Education/Credentials:

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Drake University 2023

Master of Social Work, University of Iowa, Anticipated 2025 

Theoretical approach to therapy 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Person-centered Therapy
• Multicultural Therapy
• Feministic Therapy
• Strengths Based Therapy 
• Cognitive processing therapy 
• Motivation Interviewing

Areas of Competency 

• Cultural adjustment and immigration stress
• Identity development
• Body image distress
• Anxiety and compulsive disorders
• Depression
• Academic skills
• Grief/ Loss 
• BIPOC mental health 
• LGBTQ+ affirming care
• Intergenerational trauma
• Religious trauma 
• Sexual trauma 
• Women’s issues 
• Self-esteem 

Professional affiliations

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• American Clinical Social Work Association (ACSWA)
• Latino Social Work Organization (LSWO)

Biography

• As a Latina, immigrant, queer woman, my value has always been to serve underserved individuals and push for rights through advocacy efforts. My commitment to my clients and larger communities is a core and central part to my identity.