My roots are in San Francisco’s Mission District and I am the proud daughter of a strong Salvadoran mother and a NicaragüanCosta Rican father. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience as a social service provider to underserved and disenfranchised communities in San Francisco. I have extensive experi
Maybe over time life seem to have taught you that you don’t matter, that’s not ok for you to take space, to express yourself authentically, like you are worth less than others. Maybe you have heard an inner voice that says “I cannot do this, this is not for me, I don’t belong here, I am not worthy of this”. Maybe you
Congratulations on your search for more meaning, more health, more intimacy, or a more vibrant life! I have been a psychologist for over thirty years and am grateful every day to do this work. I have been doing it long enough that I am good at what I do, and know what I can't do. I like to meet with people and assess together whether we are
If you've come to a crisis point in your life, it can make such a difference to talk with someone who can help you not only with your immediate concern, but with understanding what it can tell you about yourself. I have an exploratory approach -- listening for what you say but haven't yet heard and speaking up for what you allude to but ha
Many women (especially in the fast-paced, competitive environment of the Bay Area) struggle to balance the multiple roles we have acquired. In doing so, we may consistently feel invalidated due to the expectations we place on ourselves andor external (partners, parents, family members, work, society) pressures. We may ignore andor begin to forget
~ I specialize in Couple's Counseling & Marriage Counseling ~
Feel like you're always fighting? Feeling alone? Unsure where to turn?
I will work with both of you to begin to understand the cycle of fighting that you get stuck in so that you can begin to step out of it and master the skills that bring you close again. Emotionally Focus
My style is empathic, interactive, respectful, and warm. I do not ascribe to a one-size-fits-all approach to helping. I know you are unique!
Multiple therapeutic modalities, nearly 30 years of successful work with clients, and my own life experience inform my work. We will work together to help you find your way to fulfillment and meaning in yo
Hello, and welcome to my therapy practice. Whatever is bringing you to therapy right now- a break up, a loss, the overwhelm of being highly sensitive in this world, the gut wrenching challenges of fertility struggles or pregnancy loss, the anticipation and transitions of pregnancy and postpartum- will be explored with openness, curiosity, compassio
My clinical approach is multi-disciplinary and rooted in psychodynamic theory, existential psychology, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). I also have a background in integrative health and wellness, which can contribute to a more in-depth perspective on treatment.
My education and experience
The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. I am living proof of this. At my lowest point, I was anxious, depressed, suicidal, and trapped in addictions. With the help of a skilled therapist, I was able to come out of this darkness - inspiring me to leave the business world in order to help others who are suffering. I believe that everyon
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