“My goal is to normalize therapy and create an open and nonjudgmental setting for clients to express themselves and work toward betterment.”
What was your path to becoming a therapist?
I grew up with a passion for helping others and providing them with support. After beginning psychology courses, I knew that I was meant to become a therapist. Growing up as a Dominican American in New York City, I learned about the stigma behind mental health and seeking assistance for mental wellness. My goal is to normalize therapy and create an open and nonjudgmental setting for clients to express themselves and work toward betterment.
What should someone know about working with you?
In my style of practice, I focus on developing a strong therapeutic relationship with clients to form a collaborative approach to mental wellness. I consider my approach to be eclectic, engaging in various forms of therapy that are best suited for each client individually. Within therapy, we will work on self-exploration and obtaining the tools and techniques needed to achieve your personal goals.
How do your own core values shape your approach to therapy?
Within the Hispanic/Latinx community, we often find an increase in stigma around mental health and seeking guidance in life. As a therapist, I understand and process the effects of culture and stigma on our current mental health and work on building a connection and support network that is suitable and appropriate for your wellness. In my approach to therapy, I assist clients in understanding their life goals and previous history while guiding them toward the future they desire.
“In my style of practice, I focus on developing a strong therapeutic relationship with clients to form a collaborative approach to mental wellness.”