My Training and Experience

I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) first-generation college graduate. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Associate in Oregon and Washington. I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work. I have worked directly with several communities including the BIPOC, Latinx community, and houseless populations in clinical and non-clinical spaces since 2018. I am currently also in supervision to continue to learn, grow, and meet all ethical requirements to best serve you.

Through collaboration and compassion, I support clients who are often stuck inside their own heads. I practice through a trauma-informed intersectional lens, because I understand the pressures of systems, culture, and daily interactions. Through understanding your story we work together to get of our heads, and express the grief, imposter syndrome, anger, or other thoughts that are taking up so much time and energy from you.

My approach to psychotherapy is warm, empathic, and relational. I work with people to unpack the conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings they believe about their experiences. My approach focuses on the mind and the interconnectedness of the body to release stress, anxiety, and trauma and move towards living the life you desire.

I am particularly focused on men and men of colors wellness. My experience as a cis-gender, first-generation US-born Latino male, has shown me how challenging it can be to find spaces where men can be vulnerable, heal, and also hold themselves to a high standard whether that is in their career or home life.