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As as a Puerto Rican female who grew up in Brooklyn and Queens, NY, I've always known two things about myself-one, I love interacting with children and two, I love helping people solve their problems.
My journey to get to where I am today entailed a variety of experiences for which I am truly proud. They include :
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Why Do I Work with Children?
From a young age, I've always loved being around children. To this day, I am that adult who gets on the floor and engages with kids regardless of who is around. When I see a child struggling because they are not able to effectively communicate with the adults around them, it pains me.
So, in 2018, I decided to pursue two types of training to enhance my knowledge on working with children and families. The first training led me to become a Foundational Theraplay® Practitioner. As a Foundational Theraplay® practitioner, I work with children and their parent(s)/guardian(s) to build a better understanding of each others' needs and enhance their relationships. Please visit my family play therapy section for more information.
The second training process required more learning and more supervision and after three years, I'm happy to say I am now a Registered Play therapist - a credential that is designated to therapists who have met the requirements designated by an Internation organization called Association of Play Therapy.
So, in 2018, I decided to pursue two types of training to enhance my knowledge on working with children and families. The first training led me to become a Foundational Theraplay® Practitioner. As a Foundational Theraplay® practitioner, I work with children and their parent(s)/guardian(s) to build a better understanding of each others' needs and enhance their relationships. Please visit my family play therapy section for more information.
The second training process required more learning and more supervision and after three years, I'm happy to say I am now a Registered Play therapist - a credential that is designated to therapists who have met the requirements designated by an Internation organization called Association of Play Therapy.
What is my hope for my Clients?
My desire as a clinical therapist is to help my clients and their families lead healthier more successful lives. I don't subscribe to a "one size fits all" approach and I don't guarantee success. What I do promise and offer is my compassion to understand your issue(s), my ability to not judge you for your thoughts and/or parenting style, and a willingness to help you better manage your situation. My goal is to have my clients and their parent(s)/guardian(s) feeling better when they leave a session than when they came in and to ultimately learn how to lead their life in a more confident and fun way.
I also strive to accommodate my client's schedules as much as possible by offering virtual and in-person appointments. Sessions are also conducted in Spanish when preferred.
I also strive to accommodate my client's schedules as much as possible by offering virtual and in-person appointments. Sessions are also conducted in Spanish when preferred.
Ready to start therapy?
Contact me today !
Calls and/or e-mails will be responded to within 24 - 48 hours of receipt
email: [email protected]
phone (718) 314-9280
address :127 Union Avenue, Ste. 4, Middlesex, NJ 08846 (Near Somerset Patriots Stadium)
* Please note e-mail is not considered a secure way of communicating. Please refrain from providing any sensitive/private information about your situation.
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