I spent the majority of my life in Mexico until I was able to come to the U.S. to further my education and work on my career goals. I went to medical school always with my main purpose being to help people. It was during my year of internship as a doctor in Sierra de Juarez where I started paying close attention to my patient’s behaviors and attitudes towards their illnesses. I realize how powerful our thoughts and attitudes were when targeting a disease.
I came to the U.S. and completed a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, received training as a Domestic violence Facilitator, Anger Management Facilitator, and Substance Abuse Counselor. It was during this time providing those services that I became more and more interested in human behavior. My goal didn’t change in regards of helping people, on the contrary, it was enhanced. I understood people needed more guidance understanding and accepting themselves, understanding how our thoughts and attitudes determine our behavior and as a consequence our life.
I consider myself a very optimistic individual, who regardless of how big or difficult the struggle is I always see something positive out of it. Being mindful and practicing empathy helps by reframing our thoughts in a beneficial way. We have to be patient and understanding with ourselves. In my experience as a doctor and therapist I have seen how self-love, patience with ourselves, and a positive attitude conquers every situation. I have 9 years of experience working as a Facilitator and Mental health provider. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, out of control anger, and domestic violence. My counseling style is empathetic and warm, creating a no-judgement safety zone and supportive environment. Respecting the client and empathizing with his/her challenges are the hallmark of my therapeutic approach. Everyone deserves compassion, love and respect. The modality chosen by the mental health provider depends on a myriad of factors such as age, supports system, and client's individual needs. My approach combines CBT, Humanistic approach, Attachment-Based Theory, Client-Centered approach, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative therapy among others. My areas of expertise are, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship conflicts, and parenting challenges.
I came to the U.S. and completed a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, received training as a Domestic violence Facilitator, Anger Management Facilitator, and Substance Abuse Counselor. It was during this time providing those services that I became more and more interested in human behavior. My goal didn’t change in regards of helping people, on the contrary, it was enhanced. I understood people needed more guidance understanding and accepting themselves, understanding how our thoughts and attitudes determine our behavior and as a consequence our life.
I consider myself a very optimistic individual, who regardless of how big or difficult the struggle is I always see something positive out of it. Being mindful and practicing empathy helps by reframing our thoughts in a beneficial way. We have to be patient and understanding with ourselves. In my experience as a doctor and therapist I have seen how self-love, patience with ourselves, and a positive attitude conquers every situation. I have 9 years of experience working as a Facilitator and Mental health provider. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, out of control anger, and domestic violence. My counseling style is empathetic and warm, creating a no-judgement safety zone and supportive environment. Respecting the client and empathizing with his/her challenges are the hallmark of my therapeutic approach. Everyone deserves compassion, love and respect. The modality chosen by the mental health provider depends on a myriad of factors such as age, supports system, and client's individual needs. My approach combines CBT, Humanistic approach, Attachment-Based Theory, Client-Centered approach, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative therapy among others. My areas of expertise are, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship conflicts, and parenting challenges.