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My introduction to helping people and psychology both came about, as a result of following my mom’s example and the Bob Newhart Show. My mother was a natural people person with a keen interest and background in psychology. My take-away from the Bob Newhart Show drove home the needs for humor and light-heartedness as well as a genuine love for what you do. I believe that those qualities: love for people and my passion and seeing the humor in things truly define me, both as a therapist and a person. My academic journey led me to both bachelors and masters degrees from The University of Northern Colorado and included intensive training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy during my sabbatical in between my degrees. With a strong theoretical base supporting me, I moved forward and was able to blend my education with twenty years of real-world experience. I went on and diversified my experience as I worked in community counseling, community corrections, Inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. Although our learning never ceases, I feel very comfortable and sincere in offering clients my wealth of experience, knowledge of human behavior, and most of all, a kind ear.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, University of Northern Colorado (1990) • Master of Arts in School Counseling/Community Counseling, University of Northern Colorado (http://www.colorado.edu/) (2001)

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) • Certified Addiction Counselor- Level 3 (CACIII) • Certified Hypnotherapist (CHt) • Neuro-Linguistic Programming- Certified Practictioner (NLP-P)

Specialties/Areas of Focus

• Anxiety • Addiction/Substance Abuse • Couples Counseling • Hypnotherapy/Trauma • Individual Counseling • Depression/ Grief and Loss • Life Transitions

Professional Affiliations

• International Hypnosis Association (IHA) • American Psychological Association (APA) • National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCH)

I am trained in trauma, anxiety, addiction, grief and somatic treatments. I also help you build healthy relationships. I specialize in using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and integrating somatic techniques in therapy, such as Polyvagal Theory or Somatic Experiencing. I'm also trained in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and combine this with IFS and somatic work. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Therapy is about you. It is about feeling and doing better. It is about your life and moving beyond challenges that hold you back from being confident and whole.

At the core of any useful therapy is the relationship, and I know it is an important decision to find just the right person to come along side you on your journey through life's challenges. As such, I work to establish a safe and comfortable space for you to explore solutions and future directions.

I am a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2018 from the University of Maryland, then subsequently earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University. I have experience working in an inpatient psychiatric facility caring for adults with various psychiatric conditions. My goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect.

I am licensed and credentialed in New Jersey and Colorado. I am accepting new clients from those states.

I’m a trauma-informed therapist specializing in EMDR, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. I bring these approaches together to create a personalized path toward healing, supporting clients in reconnecting with their inner strengths, reclaiming a sense of agency, and moving toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.

I'm so glad you're ready to take action! Starting therapy is courageous. My goal is to walk alongside you and encourage you further. I consider my role as therapist an immense privilege, and seeing people grow and heal through therapy never gets old!

Welcome! First and foremost, I am honoring you for taking this step. You're ready for a change. There's a craving for deep healing on your journey towards wellness. You want to gain understanding and insight, resolve inner conflicts, improve relationships, explore unconscious patterns, and transform into the most empowered version of yourself. You may be looking for tools for self-regulation, as well as ways to integrate your mind, body, and heart. If you've been grappling with larger questions about yourself or your life and are ready to take the next step, you've come to the right place.

I was born in Colombia and moved to the U.S when I was 18. I have lived in Pueblo, CO since 2017. I attended University of Florida for my undergraduate and masters degrees. I am a Mindfulness Meditation certified teacher and currently finishing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy certification through DBT-Linehan board of Certification.