Art Therapy and Trauma Therapist
Expressive Art Therapy for Trauma Healing with Heart
Welcome
Creative Soul!
If you understand why you struggle but still find yourself repeating the same patterns, you’re in good company. As a Latina Expressive Arts Therapist with over 15 years of experience, I’ve helped many people who felt like something was missing.
I WORK WITH SENSITIVE, CREATIVE WOMEN, DEEP THINKERS, AND BIG FEELERS WHO ARE READY TO GET OUT OF THEIR HEADS AND HEAL AT THE ROOT.
Blending Expressive Arts and Art Therapy with Brainspotting, EMDR, Parts Work (IFS-informed), Somatic Therapy, and other trauma-informed modalities, my holistic approach helps you heal from childhood trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, and burnout.
Together, we’ll help your younger parts heal from old wounds that may show up as self-doubt, overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and difficulty trusting yourself.
Your intuition led you here for a reason.
YOU CAN TRUST WHAT YOU ARE SEEKING IS WITHIN REACH.
Imagine feeling more grounded, connected, and confident, no longer led by old wounds but guided by your inner wisdom.
Why do I keep people-pleasing?
People-pleasing often isn’t about being “too nice.” It’s usually a survival strategy that develops early in life, especially when you learned to put other people’s needs ahead of your own. Understanding where those patterns came from is one of the first steps toward changing them.
How can I let go of tension and relax?
If your nervous system learned that staying alert meant staying safe, slowing down can actually feel uncomfortable. Healing isn’t about forcing yourself to relax. It’s about helping your body experience safety again.
How do I stop doubting myself?
Why am I so sensative?
You may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), someone who naturally experiences emotions, relationships, and the world with greater depth and awareness. For others, heightened sensitivity has been shaped by childhood experiences, trauma, or chronic stress. Often it’s a combination of both. Learning how your nervous system responds to the world is often one of the first steps toward honoring your sensitivity instead of feeling overwhelmed by it.
How can I get my joy back?
Trauma, chronic stress, and burnout can quietly disconnect us from the playful, creative parts of ourselves. Reconnecting with joy isn’t a reward at the end of healing. It’s often part of the healing itself.
My Approach
Rather than following a fixed formula, I pay close attention to what’s unfolding in the moment and shape our work around you, your nervous system, your needs, and goals.
Some sessions might include art, movement, or time in nature. Others may draw on Brainspotting, EMDR, Parts Work (IFS-informed), nervous system regulation, or mindfulness.
Specializations
Expressive Arts Therapy
Creativity heals what words can’t.
EMDR
You are born worthy.
Brainspotting
You are lovable.
Holistic Trauma Therapy
You are worthy of all good things.
Soul Collage Therapy
Creativity is your birthright.
Therapy Tools
Your heart is precious, and so are you.
The Holistic Trauma Healing Card Deck & Journal
I created the Holistic Trauma Healing Deck and Journal because I saw how often clients wanted something to hold onto between sessions, a way to remember and return to the work we did together, and because I wanted something accessible for people who can’t access therapy right now.
The deck offers 88 thoughtfully designed cards to help you understand trauma, regulate your nervous system, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with yourself. Drawing from art, nature, and neuroscience, it provides practical tools, reflective prompts, and gentle guidance to support healing wherever you are.
Featured Blogs
Why Do I Feel Overly Responsible for Everyone? An Art Therapy Approach to Hyper-Responsibility
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EMDR vs Brainspotting: Which Trauma Therapy Is Right for You?
If you've been considering exploring EMDR vs Brainspotting and don't know which one to choose, you're in the right place. I've been trained in both. I use both regularly with trauma survivors. And what I've learned from years of sitting with clients in these processes...
Cultivating Joy Amidst Division and Environmental Uncertainty
In today's turbulent world, where societal divisions, political unrest, and environmental worries dominate the headlines, finding joy can seem like an impossible quest. However, joy is not just a fleeting emotion; it's a deep source of strength that helps us build...
EMDR Therapy for Trauma Healing: Understanding How It Works
You Are Not Alone: EMDR for Trauma HealingTrauma can be a heavy burden to carry, but the impact of trauma on your mind, body, and spirit doesn't have to be a life sentence. And you're not alone. I've seen firsthand the powerful healing that can occur with Eye Movement...
How Nature Helps Calm Anxiety and Regulate Your Nervous System
If you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or feeling like your nervous system is always "on," you're not alone. It's easy to get caught up in worrying about the future, replaying conversations, or imagining worst-case scenarios. The good news is that your body also...
A Mindful Art Therapy Practice for When Your Body Doesn’t Feel Safe
There's a lot of collective anxiety in the air right now. A lot of hypervigilance. A lot of stress that doesn't really get a chance to discharge because the next frightening news, upsetting headline, challenging situation, or overwhelming demand is already happening....
Lafayette Office Location
Online Therapy Sessions Available
251 Lafayette Cir STE 330, Lafayette, CA 94549
Fair Oaks Office Location
Online Therapy Sessions Available
10120 Fair Oaks Blvd,
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
San Pablo Office Location
In-Person & Online Therapy Sessions
5901 Harbor View Ave
San Pablo CA 94806