She/ Her/ Ella

I am the eldest daughter of Salvadorans who migrated to the U.S. to escape the civil war. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and am a first-generation college graduate. Through my own identity as both Salvadoreña and first-generation Angeleno, I have learned and embraced the importance of intersectionality. This heavily influences my work to be culturally humble, curious, empathic, judgment-free, actively anti-racist, and above all, collaborative. 

I completed my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California in 2013, obtaining my clinical licensed in 2018. I have worked with children and adults who have experienced abuse, chronic medical conditions and trauma, and mental health struggles.  My path to becoming a therapist has deepened my commitment to the areas I care most about, inspiring me to pursue advanced training in trauma and couples work. I opened my own practice in 2023 and remain dedicated to ongoing professional growth and to the communities that have shaped who I am today.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, live music, taking care of my plants, reading, spending time in nature and with those I care for. I also very much enjoy doing nothing- let’s be real, it's needed sometimes.