About:

I practice from a relational therapy perspective, which means I believe the relationships we have and the experiences we've lived through shape how we see ourselves, connect with others, and navigate the world. I want our work together to feel genuine, collaborative, and supportive. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, valued, and comfortable enough to explore difficult experiences and make meaningful changes. I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, an approach that helps people better understand different parts of themselves, make sense of their emotions and experiences, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves and others. Humor is also an important part of my work. I believe laughter can build connection, ease tension, and help us find resilience, even when things are difficult.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Global Studies, with a focus on Latin America, from Portland State University. My training at the PSU Community Counseling Clinic and years of working in restaurants and higher education have given me the privilege of supporting people from many different walks of life, including those navigating poverty, addiction, immigration concerns, disability, and systemic barriers. These experiences, along with my own background growing up in a single-parent household affected by parental addiction and incarceration, have significantly influenced my decision to become a counselor. I strive to be a genuine, trustworthy, and consistent person for clients who may have historically experienced a lack of safety and trust in their relationships or interactions with systems.

Outside of counseling, I enjoy banter and social commentary, cooking, crafts, playing trivia, 90s pop culture, and working on improving my second-grade Spanish.