I was born and raised in El Paso, TX and was fortunate enough to experience the beauty and complexities of being raised in an immigrant household. As a Mexican-American, and native Spanish speaker, it is also a privilege of mine to be able to provide those in the Latinx community with familiarity of family dynamics, cultura, and traditions. I was predominantly raised by my grandmother, a powerful, and loving native Mexican woman, who was an incredible and compassionate listener. I try to emulate her kindness and humility in my practice, every day.

Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked at the Bexar County District Attorney’s office, where I supported individuals seeking protective orders from their abusers. This was where I first truly understood the value of rapport building and connection. Though this work was challenging, it was an honor to share space with someone going through the most difficult period of their lives and provide support as they navigate peace and safety. I attended the University of Denver for graduate school in 2013, where I worked in refugee resettlement and integration. During this period, I developed a passion for serving new communities to the United States, seeking a permanent home.

After graduate school, I became a generalist therapist in community mental health, where I provided individual and group therapy for 8 years. While working in Community Mental health, I facilitated groups such as Bipolar symptom management, pain management, Self-love and Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Relapse Prevention, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and LGBT+ Teen group. As a generalist in community mental health, I provided therapy for communities of all backgrounds, struggling with a range of mental health challenges and diagnosis. I began my private practice in 2021 I began my practice Empoder Therapy, where I work with adults of backgrounds.

On my free time I like to spend time with my family, read, go for hikes with my dogs, take dance classes and hang out with friends.

I look forward to meeting you!