Time to see yourself in a different light

Feeling stressed? Unhappy? Depressed or Anxious? No matter what your reason is for starting the therapy journey, I am glad you are here. Therapy is one of the greatest gifts that you can give to yourself! I will provide you with a non-judgmental and objective sounding board aimed at finding solutions and improving the way you feel about yourself and your life. I am an experienced therapist providing counseling services to individuals struggling with an array of mental health conditions including anxiety and depression. Through counseling, I aim to strengthen each person's relationships with themselves while also leading a more fulfilling life.   

**Currently seeing people virtually and in person through our Ashburn office.

As a parent, I understand how difficult it is to watch your child struggle with emotional and behavioral issues. These challenges can impact the functioning of an entire family. With several years of hands-on clinical experience, I've had the privilege of working with children and adolescents struggling with an array of behavioral and emotional challenges. I strive to create a safe, fun, and supportive space where children can share, explore, and process difficult thoughts and feelings.   My goal is to help children feel better and function better at home, at school, and/ or in the community. 
My clinical focus/specialty is working with children ages 3-12 years old as well as adolescents. I assist children in building social skills, learning how to regulate their emotions, improving communication skills, and building confidence. I utilize a variety of play therapy approaches and interventions, from child centered, to a more directive approach, depending on the needs of the child. I also draw from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Expressive Arts Therapy. I look forward to being a part of your child’s therapeutic journey.

**Currently seeing clients virtually and in person through our Ashburn office.  

Welcome! My passion is helping children, adolescents, and adults flourish through uncovering their strengths, building resilience, and learning healthy ways to cope with various life stressors. I encourage my clients to be themselves, without any fear of judgement during our sessions together. I enjoy working with all ages and address depression, behavioral issues, life transitions, grief, and anxiety. 

Additionally, I am a former Early Childhood educator, perinatal parent-child attachment support, and human services provider with over 18 years of experience across different cultural settings. In my work with young children and teens I like to incorporate art expression, play therapy, trauma focused CBT, and sensory integration techniques for self-regulation and adaptation. When working with young children and adolescents my goal is to equip individuals with tools and skills they need to cope with adversity while also enhancing emotional strength and well-being.


**Bilingual clinician, offering therapy in Spanish and English
**Seeing clients virtually and in person through our Ashburn office