In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90404
Online in California
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to seek the support you need.
You may be wondering who you’ll be meeting with as you begin your healing journey. I am a Tohono O'odham and Mexican American, neurodivergent, cisgender, bisexual female. My identity and lived experience are an integral part of how I show up in this work with care, humility, and a deep respect for each person’s story.
As a therapist, I am committed to ongoing learning and growth in service of my clients. Over the years in private practice, I have learned to trust my intuition while developing and refining different healing approaches. This process has deepened my connection to Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
At my practice, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals who are deeply committed to their healing. Our therapists share this same dedication and are equally committed to the clients they serve.
In our work together, we thoughtfully interweave these modalities to support deeper, more integrated healing.
I feel a deep commitment to the people I have the privilege to work with and walk alongside in their process.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Men, Native American, Women clients.
Languages: English Spanish
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We offer a sliding scale with our associate therapist at 85 an hour.
- Accepts Insurance
- Optum United Health Cigan Aetna
Education & Credentials
Enlightened Self Family Therapy LMFT
- Female
- License # 144779
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2020
Education: Art Center College of Design 2008
Antioch University 2019
Enlightened Self Family Therapy Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: HIPPA compliant platform
We offer telehealth services with our associate therapists and in-person sessions with the director. Providing attuned, convenient care is a core value of our practice.
Our team reflects a diverse range of lived experiences, including members of various religious, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities. If you are looking to heal from trauma, we would be honored to support you.
We feel grateful to be part of a profession rooted in care and compassion for the people we have the privilege to meet and support.