Therapist in Westchester

I earned my Masters degree from Columbia University, where I received the National Association of Social Workers Award. From there, I have gone on to continue extensive post-graduate training to ensure my work is always evidence-based and informed in the latest research.

I quickly recognized the role that our family background plays in our lives, and pursued a specialization in Bowen Family Systems Theory. Family Systems theory informs my work with individuals, couples and families. While I am a relationship expert, I have acquired expertise in other areas that I found relevant to best help my clients: anxiety, depression, learning differences and ADHD, work and career struggles, Infertility, grief, trauma, substance use and parenting.

I am certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) and I employ CBT and DBT techniques for lasting emotional and behavioral shifts. I have participated in research and trained in Motivational Interviewing, a widely used evidence-based technique guiding individuals toward higher motivation for behavior change.

I became a Parenting Coach after starting my career as a child therapist in both clinic and school settings. I understood that not only do parents hold the key, they also need support. As a parent of three myself, I can safely say that it is the hardest job I’ve had. I ran a parenting support group for over 20 years and I possess years of practical knowledge in supporting parents and children through school difficulties, behavioral struggles, high-performance sports stress, the college admission process, and transitioning successfully into college.

I am fluent in Spanish and English, having been born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I’ve been married to my husband for 30 years, and together we raised our wonderful twin daughters and son. I love my work and the people I have the privilege to help.

I earned my Masters degree from Columbia University, where I received the National Association of Social Workers Award. From there, I have gone on to continue extensive post-graduate training to ensure my work is always evidence-based and informed in the latest research.

I quickly recognized the role that our family background plays in our lives, and pursued a specialization in Bowen Family Systems Theory. Family Systems theory informs my work with individuals, couples and families. While I am a relationship expert, I have acquired expertise in other areas that I found relevant to best help my clients: anxiety, depression, learning differences and ADHD, work and career struggles, Infertility, grief, trauma, substance use and parenting.

As a therapist in Westchester, New York and Connecticut, I have had the privilege of witnessing countless stories of loss, struggle, and victory.

Additionally, I am certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) and I employ CBT and DBT techniques for lasting emotional and behavioral shifts. I have also participated in research and trained in Motivational Interviewing, a widely used evidence-based technique guiding individuals toward higher motivation for behavior change.

Beyond specialized clinical training, I possess years of practical knowledge in supporting parents and children through school difficulties, behavioral struggles, high-performance sports stress, the college admission process, and transitioning successfully into college.

I am fluent in Spanish and English and currently reside in Westchester County, NY. Married to my husband of 30 years, we raised twin daughters and a son while spoiling our two rescue dogs, Chica and Lalo. I love my work and the people I have the privilege to help.