I‘m a cis-gendered female, mixed race, daughter of immigrant Salvadoreño parents, currently able-bodied, a lifelong learner, and a dedicated psychotherapist. I draw inspiration from the rebellious motivating force of the arts, and recognize its power to challenge the status quo and promote change. With that rebellion, comes intentionality in having an anti-racist and decolonized psychotherapy practice.

It is my conviction that your Spirit heals you. Meaning, I acknowledge the spirit given to us by the Creator to move us toward self-defined healing and authenticity. No matter what you’ve lived through or how broken you may believe or have been told you are, your Spirit was never harmed.

I embrace a non-pathologizing, culturally affirming, and liberation-based psychology model of healing. My approach draws from integrative evidence-based modalities such as EMDR (attachment-focused, somatic psychology), parts work (structural dissociation and internal family systems), narrative therapy (re-authoring your story), and others as necessary depending on where you are as you travel through this life.

Outside of my professional work, I usually spend time with my family and friends resisting racism and xenophobia by camping and taking nature walks with the affirmation that “I deserve to be in nature.” I thank organizations such as PDX People of Color Outdoors and Latino Outdoors for helping us venture back into nature with some safety. I absolutely enjoy creating through arts and crafts, visiting art or science museums, galleries, and the many awesome events in the Portland area. I enjoy listening to all types of music but feel the most empowered when listening to Punk music that is rooted in social justice, which I hope to share with you all at some point.