"When supervisees start to build autonomy and begin to better understand themselves as clinicians, as people who can impact this world, and can ask directly for what they need in supervision, I know that they are embarking on new developmental milestones in their training. This fills my heart with pride, and it fills my spirit with a sense of true accomplishment. Maybe that’s what the “Call to Teach” is all about."

It is upsetting how minority communities have to fight for something inherently needed, such as healthcare. Every human, despite any intersectionality, deserves to be healed and receive treatment of any kind.

I am no stranger to stress, and I am sure everyone at some point in their life dealt with a stressful circumstance.

A common saying states that “we are our own worst enemies.” I understand this quote to mean that we often get in our own way of achieving our goals or living a life that is truly meaningful and fulfilling.

If Black people must be charged with the weight of experiencing racism and the microaggressions that come along with it, others should be educated about the history of racism in this country and work collectively to be part of the systemic change.

I like traveling! It allows me to experience different cultures and diverse people groups…

“New Year! New You!”…

Watching Lifetime movies are one of my favorite pastimes during the holidays. It’s the best escapism.

Holiday celebrations at my childhood home were pretty non-traditional.

“But you don’t really look Hispanic.”

When I think of sexuality, I see it as being on a spectrum.

One important part of divorce, outlined by Dr. Ahrons, is that there is no rule as to when the “new life” after divorce begins, and when the “old life” ends.

One of the biggest myths of suicide is that talking about it will encourage or lead to suicide. However, this is another way that the stigma controls the narrative…

I will never forget witnessing a family friend tell my aunt “Stop bringing your child everywhere with you, she will be too attached to you.”