Education & Experience

I am a highly qualified doctor of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My credentials have been certified by the National Board of Social Work in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. With over 15 years of experience in clinical mental health, my area of specialization is in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Disorder, complex trauma that results from grief and loss, domestic violence, and other traumatic events. As a Clinical Therapist, I have extensive experience assisting individuals who have experienced significant life transitions. These transitions may result in cultural adjustment, prejudice/discrimination, decreased self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. My expertise and experience in this field allow me to provide my clients with the highest quality of care and support. I employ an amalgam of traditional and holistic practices in my therapeutic interventions, prominently including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Culturally Sensitive Therapy (CST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Problem-Solving Skills (PSS), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Supportive Therapy, Grief Counseling, and other evidence-based methodologies. These modalities have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of diverse and co-occurring conditions. Additionally, I am deeply impassioned about advancing the field of social work through scholarly inquiry, teaching, and leadership activities.