BIO

I am a first-generation Dominican American and child of immigrants, and this identity deeply shapes how I understand healing, belonging, and emotional well-being. Growing up within multiple cultural worlds taught me how early responsibility, unspoken expectations, and silence around emotions can impact how people see themselves and their worth. These experiences are what fuel my passion for supporting individuals in reconnecting with themselves and developing self-compassion.

 I have worked as a clinical social worker at a nonprofit providing therapy to individuals ages 3 to 80 from diverse backgrounds and with varying mental health needs. The majority of the clients I serve are low-income, this work has reinforced my commitment to making mental health care accessible, affirming, and effective for communities that are often underserved. 

As a person of color raised in a low-income household, I understand how cultural identity, family dynamics, and systemic stressors can quietly shape emotional experiences. In many immigrant families, emotional needs are often minimized or left unspoken, which can lead to feelings of guilt, invisibility, or disconnection from one’s sense of self. 

Because of both my lived experience and clinical training, I deeply understand what it feels like to be unseen, unheard, or unsure of where to turn. I know how isolating it can be to carry emotional pain silently. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to explore your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and move toward greater self-love and healing. I am committed to walking alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and respect as you find your voice and grow into who you are meant to be.