Job Title
Staff Social Worker
Education:
University of Michigan
Professional Interests:
- anxiety
- depression
- holistic wellbeing
- mindfulness
- religious minority students
- multicultural issues
- identity development
- depression
- holistic wellbeing
- mindfulness
- religious minority students
- multicultural issues
- identity development
Approach to Therapy:
I use a strength-based approach during therapy to collaborate with clients to ensure therapy focuses on what is most relevant to the client. I use an integrative model, utilizing modalities including CBT, psychodynamic and relational approaches. I approach therapy through a multicultural lens to examine different facets of my clients' identities to get a fuller picture of why an issue may be present. While recognizing hardships clients are experiencing, I aim to use our brief time-frame to find ways to cope and begin to heal while making sure the student receives the resources they need moving forward.
Approach to Wellness:
I recharge by spending time with family and friends, as well as practicing yoga. I also enjoy taking time to myself to rest and enjoy a funny or suspenseful tv show.
Supervisory Style:
My supervision style is collaborative and supportive. It is focused on supporting a trainee through their development using encouragement, self-reflection and guided by both the trainee and supervisor's insights about strength and growth areas. I operate from a multicultural and interpersonal lens to both guide and learn from a trainee.
Campus Liaison Relationships:
- Association of Religious Counselors (ARC)
Additional Language(s):
- Spanish