What’s the most profound, insightful, or interesting thing you’ve learned as a mental health professional?
We all have wounds to heal. Trauma is universal and each person has their own unique journey of healing and reintegration. Having learned this universal truth, I have chosen empathy, openness, and heart-centered care as key elements of my approach as a therapist and life coach.
What does a first session with you look like?
Each initial session is focused on getting to know each other, building rapport, and generally exploring current needs. Creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, clarity, and openness is key to a succesful therapy journey. I make sure each person feels comfortable and respected while opening a safe space to promote self-exploration in the healthiest way possible.
What do you think is the biggest barrier today for people seeking care?
I believe that one of the biggest barriers keeping people from seeking emotional and mental health care are social constructs about what it means to be healthy. An excessive and imbalanced focus on the body, lack of education in regards to mental health, and taboos have led to many people ignoring their inner wounds, their family related traumas and their connection with their own identities. To be healthy is to be holistically in balance (body, mind, emotions, and spirit). I work with each person via a step-by-step process that integrates all dimensions of being and identifies their unique patterns of behaviors, thought processes, habits, relationships and family history with the goal of safely and effectively guiding them throughout their healing process.
Specialties
Anxiety
Communication issues
Family issues
Life coaching
Trauma
General Expertise
Relationship Issues
Loss/Grief
Self-Esteem
Social Anxiety
ADHD
Anger management
Artists' mental health
Attachment issues
Fees
$120
First Session
$150
Family Therapy
$135
Couples Therapy
$120
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Parents
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Art Therapy
Coaching
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Training / Certifications
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Licensure
MA, LMHC, 11618
Education
Masters degree - Psychology - Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Bachelors degree - Psychology - University of Puerto Rico
Work History
My initial experience as a therapist was while finishing my masters degree in Puerto Rico. I practiced providing therapy to children, youth, and adults in a clinical setting, as well as administering psychological tests. Eventually, I moved to Massachusetts and worked as an Clinical In-Home Therapist with Gandara Center for 4 years. My main focus during this work experience was providing intensive and culturally sensitive therapeutic care to families and children both in home and school settings. Afterwards, I started my private practice and eventually shifted to working remotely. I've recently integrated holistic life coaching as one of the services provided via my practice.
Location
Remote Therapy, Northampton, 01060, MA