Getting to Know ME

I became a psychologist because I have always been deeply curious about people—why we feel what we feel, why we make the choices we make, and especially why relationships can bring out such different parts of us. More than 20 years into this work, that curiosity hasn't gone away. In many ways, it has only deepened.

I was raised in Mexico and came to the United States for college. Living between cultures shaped me in ways I didn't fully understand at the time. It made me think deeply about identity, belonging, family, expectations, and the stories we inherit about who we are supposed to be. Those experiences are part of what I bring to my work today.

Outside of the therapy room, I'm also a person with a full life. I love being outdoors, camping, spending time at the beach, yoga, live music, good tea, and time with the people I love. I value warmth, humor, meaningful conversation, and the kind of connection where you can simply be yourself.

That is also the atmosphere I try to create in therapy. I'm not a distant, silent therapist who expects you to do all the talking while I occasionally nod. I'm engaged and curious. I'll ask questions, offer observations, help you make connections, and sometimes gently challenge you. And there is room for humor, too.

I believe much of who we become is shaped through relationships—including the relationship we develop with ourselves. My role isn't to tell you what to do. It's to help you understand yourself and your patterns more clearly so that your choices become increasingly your own.