About

I’m a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist treating children, teens, adults, and families in Hermosa Beach and virtually anywhere in California under the supervision of Dr. Vanessa Isetta, Psy.D, License #PSY20941.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with Enlaces certification, trained to provide therapy in English and Spanish. Throughout my professional journey, I've primarily worked in a People and Culture (Human Resources) Leadership capacity, providing coaching, conflict resolution, and overseeing well-being programs and health benefits for corporate employees. In addition, I embarked on a part-time venture into Marriage and Family Therapy in 2021, fueled by my passion for mental health and interpersonal support.

As a therapist, I specialize in helping humans navigate various challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and ADHD. My experience extends to assisting individuals with work-related issues, parenting concerns as I’m also a parent, and addressing corporate executive burnout. Drawing from my background as both an HR Leader and a therapist, I offer tailored support to meet your specific needs.

I am here to help clients pursue self-understanding, find the courage to face the “why,” and provide the tools to heal.

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

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My Identities

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Ella  

Gender: Female

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual 

Cultural Identity: Mexican-American 

Languages: English and Español

My Education

Graduate School: Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles

Degree: Master of Science in Counseling Psychology 

Specialization: Marriage and Family Therapy 

Specialization: ¡Enlaces! Certificate program trained to work with the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking community.

Undergraduate School: California State University, Long Beach

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (Human Communication)

My Core Values

  • Approaching all areas of my life with integrity.

  • Acknowledging my feelings and processing them with compassion.

  • Addressing people and situations not only with empathy but also with compassion.

  • Making sure people around me feel seen.

  • Viewing the community and world with a justice lens.

  • Advocating for others, especially those purposely oppressed.

  • Always having the willingness to continue learning and evolving.

  • Unlearning destructive behaviors and re-learning better ones.

  • Being aware of my biases and not letting them affect how I work with others.

  • Creating moments of laughter and fun.   

  • Prioritizing an hour for physical activity daily.