigate the challenges and joys of life.