Over the years, I’ve attended several educational institutions with the hope of attaining the knowledge necessary to provide top-notch, tailored mental health services. I graduated Columbia University with a Masters of Education in Psychological Counseling and a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with a Multicultural LatinX Mental Health Concentration.   

I’m a certified in Dialectical Behavior therapist as well as a certified Complex Trauma therapist specializing in EMDR,
Parts Work, CPT, and Polyvagal
Theory. Diversifying my expertise is essential for optimal and holistic care of my clients. 

I realized early in my studies I did not feel comfortable focusing only on trauma and weaknesses. Traditional counseling methods utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Positive Psychology, on the other hand, utilizes the Character Strengths and Virtues Classification Handbook. So, I became certified in Foundations of Positive Psychology including Interventions, Research Methods, and Visionary Science. Additionally, I certified in Mastering Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. 

I am empowered to create new directions for the future of counseling. My concept is to measure wellbeing rather than suffering by identifying and building what’s best – strengths. I develop interventions based on spiritual needs, character strengths and virtues rather than focusing on weaknesses with the goal of instilling grit and perseverance.

During my clinical experience, I was excited to contribute in a deeper way to the evolution of consciousness in this generation. I became a certified Master level Reiki Energy Healer and later a Reiki Teacher. Reiki has given me such amazing experiences. 

Energy medicine broadened my mind to an entirely new level. I completed an 8-week Mindfulness certification training and an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) certification training. 

In my Program “The Power of Mindfulness”, I incorporate everything I’ve learned from research studies, spiritual teachers, personal life lessons, clinical practice experience, and my educational background.

I love doing this work. My hope is to inspire others to uncover and discover their true, awaken and conscious selves and create their envisioned life of wellness.