• Attuned, present, and engaged
I listen deeply and gently challenge the patterns that keep you stuck.

• Trauma-informed and relational
We work with your nervous system, early roles, and repeating patterns.

• EMDR and integration-focused
When appropriate, I integrate EMDR alongside nervous-system work so change can feel natural, not forced.

Therapy here is a place to slow down, exhale, and reconnect with yourself.

Safety first. Compassion always.
Honesty with warmth. Boundaries with care.
Healing with depth.

Therapy works best when you feel truly seen and supported.
Change happens when the nervous system feels safe enough to soften.

Many of my clients are used to being the capable one.
Here, you no longer have to hold everything together.

This work is about building a life that feels more regulated, connected, and aligned with who you are.

All identities and backgrounds are welcome here.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota (License #cc04541) with advanced training in trauma, attachment, and nervous-system-based work.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and my Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, along with a graduate certificate in Addiction Studies.

I work with high-functioning adults navigating trauma, family-of-origin patterns, and nervous system responses that continue into adulthood.

My training includes:
• Trauma and complex trauma
• EMDR-informed therapy
• Attachment and relational healing
• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Nervous system regulation

Before entering private practice, I worked across IRTS, residential and co-occurring treatment programs, community mental health, nonprofit work, and child protective services.

I was born in Alaska and spent part of my early childhood in El Salvador before my family settled in rural Minnesota.

Growing up between cultures and languages shaped my understanding of identity, belonging, and the subtle cultural nuances that influence how we relate and make meaning of our lives.

Spanish was my first language, and I continue to speak conversational Spanish. I welcome clients who feel more comfortable integrating Spanish into sessions, though I primarily provide therapy in English.

My bicultural background informs how I understand family expectations, cultural nuance, and intergenerational patterns, and continues to shape how I show up in this work.

Outside of the office, I enjoy traveling, attending conferences, reading, and spending time with my family. You may also occasionally see my white Persian cat make a brief appearance during sessions

I have a strong interest in advancing how we understand healing beyond insight alone, especially for high-functioning adults who feel stuck despite doing “all the work.”