LQBTQIA Population

I very much enjoy helping anyone in this population and have great admiration for anyone to strive and become their true self regardless of others’ opinions. This is not always easy to navigate, so I help for everyone to have the confidence in being who they want to be and not allow external influences to shift one’s true identity. I have managed LGBTQIA programs in treatment centers and continue to work closely with clients who identify here and provide a safe, non-judgmental, and understanding point of view.

 

Substance Use

Being a licensed in chemical dependency and working in addiction treatment centers for over four years has helped me understand the struggles individuals have with substance abuse and seen the struggles and impact it has in one’s life. I support but do not impose recovery on clients with this struggle and help find their end goal.

 

As much as I respect AA/NA, I am open minded in working with clients who practice medication maintenance and harm reduction. I work in helping a client find what works best for them to be able and live a manageable and successful life.

 

Hispanic/Latino Community

Being Hispanic myself, and fluent in Spanish, I understand that cultural traditions and upbringings can bring challenges for someone to adhere to and may feel guilt for going against certain belief systems they were raised by, even if they don’t have the same belief. It can be difficult to express emotion if one didn’t get to experience this, so I help individuals accept it being ok to express thoughts and emotions, along with any other personal issues and/or family dynamics that might be presenting in one’s life.