Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, I have been in the fields of education and mental health for over 15 years.  I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist who has experience working alongside preteens, adolescents and young adults helping them process and navigate life' s challenges.  My mission is to work collaboratively with clients to achieve therapeutic goals and overall well-being.  My approach involves focusing on connecting with clients while incorporating a trauma-informed and culturally competent therapeutic lens and fostering a safe space for self-awareness, self-empowerment and aiding to identify inherent strengths.