I aim to foster a connection with my clients and help them work through their struggles with a warm, sensitive, and active approach. I provide a safe space for clients navigating anxiety, depression, major life transitions, developmental trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship challenges. My goal is to help clients experience fulfillment, connection, health, and happiness. 

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Holding a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, my training was informed by psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral theories. I have additional expertise in several trauma-focused approaches including, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and Brainspotting. I am currently pursuing certification in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a body-centered approach that treats the somatic symptoms of unresolved trauma. 

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My professional background extends to community mental health, where I’ve supported individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and relationship issues through individual therapy. I also bring 12 years of experience as a physician assistant, evaluating and treating patients in the fields of primary care, urology, and otolaryngology. 

In the therapy room, I adopt a non-pathologizing approach, grounded in counseling's wellness-centered philosophy. My belief in an integrative and holistic path to healing shapes my practice, fostering a collaborative journey toward mental and emotional well-being. 

I do not offer psychopharmacology services.

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Languages 
•    English
•    Spanish

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Certifications
•    National Certified Counselor (NCC)
•    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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Specialties 
•    Adults 
•    Stress
•    Anxiety
•    Depression
•    Relationship Issues
•    LGBTQIA+ Issues