My name is Javier and my focus as a therapist is to assist people in reaching their life-worth-living goals. I have been providing therapy in community-based mental health since 2013. I focus on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy interventions while also incorporating each individual's strengths including culture to best approach treatment.

I became a mental health professional to be able to help individuals when they're in a time of need. Mental health can be debilitating and stigmatizing; however, I have realized that support can go a long way in helping individuals during periods of stress.

I am a father and I love sports. I believe some of the messages that are given in sports can be helpful and at times therapeutic. Coaches can be great motivators in helping people reach their full potential by helping individuals enhance their strengths.

I focus on myself by listening to podcasts on sports. I believe this allows me to distract myself and recharge from the daily stresses of life. There are positive messages in the sports podcasts while also incorporating humor. This allows me to destress with the use of laughter and distraction.

Yes, I own a 12-year-old Pug named Precious. Precious was the first pet that was completely mine. Precious showed me the importance of responsibility. Having Precious prepared me slightly to become a parent of 3 children. We consider Precious our oldest child, but at times she acts like our youngest running around and getting in mischief.