A Little About Me

I am a licensed professional counselor associate and a doctoral student in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I grew up in California and earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I experienced dissonance with my culture, heritage, and language.

I struggled to find community and academic belonging as I navigated shifting identities and felt disconnected from my Latine roots and native language. Although challenging, this chapter led to my first counseling experience, transforming the identities I once perceived as sources of shame into powerful assets that continue to shape and inform my counseling identity and approach.

After completing my undergraduate studies, I pursued a career in education and taught 5th, 7th, and 11th-grade English in both Texas and California. Following my time in the classroom, I earned my master’s degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where I also completed a bilingual counseling certificate in Spanish. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve remained committed to my own growth and to approaching each client with acceptance, warmth, and curiosity.

My goal as a clinician is to affirm diverse identities and experiences and leverage each individual’s strengths in partnership to move toward change.

My Approach

I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the needs of each individual client. While I draw most from Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution-Focused theories, I also incorporate creative activities to help meet your unique needs. 

I believe that effective therapy is collaborative, individualized, and feels safe. I aim to provide these elements for clients by fostering a space that is nonjudgmental, affirming, and growth-oriented. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions while developing skills for lasting change.

Education & Credentials

• Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education and Supervision University of Texas at San Antonio (CACREP-accredited) (in progress)

• Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health and Counseling

        University of Texas at San Antonio (CACREP-accredited)

• Graduate Certificate: Bilingual Counseling Certificate

• Bachelor of Arts, Sociology University of California, Santa Barbara

• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Texas) #93775

  • Supervised by Mónica L. Solís-Hoefl, MS, LPC-S

• Bilingual Counseling Certificate: University of Texas at San Antonio