Founder of Persona Psychological Group

Over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through complex life challenges

Education & Research:

• Doctorate and Master’s in Clinical Forensic Psychology, Alliant International University

• Doctoral research focused on incarcerated mothers and the effects of parental separation on mothers and children, increasing understanding of how emotional wounds and adversity can be transmitted across generations

Forensic Psychological Evaluations (Immigration Focus):

• Specializes in evaluations for individuals navigating the immigration process

• Experience working with a diverse range of forensic populations, including:

  • Incarcerated youth affected by gang involvement, community violence, and labor trafficking

  • Commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth (CSEC)

  • Survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV, formerly known as domestic violence)

• Expertise in diagnosis, assessment, psychological testing, and cross-cultural issues

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, providing accessible, culturally responsive evaluations

• Evaluations delivered with trauma-informed, objective, and evidence-based practices, meeting the highest professional standards

Clinical Psychotherapy Services (Separate from Immigration Evaluations):

• Provides culturally sensitive therapy for individuals facing:

  • Trauma

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Intergenerational issues

• Employs a variety of evidence-based interventions to support healing, personal growth, and resilience

 

My therapeutic approach is transparent, genuine, and grounded, helping clients untangle patterns that impact relationships, family dynamics, work, and partnerships. Using a blend of client-centered methods, CBT, and other evidence-based techniques, I tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

I help clients work through:

• Trauma
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Narcissistic abuse
• Intergenerational struggles

Therapy is offered in English, Spanish, or a combination of both, making sure language is never a barrier to healing; this way, clients can express themselves in whatever way feels most natural.

My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can heal, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their sense of self.

• Flexible remote video sessions are available for both immigration evaluations and therapy in English and Spanish.
• In-person appointments are offered only for immigration evaluations on a case-by-case basis.

 

At Persona Psychological Group, you can trust that you’re in experienced hands. I look forward to partnering and collaborating with you.