I am a fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) counselor specializing in substance use challenges (addiction recovery), while helping you navigate relationships with family, significant others, and friends. As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and Certified Group Psychotherapist, I guide you past painful moments and stuck places. Together, we build hope, self-compassion, and insight.

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Bilingual Counseling in Spanish & English – Online & In-Person

Services – Bilingual & Available Online or In-Person

  • Individual Session (45 min) - Use of alcohol/drugs, Anxiety, Depression

  • Couples Session (45-80 min) - Conflict, communication, intimacy, Codependency

  • Intensive Session for Couples (140 min) - Affair recovery, stuck patterns, substance use

  • Group Session (75-90 min) - Interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, substance use

  • Workshops - Skills-based learning for couples or individuals

  • Training / Classes - For professionals or public education

  • Information and referral (10-15 min) - Quick guidance to find the right help with the right resource

My Approach – More than 20 Years of Experience

When I graduated from Medical School in Mexico and began practicing as a physician, I realized my patients needed more than medical treatment — they needed someone to listen to their emotional needs. After more than 24 years, I’ve learned that what we all truly seek is genuine connection.

Today, as a bilingual (Spanish/English) counselor in Austin, Texas, my passion is to help the Latino/Hispanic community and anyone seeking culturally sensitive care.

I am a:

  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (Texas)

  • Certified Group Psychotherapist (AGPA)

  • Certified Imago Relationship Therapist & Workshop Presenter

I offer a confidential, judgment-free space — especially for those who have been historically marginalized.

Services I Offer

For Individuals

  • Addiction & Substance Use – Individual therapy, relapse prevention, codependency

  • Anger Management – Emotional regulation, breaking the cycle of explosion and remorse

  • Men’s Issues – Machismo, emotional dysregulation, fatherhood challenges

  • Anxiety & Depression – Culturally competent support in Spanish or English

  • Trauma – Individual and group therapy

For Couples

  • Imago Dialogue for Couples – Learn listening, validation, and empathy

  • Couples Therapy – Disconnection, infidelity, finances, parenting, substance use

  • 16-Hour Couples Workshop – Weekend or modular (English/Spanish)

For Groups

  • Men’s Group (Online, Spanish) – Emotions, relationships, alcohol/drug use

  • Recovery Maintenance Group (Online, Spanish) – Abstinence-based support

  • BIPOC Group (Hybrid, English) – Interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, binge drinking

For Therapists

  • Consultation Group (Online, Spanish) – Biweekly clinical consultation + referral network building

  • Legal / Court-Related Services (Spanish available)

  • DWI / Public Intoxication / Possession

  • Probation, Parole, Pre-Trial support

  • Drug screening, assessments, and documentation

Other Services

  • Information & referral (10-15 min)

  • Workshops, training, and classes

  • Case management for agencies

Ongoing Groups – Start Any Time

  • Spanish & English Men’s Group - Weekly, online: Anger, jealousy, anxiety, relationships, substance use

  • Spanish Recovery Maintenance - Bi-weekly, online: Abstinence from alcohol/other drugs

  • English BIPOC Group - Weekly, hybrid: Relationships, emotional regulation, substance use

  • Spanish Therapists Consultation Group - Bi-weekly, online: Clinical insight + referral network

About Me – Brief

I am a native Spanish speaker, former physician from Mexico, and now a licensed counselor in Austin, Texas. I hold certifications in Imago Relationship Therapy, Group Psychotherapy, and Chemical Dependency Counseling.

I am an active member of:

  1. GLMA (LGBTQ equality in healthcare)

  2. Austin Group Psychotherapy Society

  3. American Society of Addiction Medicine

When I’m not working, I enjoy time with family and friends, and I support local initiatives for cultural diversity and environmental awareness.