Carlos is a licensed clinical social worker who earned his Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Born in Guatemala, he is fluent in Spanish and enjoys working with Spanish-speaking and bilingual individuals.
Carlos primarily serves adults with a range of backgrounds of varying cultural, socioeconomic, and identity-based experiences. He brings clinical experience in supporting individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood dysregulation, and psychotic symptoms.
He is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). His therapeutic style is strength-based and trauma-informed, combining behavioral and evidence-based strategies to support growth, resilience, and emotional regulation. Drawing inspiration from Irvin Yalom and Marsha Linehan, Carlos values creating a collaborative, respectful space where clients can explore challenges, build insight, and foster meaningful change.
