A bilingual (English/Spanish) space where healing is not just discussed—it is experienced. Whether you are seeking relief from trauma, navigating a major life transition, or supporting a child’s emotional growth, my practice integrates evidence-based modalities that go beyond traditional talk therapy.
As a parent or guardian, watching your child struggle with behavioral changes, school-related stress, or emotional pain can be overwhelming. As an established bilingual therapist in Broward and Miami-Dade County, I partner with families to support the developing minds of children and teens. By utilizing age-appropriate, evidence-based practices, we equip your child with the emotional tools they need to thrive.
"For many young people, life feels like a story they didn't write—filled with chapters that feel confusing, painful, or stuck. In my thirty years of working with youth, I have found that traditional conversation often falls short of reaching the depth of their experience. I developed Symbolic Storywork™ to bridge that gap."
"Drawing on the principles of Jungian Sandplay and narrative exploration, we treat your child’s story not as a document to be analyzed, but as a symbolic map to be navigated. In the safety of our sessions, we use tactile elements—sand, figures, and creative expression—to externalize the internal narrative. We don't just talk about their challenges; we reconstruct them. This allows your child to see their story from a new perspective, reclaiming their agency to rewrite the ending and integrate their experiences at their own pace."
Children and teens process difficult events differently than adults. EMDR is highly effective for adolescents dealing with bullying, family transitions, or recurring traumatic memories, helping them safely digest distressing experiences so they do not carry that burden into adulthood.
We empower teens by teaching them how to recognize and reframe the anxious or negative thoughts that drive their behavior. CBT provides them with practical coping skills that build lasting self-esteem and emotional regulation.
As a bilingual therapist proudly serving Broward and Miami-Dade County, I provide a compassionate, highly structured space for adults and seniors navigating the complexities of their evolving lives. Whether you are searching for how to heal from trauma, seeking therapy for life transitions, or looking to rediscover your authentic self, my approach is tailored to your unique lived experience.
When recurring traumatic memories or deep-seated anxieties keep you anchored in the past, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a profound, evidence-based path forward. We work together to safely process and release the emotional weight of trauma, allowing your nervous system to finally find peace.
Talk therapy has its limits. When words are not enough to articulate complex pain or transition, Adult Play Therapy and Sandplay provide a powerful, tactile method to bypass the logical mind and connect directly with your inner wisdom, unlocking deep healing.
For those struggling with overwhelming stress or anxiety, CBT offers practical, actionable tools to identify and restructure the unhelpful thought patterns that hold you back, giving you immediate strategies to regain control of your daily life.
As we enter different seasons of adulthood, the questions we ask ourselves naturally shift. We move from asking "How do I build my life?" to "What does my life mean, and what am I leaving behind?"
As a bilingual mental health counselor serving Broward and Miami-Dade County, I developed The Legacy Circle as a specialized, small-group therapy experience designed specifically for adults and seniors. This is a secure, collaborative space dedicated to "life-review"—the vital psychological process of looking back at your journey to find integration, meaning, and peace.
Navigating a major life transition, retirement, or the loss of a loved one can feel incredibly isolating. In The Legacy Circle, you do not have to process these profound shifts alone.
Guided by evidence-based group therapy dynamics and deep clinical empathy, we explore the complexities of the mature adult experience in a strictly confidential environment.
Spiritual Companionship is an ancient, contemplative practice designed for anyone seeking a more profound connection to themselves, their purpose, and the world around them. Whether you are looking to deepen an already rich inner life, searching for clarity during a major life transition, or seeking a safe space to untangle and heal from past institutional or religious experiences, The Open Table is here for you.
Because I operate as both a licensed psychotherapist and a Spiritual Companion, I maintain strict, ethical boundaries to protect your personal autonomy:
This separation ensures that secular clients receive purely clinical, evidence-based psychotherapy, while those seeking spiritual depth have a dedicated, specialized guide whenever they choose to engage that dimension. In alignment with the DSM-5-TR (APA, 2022), our practice integrates a formal cultural and spiritual formulation to ensure that every individual's religious and cultural traditions are honored as vital, guiding elements of the therapeutic process. To begin this collaborative process, we utilize the American Psychiatric Association’s Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI).
To learn more about my specific background and training as a companion, you can view my professional profile found at the professional association, Spiritual Directors International:
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For three decades, my work as a clinical counselor with students, families, and diverse faith communities has deepened my profound respect for the resilience of the human spirit. I consider it a privilege to translate the intimate insights of the therapy room into actionable, empowering strategies for the wider community.
Offering bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health workshops, retreats, and public speaking engagements, I partner with educational institutions, corporate teams, and spiritual organizations. My goal is never to simply hand down answers, but to seamlessly bridge evidence-based psychology, educational strategy, and timeless humanistic wisdom. Together, we create a collaborative environment dedicated to transitional healing, self-integration, and lasting emotional resilience.
Target Audience: Private Schools, Parent-Teacher Associations, Educational Staff, and High School Freshmen.
It is easy to expect adolescents to manage their time, assignments, and focus with the efficiency of an adult. Yet neurological research shows us that the brain's "executive function" center does not fully develop until the mid-twenties. In this educational workshop, we explore how developmental neurology can gently guide our teaching strategies. I share practical, therapeutic paradigms to give parents, educators, and students a compassionate framework to understand crucial time-management skills. Together we can shift our perspective. Instead of seeing executive dysfunction as a behavioral issue, we learn to actively and patiently support the developing adolescent brain.
Target Audience: Retreat Centers and Adult Faith Formation Groups.
Centuries before modern psychology mapped the unconscious, early contemplatives relied on the profound power of imagery to navigate the healing of the soul. Drawing on my background as a clinical counselor and Certified Spiritual Companion, this session explores the quiet intersection of analytical psychology and ancient spiritual practice. We will look at the vivid imagery found in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and the focusing symbols of St. Teresa of Avila. Together, we will discover how these symbols act as waking dreams, gently guiding an individual into a deeper, more integrated relationship with the Divine.
Below is a collection of past mental health presentations and wellness workshops. I am always happy to adapt any of these psychological and spiritual themes to serve the unique needs of your community.
If you feel one of these mental health topics might serve your community, I would be grateful to hear from you. To inquire about availability, speaking fees, or discuss how we might tailor a wellness workshop for your group, please reach out via our contact page or call the practice directly.
As a bilingual mental health counselor serving Broward and Miami-Dade County, I have spent three decades helping individuals and complex family systems navigate personal crises and major life transitions. My extensive background spanning clinical counseling, educational leadership, and spiritual companionship has honed my ability to listen deeply—not just to what is being said, but to the unique, unspoken stories of those I sit with.
I do not ask the individuals I work with to walk a path I have not deeply studied and respected myself. My practice is rooted in profound empathy, careful discernment, and the quiet clinical wisdom that only comes from years of holding space for others. Whether we are navigating trauma, healing from a major life transition, or searching for spiritual clarity, therapy with me is more than a tool for insight; it is a space for true companionship. You will navigate toward a balanced, focused life knowing you are truly heard and validated every step of the way.
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