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I was born and raised in both Texas and overseas via military father. I experienced the machismo of Texas along with the racism experienced by the mostly Latino/a population in Texas, and always wanted to find a career helping those who have been ostracized and "othered."

I am board certified with a masters degree in nursing from University of Texas, and as a licensed psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. I practice in the state of New York.

I enjoy assisting those with diagnoses of bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, adhd, and schizophrenia, along with post-traumatic stress disorder, and the varied problems that arise from past trauma.

I primarily work with adults experiencing anxiety, panic, chronic stress, and major life transitions. Whether you've been feeling overwhelmed for years or recently found yourself stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, we'll work together to understand what's keeping the cycle going and build practical skills to help you move forward.

As a licensed clinical social worker with experience in university mental health, I've supported adults facing academic, career, and personal challenges. I believe therapy should be both compassionate and practical, giving you a place to feel understood while also helping you develop skills you can use in everyday life.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I focus on creating a supportive and thoughtful space where you can feel empowered to grow. I have 4 years of experience working with diverse populations and a wide variety of diagnoses. I earned my Master of Social Work Degree from NYU Silver School of Social Work. Most of my work focuses on supporting adults through various life challenges, including relationships, anxiety, depression, and executive functioning.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults around anxiety, mood concerns, relationships, and feeling stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change. I care a lot about creating a real, human connection in therapy—not just giving advice or tools. My style is warm and collaborative, but also honest and thoughtful. I believe therapy works best when support and personal responsibility go hand in hand.

I hold two clinical credentials: an LCSW and a CASAC Level 2, which is an advanced substance use counseling certification that goes beyond what a standard therapy license covers. Together, they mean I can work with the full picture — the addiction, the trauma underneath it, the grief, the depression, the behaviors that developed alongside it.

I've worked in hospital units, outpatient programs, and community-based settings across New York — so I've seen what people face at their most acute and at the everyday level of trying to hold things together. I work with adolescents and adults navigating substance use, trauma, PTSD, gambling, bipolar disorder, depression, and anger.

I bring clinical rigor and genuine warmth in equal measure — because one without the other doesn't do the job

This is my first career; it has always been my dream to help people. I never envisioned doing anything else in life. I’ve worked in a myriad of settings, ranging from satellite clinics based on early educational settings to social adult daycares (and everything else in between, including hospitals and intensive day treatment). I have completed training to be able to work in these settings, including courses on TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, and mental health first aid.

I specialize in holistic and medication free approach to psychotherapy using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to help minimize and relieve symptoms of anxiety, chronic insomnia, grief, family issues, stress related to work.

I’m most drawn to working with people who are seeking steadiness, understanding, and practical tools—whether it’s a parent overwhelmed by a child’s big emotions, a child or teen navigating anxiety or behavior challenges, or an adult longing for more balance and self-regulation. They want to feel grounded, connected, and confident. Their goals are to better understand themselves or their child, strengthen relationships, and build meaningful skills that support healing, growth, and thriving.