Different journeys call for different companions

Philosophy

“I believe psychotherapy is an art. As a client, you are the creator of your own experience—one where authenticity, curiosity, and creativity invite us to discover your story together.”

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, The Institute for Clinical Social Work (2022–present)
• Master of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University
• B.S. Psychology, University of New Mexico

Modalities

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Play Therapy & Child-Centered Interventions
• Couples & Family Therapy

Philosophy

“I believe in a non-judgmental, collaborative approach that always places the client’s need above all else.”

Focus Areas

• Substance Abuse
• Neurodiversity Affirming
• Spirituality-Integrated Approaches
• Culturally Responsive Care
• Trauma-Informed Care

Focus Areas

• Social justice, advocacy & empowerment
• Person-centered approaches
• Culturally competent care
• Neurodiversity-affirming — Autism, ADHD & other neurodiverse profiles
• ADHD & Autism Assessments

Focus Areas

• Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Care
• BIPOC, Immigrant & Multicultural Experiences
• Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
• Identity Development & Self-Exploration
• Relationships, Family & Interpersonal Challenges
• Advocacy, Empowerment & Systems Navigation
• Social Justice & Community-Centered Practice
• Strengths-Based Healing & Resilience

Focus Areas

• Children, adolescents & family support
• Academic stress, school challenges & motivation
• Identity exploration & self-understanding
• Relationship & family dynamics
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Culturally sensitive approaches

Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS)

• Tailored support for children, youth & families navigating life challenges
• School coordination, IEP support & special education services
• Placement services, foster care, adoption & family reunification
• Home visits, safety assessments & court reporting
• Trauma-informed & culturally responsive care

Focus Areas

• Grief & Loss
• Pet & Animal Loss
• Serious Illness & Life-Changing Diagnoses
• End-of-Life Support
• Major Life Transitions
• Veterans & Military Experiences
• Individual & Family Support

Focus Areas

• Anxiety & Stress
• Life Transitions
• Self-Sabotaging & Recurring Patterns
• LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling
• Veterans & Military Experiences
• Self-Understanding & Personal Growth

Specializes In

• Care for military service members & families
• Coping with medical issues, illness & chronic conditions
• Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic-informed therapy

Treatment Approaches

• Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic approaches
• Trauma-informed & culturally responsive care
• Strengths-based & person-centered therapy

Focus Areas

• Psychodynamic & Depth-Oriented Practice
• Trauma, Abuse & PTSD
• Eating Disorders & Complex Clinical Presentations
• Therapeutic Relationships & Relational Dynamics
• Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Well-Being
• Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
• Self-Exploration & Reflective Practice
• Clinical Growth, Mentorship & Professional Development