Juan is an associate marriage and family therapist registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. He earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara, where he specialized in serving the Latinx community.
Juan brings more than a decade of experience supporting individuals and families affected by HIV, trauma, and social stigma. Before joining APLA Health, he worked at Minority AIDS Project, where he provided counseling, facilitated bilingual support groups, and assisted clients in navigating benefits, treatment programs, and public health services. His work has centered on ensuring access to care for Latinx, and African American communities, as well as others affected by barriers to care and social factors that impact health and wellbeing.
As a bilingual Latinx clinician, Juan provides culturally responsive therapy that integrates empathy, education, and empowerment. He believes in the power of collaborative healing, where clients can safely explore identity, relationships, and resilience.
