About Me
She/her/hers
I was born in Minnesota and spent much of my childhood moving between Minnesota and South Florida to stay connected with family both in Minnesota and Bogotá, Colombia. After graduating from Carleton, I settled in the Twin Cities while earning my master’s degree in clinical counseling, along with a certificate in marriage and family therapy. I currently live with my partner, our two children, a border collie, a rambunctious farm cat, a newly adopted and equally rambunctious kitten, 20 hens, and a thriving hoop house garden.
I have been in the mental health field for more than 10 years, including the past five years at Carleton. Since graduate school, my work and life experiences have taken me in many directions. I’ve WWOOFed in Argentina and Chile, traveled to Colombia to visit family, and tended my own hobby farm just south of Northfield while becoming more involved in the Northfield community. Along the way, I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and groups in elementary and middle schools, as well as provided in-home and in-office therapy in North and South Minneapolis and Northfield. I’ve worked with people across a wide range of ages, from 5 to 70. I especially enjoy working with college-aged students because they are often at a point in life where they’re ready to think about what they want to change and try something different, or simply want a place where they can be honest and talk.
I’m passionate about the intersection of personal values and the systems we navigate—how our individual and family values shape the way we move through school, work, and community. At Carleton, there is a lot to balance. The academic rigor and social dynamics can be overwhelming on their own, and when you add the complexities of the other systems you’re part of, it can sometimes feel isolating.
I find meaning in supporting students as they build confidence in who they are and develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging. No matter where you are in your journey, SHAC staff are here to support you.
Education & Professional History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MA Counseling psychology with concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of St. Thomas
BA Psychology with concentration in Education, Carleton College
_________
Therapist and Multicultural Specialist at Carleton since 2020
Psychotherapist at Fernbrook Family Center
Associate Therapist at Kente Circle, LLC
Counselor at CLUES (Minneapolis)
Practicum Counselor at Kente Circle, LLC
Languages Spoken
English and Spanish
At Carleton since 2020.
