What I love most about being a therapist is witnessing the small, meaningful steps people take that lead to life-changing growth. It’s a privilege to be part of the process as someone begins to untangle what’s been weighing on them and starts to move toward healing. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and safe—free from judgment and pressure. I believe healing happens at your pace, and I’m here to support you as you navigate that journey. In this space, I hope you’ll feel empowered to discover and embrace the best version of yourself.
I earned my graduate degree from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago. My approach to therapy is personalized and collaborative, blending evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to support meaningful, lasting change. For younger clients who may not yet have the words to express their feelings, I incorporate play therapy. When working with couples, I draw on the Gottman Method to support communication, connection, and healing.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of working with a diverse range of clients, including young children, teens, adults, parents, African Americans, Latinos, and first-generation Americans. As a first-generation American myself, I understand the complex experience of balancing family, cultural identity, and societal expectations. I strive to create a welcoming and affirming space where clients from all backgrounds feel respected, understood, and supported. It would be an honor to be a steady presence as you sort through life’s complexities and begin to create something new for yourself.
Specialties
- ADD / ADHD Behavior Therapies
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Addiction
- Alcohol / Substance Use Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
- Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Codependency
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Conduct Disorder
- Depression
- Emotional Abuse
- Life Coaching / Life Transition
- Men's Health Issues
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Mood Disorders / Swings
- Parenting Counseling
- Personality Disorder
- Play Therapy
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race and Cultural Identity
- Relationships
- Schizophrenia
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self Esteem
- Self Harm
- Sexual Abuse Counseling
- Trauma
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Gender
Male
Pronouns
he/him/his
In-network insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Self Pay
- United
Education and training
- Jane Addams College - Master's in Social Work
