• Founder and Owner

She/Her/Ella

 

About Me../ Sobre Mí

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed psychologist who provides mental health services across the state of California. I also am the owner of Colores Therapy and Wellness. I have over 14-years of experience providing mental health services to adults and adolescents. Most recently, for the past 9-years, I provided bilingual mental health services to the underserved communities of Los Angeles County.

Like many who choose this helping profession, I became interested in psychology and mental health from a very young age. As a daughter of 1st generation Mexican immigrants, the topic of mental health was often ignored and misunderstood. It was through my education, training, and own healing journey, that I was able to develop a further understanding of how trauma and stress can impact the mind and body. My goal is to help destigmatize mental wellness and health within our society, as well as assisting, advocating, and empowering people.

Please feel free to schedule a free phone consultation so that we can make sure I am the right therapist to support you.

Soy doctora en psicología bilingüe (español/inglés) en el sur de California, con licencia para brindar mis servicios de salud mental en todo el estado de California. También soy la dueña de Colores Therapy and Wellness. Tengo más de 14 años de experiencia brindando servicios de salud mental a adultos y adolescentes. Más recientemente, durante los últimos 9 años, he brindado servicios bilingües de salud mental a las comunidades desatendidas del condado de Los Ángeles.

Como muchos que eligen esta profesión de ayuda, me interesé en la psicología y la salud mental desde muy joven. Como hija de inmigrantes mexicanos de primera generación, el tema de la salud mental a menudo se ignoraba y se malinterpretaba. Fue a través de mi educación, entrenamiento y mi propio viaje de curación que pude desarrollar una mayor comprensión de cómo el trauma y el estrés pueden afectar la mente y el cuerpo. Mi objetivo es ayudar a desestigmatizar la salud mental dentro de nuestra sociedad, así como ayudar, defender y empoderar a las personas marginadas.

No dude en programar una consulta telefónica gratuita para que podamos asegurarnos de que soy la terapeuta adecuada para apoyarlo/a.

 

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD.)                

Alliant International University, Sacramento- California School of Forensic Studies

2012                                                                                             

Clinical Forensic Psychology        

Dissertation Topic: Early Exposure to Violence and Subsequent Adult Behavior and Attitudes Towards Violence

 Master of Arts                                                              

Alliant International University, Sacramento- California School of Forensic Studies

2010                                                             

Clinical Forensic Psychology

Bachelor of Science                                                              

University of California, Davis

2008                                                             

Major: Psychology

I obtained my license to practice in the State of California in 2018. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Additionally, I have obtained training and certification in several modalities, including trauma informed care, Somatic-Based Interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and mindfulness. I

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.”

- Maya Angelou