I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
I graduated from Antioch University, Los Angeles with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I help individuals, children, family, and couples dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, life transitions, and other debilitating situations.
Born and raised in South Los Angeles. As a kid from a low-income neighborhood, I was oblivious to psychotherapy and the mental health field. My dad would make statements such as: "boys don't cry" "act like a man". Coming from a biracial background (Latino/Black) I grew up confused, as I physically look Latino. There were many stereotypes that I molded into, and it was not till graduate school that I was able to fully process and understand who Jose is.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 115198