You may already be deeply aware of your emotions, patterns, and experiences, yet still feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Maybe you’ve spent years trying to make sense of yourself, questioning what this experience we call life is supposed to mean, and wondering whether you’re on the right path. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself more intentionally.

I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California. My experience working in mental health and human development settings has allowed me to support individuals with a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges while tailoring therapy to each client’s unique experiences and needs.

I grew up in Los Angeles as a first-generation Guatemalan, and becoming a therapist was not realistic or expected growing up. I’ve always been curious about people - why we feel so deeply, think so much, and why life can feel difficult to make sense of. I often found myself questioning why we move through the world the way we do, and why so many individuals quietly carry overwhelming emotions as they navigate everyday life.

That curiosity eventually led me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Human Developmental Sciences with a specialization in Equity and Diversity. I deepened my understanding of biological, psychological, social, and cultural experiences that shape human development and emotional well-being. Through my work with infants, children, adolescents, and individuals in psychiatric care settings, I saw how deeply relationships, development, trauma, environment, and emotional experiences shape the way we move through the world.

Those experiences ultimately led me to pursue my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and become a therapist. Today, I work with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and life transitions through evidence-based practices. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a space where you can feel understood, supported, and able to show up more honestly as yourself.

If you feel we may be a good fit, I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation.