Welcome to your journey of self-exploration, healing, and transformation. There is great wisdom within you and we will work together so that you have access to this part of yourself. I obtained a bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University and a masters degree from Capella University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC6137), I work under the supervision of Briana Smith, LMFT (CA 117210).
I have years of experience working in Substance Use Treatment focused on holding space for addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. I am a firm believer that the answers you seek lie within you and I am here to support you in uncovering the innate wisdom and intuition you possess. I am passionate in the power of identifying emotions within one's body and teaching others how to befriend their emotions in a tender and non-judgemental way. To be able to feel whatever it is that needs to be felt in order for healing to take place.
I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained, utilizing this form of therapy to support others in identifying and addressing the deeper underlying root causes that prevent one from living a fulfilling life. I also utilize CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as well as DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to assist you in increasing emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness. I also am bilingual and fluent in both English and Spanish.
I commend you for taking this courageous step to unlocking your innate potential.
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