For more information about my practice please visit www.atspsychotherapy.com I am a bilingual (English/Español) psychotherapist with extensive experience treating bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. I earned my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and work as a Psychiatric Therapist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. In my private practice, I help clients build stability, strengthen relationships, and develop tools to manage mood, stress, and life transitions.
In our first session, we’ll take time to understand your story, symptoms, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. I’ll ask about your current challenges, your history, and what stability would look like for you. Together, we’ll begin to identify goals and priorities, whether that’s managing mood swings, reducing anxiety, or building stronger routines. My aim is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and respected. We’ll also discuss my approach and ensure you feel comfortable moving forward with me as your therapist.
My greatest strength is combining clinical expertise with genuine empathy. At Johns Hopkins, I’ve worked extensively with clients living with bipolar disorder and complex mood challenges, giving me a deep understanding of early warning signs, triggers, and long-term management strategies. I integrate evidence-based methods like CBT, psychoeducation, and lifestyle-focused interventions to help clients achieve stability and resilience. I also prioritize coordination with medical providers when helpful, ensuring care is holistic and comprehensive. Clients often tell me they value my practical, supportive style and leave sessions feeling more empowered, balanced, and hopeful about their future.
I work best with clients who want to understand themselves more deeply and take an active role in their healing. Many of my clients are navigating bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, or the strain mood shifts place on relationships, careers, and daily routines. I also support those going through major life transitions—whether personal or professional—and individuals who belong to cultural, gender, or sexual minorities. My ideal client is motivated to learn practical coping strategies, strengthen healthy habits around sleep, nutrition, and structure, and create more balance in their relationships and overall well-being.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to develop practical strategies for change. In my work at Johns Hopkins and in private practice, I’ve supported many individuals with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety by teaching them how to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, manage triggers, and build healthier routines around sleep, nutrition, and daily structure. My goal is to equip clients with tools they can carry beyond therapy, skills for coping with mood shifts, improving relationships, and creating lasting balance in their lives.
Supportive
I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can openly discuss their experiences, emotions, and challenges. I focus on helping clients feel heard and understood while building on their strengths, improving coping skills, and navigating life’s difficulties with greater confidence and resilience.
Psychoeducation
I believe that understanding mental health is an important part of the healing process. I provide education about symptoms, diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, stress management, sleep, and overall wellness. My goal is to help clients make informed decisions and feel more empowered in their treatment and recovery.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore ambivalence, clarify personal goals, and strengthen motivation for change. Rather than telling clients what they should do, I work collaboratively to help them identify their own reasons for change and build confidence in their ability to move forward.