Hi, I’m Kristy!
I've worked in the mental health field since 2012 and chose clinical social work because it allowed me to combine two things I deeply value: helping others and honoring human diversity.
Growing up exposed to different cultures and experiences shaped my appreciation for the many ways people move through the world. Throughout my career, I've worked primarily with adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, curiosity, and respect.
My work is grounded in:
Compassion
Empathy
Authenticity
Humor
Autonomy
I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role isn't to tell you who you are or what you should do. Instead, I provide a calm, supportive space where you can access your own wisdom and healing.
A few things about me:
Outside of therapy:
I grew up with horses and hope to pursue equine-assisted psychotherapy training in the future.
Our family's beloved horse, Penny, lived to be 36 years old.
I spent part of my childhood in Puerto Rico and am fluent in Spanish, though I currently provide therapy services in English only.
My husband and I are raising two young children in a bilingual household.
A trauma-informed, mind-body approach.
I use a trauma-informed lens in all of my work, recognizing how past experiences can shape how we think, feel, and move through the world.
One of the primary approaches I use is Brainspotting—a powerful, body-based therapy that helps process experiences that may be stored beyond words. This allows for deeper healing by working with both the brain and body.
I also integrate mindfulness-based practices to support awareness, grounding, and connection to the present moment.
At the core of my work is the belief that healing isn’t something given to you—it’s something already within you. Therapy simply creates the space for it to emerge.