Therapists

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Founder

Pronouns: she/her/ella

Licensed in Virginia

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English), bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that each individual is the expert on their own life experiences. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-centered, grounded in the belief that healing happens within a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship.

I have over two decades of experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and acculturation challenges. I have worked extensively with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual victimization, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. As a bereaved mother myself, I also have a deep understanding of the complexities of grief and the unique challenges of coping with infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and the loss of a child. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe exploring your experiences, gaining insight, and discovering new possibilities for growth and healing. I believe in the resilience and inherent strengths of each individual. Through a collaborative, client-centered approach, I help clients develop healthy coping skills, navigate life's challenges, and engage in meaningful work that supports lasting change and more authentic living.

As a Third Culture Kid (TCK) myself, I understand the unique experiences of growing up across cultures. Having relocated five times and lived in five countries by the age of 16, I know firsthand that adapting to new environments can bring challenges related to identity, belonging, loss, and grief. I am particularly interested in supporting individuals navigating cultural identity, acculturation, and the often-overlooked challenges of returning to a country they once called home.

I earned my Master of Social Work degree from The Catholic University of America and am licensed to practice in Virginia. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and provide expert witness services nationwide. I am honored to have received the Best of Fairfax Award in the Marriage Counselor category in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

I believe meaningful change is possible and that you do not have to navigate life's most difficult experiences alone. My hope is to offer a therapeutic relationship in which you feel understood, supported, and empowered to take an active role in your healing journey.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Licensed in Virginia

​I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master’s in Social Work and am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Virginia with years of experience working with youth and families in addressing life stressors unique to individuals/families, supporting youth and families in responding to and dealing with crisis situations, and helping individuals make changes to better themselves and their relationships with others.

One of the aspects of growing up and living in Northern Virginia that I hold in high regards and value is the diversity in members of the community. My educational and professional practice experiences combined with my personal life experiences and relationships growing up contribute to my knowledge of common emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges and strengths across differences (in race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc).

I have experience providing individual, group, and family therapy as well as co-parenting counseling. I take a strengths-based, client-centered, eclectic approach in working with individuals which means that I do not follow any one specific approach or work from one theoretical frame. I work with individuals to help them in being aware of their individual protective factors, strengths, interests, and skills sets while working through challenges and offer a welcoming space to discuss and practice healthy ways for addressing and managing unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and stressful situations to achieve personal goals.

​I value each therapeutic relationship and view information shared with me by children, youth, adults, and families (however a “family” may be individually defined) as a gift, acknowledging that I learn and gain from others during the therapeutic process. I believe that all individuals have strengths and qualities that can be utilized to help them be successful and overcome even the most challenging obstacles and that it is essential.