I obtained both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work, with a concentration in Mental Health and Substance Abuse, from the University of Texas at Arlington. I have been in practice since 2018 and have had the privilege of working with vulnerable populations across a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient treatment, crisis assessment, and community-based services.

Currently, I work as a Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist at a nonprofit behavioral health hospital, where I assist individuals experiencing psychiatric crises and connect them with appropriate levels of care. Throughout my career, I have worked with adults and adolescents facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, PTSD, substance use concerns, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, academic stress, career-related challenges, immigration-related stressors, and major life transitions.

My clinical approach is eclectic, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I draw from several therapeutic frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Attachment Theory, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. My goal is to support clients in increasing insight, developing self-awareness, strengthening coping skills, and creating meaningful change in their lives.

In addition to my formal social work education and clinical experience, I completed training in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. This training deepened my understanding of trauma, consciousness, emotional processing, and the ways altered states of consciousness can support healing when held within safe, ethical, and clinically appropriate containers. Through this training, I gained additional knowledge in preparation, integration, harm reduction, non-ordinary states of consciousness, and the importance of creating a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore meaning, insight, and emotional material with care and intention. While my work remains grounded in evidence-informed psychotherapy, this training has expanded the way I understand healing, particularly the connection between the mind, body, nervous system, and the deeper layers of lived experience.

Beginning therapy takes courage, vulnerability, and strength. The process can feel challenging at times, but it can also create space for healing, growth, and a new perspective on your life and experiences. I believe the therapeutic relationship can be a powerful foundation for change by offering safety, empathy, compassion, and a sense of security. I also believe that each person has the capacity to grow, heal, and move toward a healthier version of themselves when they feel supported, seen, and empowered to do the work.