I am currently a second-year Ph.D. Student of counseling education and supervision. I have my master's degree from Marymount University, VA; and my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Medellin, Colombia.
I have been in the field since 2010 working extensively with trauma. I have also worked with forensic clients and explored how trauma contributes to recidivism. I have extensive experience working with adopted children and unconventional families, using an attachment and trauma-based approach.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MD LCPC LC9184