About Me
WHO ARE YOU?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, EMDR Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant, and Trainer.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I was born in Colombia, South America. I consider myself bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural. I now live in Dallas, TX with my husband and two children.
WHAT IS YOUR CLINICAL BACKGROUND?
I have worked as a therapist with children, teens, adults, and families who have experienced complex trauma in settings such rape crisis, youth homeless and domestic violence shelters since 2008.
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WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIALIZATIONS?
Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Ongoing Traumatic Stress, Life Transitions, Vicarious Trauma, Racial trauma, Relationship issues, &
Self esteem
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU'D LIKE OTHERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I am committed to empower my clients to find healing. I embrace a collaborative approach when it comes to supporting my clients. I know it takes courage to ask for help and I honor my client’s bravery in taking the step on working on themselves. I have experience working with complex trauma including survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness. I work with minoritized populations, immigrants, and people that come from mixed races and backgrounds.
It would be an honor to walk alongside you in your healing process.
No matter what your situation is, there is hope and healing awaiting.
Publications
Contributor to EMDR with
Children in the Play Therapy Room (chapter on "Playful and Creative Approaches for EMDR Therapy with Latinx Children")
2021
Contributor to Cultural Competence and Healing Culturally Based Trauma with EMDR Therapy (chapter on "EMDR Therapy and Consultation with an Intercultural Approach")
2022
Education
Masters of Social Work
Baylor University
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Masters of Divinity
Truett Seminary Baylor University
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EMDR Certified
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EMDRIA Approved Consultant ​
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EMDR Trainer ​
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EMDRIA Conference Committee Member ​
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Interview
Interested in hearing more? Feel free to watch my interview!