Position Title
Doctoral Intern
Undocumented Students Emphasis
- Counseling Services
Professional Interests
Latino mental health, BIPOC mental health, first generation students, emerging adulthood, anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustment, multicultural topics, acculturation difficulties, family and social systems, identity exploration
About Me
I am currently a doctoral intern completing my degree in Clinical Psychology and am originally from Southern California. I identify as Latina (Salvadoran-American) and a first generation student. I am fluent in Spanish and offer therapy in Spanish. My dissertation topic focuses on the development of an online, interpersonal psychotherapy intervention for symptoms of depression in a Latino emerging adult population. I am passionate about the provision of culturally comprehensive psychological services. Some of my personal interests include film, reality television, Pilates, travel, reading historical fiction, learning new languages, and small dogs.
Languages
English and Spanish
How I Work With Students
My approach to working with students focuses on providing them with a supportive space to explore their thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and experiences. I also aim to create a space for individuals to learn about themselves and explore their interactions and roles within their social settings which may be influencing patterns and behaviors they are experiencing. I practice from a cognitive behavioral framework implementing multicultural, interpersonal, systemic, and person-centered interventions to assist in the process. I also provide therapeutic services in Spanish for individuals who may feel more comfortable speaking in their native language.
Which Communities Represent Me
- Chicanx/Latinx
- First Generation College Student
- Former International Student