Born and raised in Los Angeles, I completed my undergrad in Psychology at Cal State Northridge. I chose to complete my Master is Social Work at The University of Hawaii, Manoa. I figured it was a great opportunity to get the chance to experience living elsewhere. It was a wonderful growth experience and Hawaii will always be home for me on top of LA.
I have been licensed since 2009 - first in Hawaii and now in California. I have been in Private Practice since 2016. My experience spans from working with children, veterans to now primarily with parents adjusting to parenthood and the perinatal period, including perinatal loss and miscarriage and difficulty conceiving. Aside from perinatal specialization, I also work with adults looking for support with stress management / balance, work stress and finding themselves.
Before establishing my private practice, most of my work was community-based -- providing services in the community. I believe there is no better way to make a difference than getting to know the community and people you hope to support.
My journey in private practice started because I became a mom. I overcame Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) after having my kiddo. My speciality in parenthood chose me. On top of my clinical license, I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. My love for doing community work continues and I volunteer as a Postpartum Support International (PSI) Coordinator and on the PSI California Chapter Board of Directors as Diversity and Inclusion Chair.
I am second generation with parents from Latin America. I speak and provide services in Spanish as well. I focus on supporting BIPOC clients explore and process cultural specific therapy goals and also provide clinical consultation to other clinicians.
I have been licensed since 2009 - first in Hawaii and now in California. I have been in Private Practice since 2016. My experience spans from working with children, veterans to now primarily with parents adjusting to parenthood and the perinatal period, including perinatal loss and miscarriage and difficulty conceiving. Aside from perinatal specialization, I also work with adults looking for support with stress management / balance, work stress and finding themselves.
Before establishing my private practice, most of my work was community-based -- providing services in the community. I believe there is no better way to make a difference than getting to know the community and people you hope to support.
My journey in private practice started because I became a mom. I overcame Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) after having my kiddo. My speciality in parenthood chose me. On top of my clinical license, I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. My love for doing community work continues and I volunteer as a Postpartum Support International (PSI) Coordinator and on the PSI California Chapter Board of Directors as Diversity and Inclusion Chair.
I am second generation with parents from Latin America. I speak and provide services in Spanish as well. I focus on supporting BIPOC clients explore and process cultural specific therapy goals and also provide clinical consultation to other clinicians.