Approach

My approach to therapy is relational, collaborative, and systems-oriented. I work with individuals, couples, and families to understand the patterns that shape communication, connection, and conflict.

Most challenges are not about one person being “the problem,” but about recurring cycles that keep people feeling stuck or misunderstood. In our work together, we identify these patterns, increase awareness of how they operate, and develop more effective ways of relating.

I draw from evidence-based practices to support meaningful change through improved communication, emotional regulation, and relational insight. Therapy is focused on both understanding and action, so that change is not only possible, but sustainable.

What to Expect

Therapy is a collaborative and structured process focused on understanding patterns, improving communication, and creating meaningful change.

Together, we identify what is keeping you stuck, build insight, and develop practical tools that support healthier relationships and more effective ways of responding.

BEST-FIT Clients

I am best suited for clients who are ready for change, willing to do the work, and open to engage honestly in difficult conversations while learning new ways to listen, reflect, and respond.

Why Work With Me

Clients often choose to work with me because I bring both clinical training and lived experience to my work. I grew up in a large family system and was the first in my family to pursue higher education. These experiences shaped my understanding of family dynamics, identity, resilience, and the roles people develop within relationships.

I also bring extensive cross-cultural experience from living in different countries and navigating diverse cultural and linguistic environments, including experiences of being in the minority. This informs a grounded, culturally responsive approach to therapy.

I value authenticity, appropriate humor, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I do not view clients as less than the therapist—each person is the expert of their own lived experience. My role is to offer clinical perspective, unbiased insight, and support in identifying and shifting relational patterns that keep you stuck.

Therapy with me is a partnership focused on clarity, awareness, and meaningful, sustainable change.

Professional Credentials

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

• Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy

• Child Mental Health Specialist (Washington State)

• Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist – Latinx Community (Washington State)

• Bilingual in English and Spanish