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I bring passion, expertise, and commitment to helping women, children, and parents in the communities of Oakland and Los Gatos, CA. Somatic Therapist-Play Therapist- Family Therapist.
A little about me..
· Bilingual & Culturally Diverse: I grew up in LIma, Peru, speaking Spanish and loving my Peruvian food. My partner is from India, so I get cultural diversity and the immigrant experience with all its joys and challenges.
· Family Dynamics: Coming from a large, close-knit, and wonderfully dysfunctional family has given me a love and skill for family therapy. It’s a work in progress, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
· Entrepreneurial Spirit: My father was a type A, self-made man with a huge entrepreneurial drive. I grew up in a family business, surrounded by business talk all day long.
· Dance Enthusiast: Before somatic psychology, my first passion was dance. At one point, I considered pursuing a Master's in Dance Therapy.
· Meditation and Exercise: My first forms of therapy! I mastered meditation and regular exercise to deal with young adult angst and existential crises.
· Dog Lover: I live with my life partner and our adorable terrier-chihuahua mix rescue dog.
· Proud Feminist: I've been one for as long as I can remember. Even before I understood concepts, I knew that standing by other women in sisterhood and solidarity was essential.
How I Engage as your therapist:
· I remember your story and enough details for you to feel cared for and seen.
· I believe my job is to help you become an expert on how you process and digest your emotions.
· I share relevant information to help you understand how your body and mind are connected.
· I care about all aspects of your life and will help you embrace all of your personhood, quirks, and uniqueness.
The experience I can offer you
I've been helping children, parents, and especially women for almost 20 years. I first dove into working with moms while supervising a parenting hotline. Then, I supported kids' social-emotional development using an attachment-based approach.
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These experiences taught me the concerns of moms who juggle a lot and love their kids deeply. I realized how important it is to support both children and parents on their mental health journeys.
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My specialty is helping children who worry like little adults and women who were once those little caregivers—handling workaholism, imposter syndrome, feelings of emptiness, and chronic health issues. I focus on supporting women and sensitive, anxious kids in achieving emotional wellness.