Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-focused
Therapy Style
After working in corporate America for 20 years, I decided to follow my passion for supporting people's emotional well-being. I noticed that mental health wasn't always a priority in many of our busy schedules. As a former executive with high cultural and diversity IQ, I'm able to help you develop effective behavioral tools to reduce your suffering and help you thrive living the life you consider worth living. I like to empower others to succeed in their careers while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Education
BA - Political Science, University of California Los Angeles
MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Southern California
MA - Public Health, University of California Los Angeles
License Number and State
Pronouns
she/her
Why did you become a mental health professional?
As a health and safety executive I had a frontal view of all the mental health issues affecting individuals in the workplace and decided to become a therapist.
What are your interests outside of work?
I am highly committed to environmental health and safety issues through my private practice and personal choices.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?
I exercise daily, engage in mindful activities that promote a healthy work and family balance.
What book have you read more than once?
The Vindication of the Rights of Women because It was written by a woman who was ahead of her time who understood the important role women play in shaping societies through their family CEO roles.
How do you recharge?
Travel to my native Costa Rica.
Do you have any pets?
I share a pet with my adult son. Kadar is a German Short Haired Pointer who grounds me and helps me stay in the moment.
