Taking the step to ask for help for you or your child is a courageous one. I will meet you and your family where you are at and tailor my approach to fit your style and specific needs. Whether you are coming to talk about your own life or to learn how to best care for your child’s needs, I will work to make sure you feel supported, heard, and understood. I provide a safe place for you to process and talk about things that happen in your life, memories from the past, or thoughts and emotions that may feel overwhelming. For parents, I help you understand why your child is acting anxious, defiant, or sad, and give you tools to support them. More than anything, I seek to be an empathetic partner to you or your family in your journey toward healing.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced difficult circumstances or who have emotional and behavioral difficulties. I have specialized experience and training in working with children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. For children and adolescents, I incorporate play and art therapies to encourage them to process their experiences and express themselves.
I speak Spanish and offer services in Spanish, English, or a combination of both. I work with children (ages 0-18), families, and adults. I have experience working with a variety of situations and symptoms including: anxiety, depression, trauma, attention difficulties, autism, acting-out behaviors, and social skills issues. I also enjoy working with parents and children to strengthen their attachment relationship and resolve conflicts.
I received undergraduate degrees in both Spanish and Psychology from Bethel University and my Master’s degree in Social Work from St. Catherine’s University/University of St. Thomas
education
M.A. – St. Mary’s University of MN
B.A. – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
clinical experience
Fraser Autism Center for Excellence
CornerHouse
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
SPECIALTIES
Children and adolescents (ages 0-18)
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Parenting
Immigration and acculturation
Autism spectrum disorder
Social skills issues
Behavioral problems
Abuse
Coping skills
Oppositional behaviors
In network with
CARE’s Clinicians are In-Network with a variety of providers including:
- BCBS – Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MHCP – MA
- Medical Assistance
- PreferredOne
- UCare
- HealthPartners
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Hennepin Health
Additionally, Out of Network & Out of Pocket options are available.
resources
Understanding research and the root cause of common psychological issues is a great first step to creating a healthier you!
- Combat Negative Thinking PDF
- Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
- Esther Perel
- Hardwiring Happiness
- How to Combat Negative Thinking: Combat Negative Thinking PDF
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
- The Noonday Demon: an Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon
- The Impact of Trauma on Your Body: Fight or Flight PDF