I am a mixed southern girl, born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. My mom is from Honduras who raised me to speak spanish, dance & sing while we clean, and make tamales. My white paternal grandmother taught me the importance of learning black history, the deliciousness that is homemade banana pudding, & giving back to the community. As with anything in the south, discovering my identity felt complicated. As a clinician of color, I acknowledge the complexities of self-discovery, challenging what people/culture/society have said about who we are, and provide a non-judgemental atmosphere to explore your identity. Professionally, I have experience as a sexual assault crisis counselor, domestic violence shelter relief supervisor, and teaching life skills to individuals who experienced auditory and visual hallucinations. I love holding space for people to heal from past traumas, let go of shame, and be free.