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Hello, my name is Chris

Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time or searching for a new therapist, I’m glad you’re here!​​

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Therapy can be intimidating!

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I specialize in issues related to Neurodiversity, managing ADHD, Anxiety, Sexual Trauma, Teen Therapy, grief, poly, ADHD and Autism in Relationships and Pre-marital Counseling.

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In our sessions, you are the expert. You have different lived experiences, attachments, skills, talents, and understand the best learning styles for you — My goal in our time together is to understand the systems that are affecting your life in a supportive, non-judgmental environment, and untangle how we can create change in our relationships and behaviors.

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 I earned my M.S. in Counseling and Mental Health Services and my M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023, where I focused on social justice and psychodynamic theory. ​​​My clinical experience spans Community Mental Health, Forensic, and Behavioral Health settings.

 

See below for more about me, my education, and training and feel free to contact me with any questions!​​​​​​​​

Education & Training

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

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B.S. - Elementary Education

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M. Phil. Ed - Professional Counseling

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M. S. - Counseling and Mental Health Services

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 Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2 training

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Emotion Focused Therapy

ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CSSP) training

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(More) About Me 

My therapeutic style embraces the absurd wonders of life and its indeterminacy. Humor and awkwardness are natural parts of my style. I value authenticity, and that often means welcoming awkwardness, laughter, and the unexpected into our sessions!​

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​​More personally, I enjoy experiencing nature, hiking, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and reading (non-fiction, fantasy, manga, and sci-fi — I am a bit of a nerd). I will talk non stop about collecting fountain pens, magic the gathering cards, and vinyl records. I can’t help smiling uncontrollably and laughing in loud bursts when with friends. 

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My practice is also heavily influenced by my upbringing as a first-gen college student and my experiences in a large Puerto Rican family. 

 

​Current sessions are being conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for my telehealth practice.

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​In-person sessions will be available starting December.

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