I’m a multiethnic (Latina and white), straight, currently able-bodied, straight-sized cisgender therapist who offers culturally competent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens and adults who feel disconnected from their bodies, burdened by anxiety or trauma, or stuck in patterns of self-criticism and people-pleasing.

My Personal Story

For a long time, I didn’t feel at home in my own body or in the world around me. Growing up in predominantly white spaces, I learned early that “fitting in” often meant changing how I looked, spoke, or showed up. Experiences of exclusion and judgment left me carrying fears of being seen, embarrassed, or rejected. Like many people I work with now, I coped by trying to be perfect, keeping others happy, and controlling my body through diet, exercise, and wellness culture.

It wasn’t until adulthood—and my own therapy—that I began to understand how the strategies that once helped me survive were also keeping me stuck and exhausted. Through that healing process, I learned to step off the hamster wheel of comparison and cultural expectations, and to build a more compassionate, respectful relationship with my body. I came to believe that “coming home” to your body is a deeply personal and even radical act in a world that profits from your self-doubt.

How I Can Help

Today, I bring both my professional training and lived experience into the therapy room. I help clients gently explore how trauma, culture, identity, and social experiences shape the way they see themselves. Together, we work to untangle shame, reduce anxiety, and build self-trust so you can live more fully and authentically.

Your story is your own, and I don’t assume it looks like mine. But if you’re feeling stuck in body image concerns, social anxiety, or the lingering impact of painful experiences, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy with me is a space to question harmful narratives, practice self-compassion, and reconnect with what matters to you.

You deserve a relationship with your body—and your life—that feels grounded, meaningful, and free.