My clinical experience in the counseling field began in 1996 when I worked at The Women’s Center in Vienna, Virginia.  I have a special interest in trauma, anxiety and depression as well as the psychosocial aspect of medical illness. I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish and am a first generation American. This gave me the unique perspective of seeing how culture influences our upbringing and values; as such, I have a special interest in working with clients from various ethnic backgrounds, similar or different from my own.

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I have worked in medical settings, military based centers, private and public schools.  Before obtaining my clinical counseling license in Maryland, I worked at Frederick County Public Schools as well as with Frederick Community College teaching English As A Second Language.  Most recently I worked as a therapist at a mental health clinic.

 

When I am not working, I love to try new recipes, travel, read, practice yoga and spend time with my family and friends.

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I have advanced clinical training in:

• Attachment based play therapy

• Sandtray therapy

• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Internal Family Systems

• Reiki Level 2

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Children's Yoga in the School Settings

• Client Centered Therapies

• Myer-Briggs Type Inventory Certified Professional

 

Professional Memberships and Affiliations:

 

• American Counseling Association

• International MBTI Association