Knowledge is power, which includes, as the ancient Greeks said, “knowing thyself.”  During therapy we explore issues and come to an understanding of why we feel as we do and then progress forward to alleviate the stress in life. Understanding leads to change and balance. I provide value to you by giving you the tools whereby you can understand how your past informs your present. As a counselor, I want to provide you with the insight to understand what is going on in your cognitive life so that you can begin to get out of the rut that is keeping you back from being fulfilled and pursuing life to its fullest.

When we suffer from anxiety or depression often the answer is found in understand the root cause of these disorders. It’s often not what we think. Anxiety could be the result of our body trying to protect the self. Or depression could be the result of assigning blame to ourselves when in fact we were the innocent one.

Indeed, many of the discoveries recently made in the fields of neuroscience and cognitive behavior can be translated into very practical steps that will help you realize your potential because doing so will give you fulfilment in your life regardless of where you find yourself now. If appropriate, I use Dr. Steven Porges’ evidence-based discoveries in neurology which help explain the mind-body relationship, and how to move forward out of difficulties. I am certified in the Safe and Sound Protocol, which Porges authored. I have also counseled veterans with PTSD using the “CPT” protocol, which is approved by the US Department of Defense.   

I was born and educated in the US, but I am fluent in Spanish.  My clients have described me as empathetic, kind, and empowering. I have a never-ending fascination towards research that can be applied to real-life problems. You can often find me with my nose in a nerdy book.

Online therapy has proven to be as effective as in-person therapy and convenient. I try to make it easier for you by offering online scheduling at mindbridges.net. I look forward to meeting you.