Hello
I’m a therapist-in-training who believes healing is most powerful when it honors your story, culture, and lived experience. My approach blends practical support with sacred witnessing, grounded in deep respect and cultural humility.
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A little about me:
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First-generation Chicane (Mexican American) and queer
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I hold a background in vocal performance and US Navy veteran
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I find grounding in running mountains and being in desert landscapes
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I value community, storytelling, and ancestral wisdom
About my work
Specializations/Training:
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Masters-level counseling training (in progress)
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Narrative and Relational Therapy approaches
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Trauma-informed and strengths-based care
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Foundations in decolonial and liberatory psychology
I enjoy working with: ​​
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Adults and young adults
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Queer, trans, and BIPOC communities
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First-generation and bicultural experiences
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Concerns related to identity, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions
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Clients seeking culturally responsive, affirming therapy
Mario's Rate: $60 per 50 minute session
​Out of network with insurance, superbill provided upon request
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel witnessed, not watched. Together, we’ll explore your story at your own pace, connect with resilience, and create new ways forward that feel authentic to you.