For some, having a therapist who says little is ideal, while others value feedback and ongoing dialogue. I offer the best of both worlds. Our first sessions provide you an opportunity to open up, while I listen and develop an understanding of what makes you tick. Then the dialogue begins. I accept my clients as they are, where they are. I'm here to build rapport, and share my expertise with you. Research suggests that good outcomes in therapy depend on the quality of your relationship with your therapist, and my greatest strength is my ability to connect with clients.
In terms of my background, I was born in Texas, and had the opportunity to live in different parts of the world, including Spain, Argentina, Chile, and Mexico. I spent part of my college years in the Pacific Northwest studying music (Trumpet, Piano, and French Horn), and finished school in Texas. Craving the energy and diversity that the big city offers, I promptly moved to NYC after finishing my masters degree, where I've had the opportunity to work with hundreds of people in different capacities, ranging from being a psychotherapist, to being a crisis worker, to being a case manager, and so on. I've been practicing psychotherapy for 6 years now, and getting to know my clients at such an intimate level has been a privilege.
In terms of my personal life, I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, I value different perspectives and points of view, I love dogs, I love the city, and I especially love food. Interestingly enough, moving to New York City felt like moving home, even though I was raised in a medium-sized Texas city on the border with Mexico. My passion is to use my life experiences and clinical training to help people transform their lives into ones packed with meaning and purpose.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem
NY LMHC 006391