Dania is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in Psychology and Special Education. Her years of experience in educational settings have equipped her with a deep understanding of the mental health needs of children, teens, and families. Dania brings a compassionate, client-centered, expressive, and strength-based approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of creating an inclusive, supportive, and safe space where clients feel understood and empowered to grow. She is dedicated to building meaningful therapeutic alliances and fostering genuine connections throughout each client’s mental health journey.

As a Spanish-speaking Latina therapist, Dania is passionate about reducing mental health stigma within the Latine community and increasing awareness around the importance of emotional well-being. She is committed to serving marginalized and underserved communities and integrates self-care, grounding techniques, and emotional regulation practices into her work with clients.

Outside the therapy room, Dania enjoys spending time with her two dogs, going on sunset walks, listening to music, discovering new films and shows, and surrounding herself with friends and family.

Education

• MA, Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco
• BA, Psychology with a minor in Special Education, San Francisco State University

Experience

• Prior experience working in childcare, schools, and special education classrooms
• Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities
• Provides psycho-education and increase awareness around mental health challenges
• Applies cultural responsiveness and sensitivity in therapeutic work
• Experience providing therapy for children and adolescents, including collateral work with parents

Languages

• Spanish

Licenses & Certifications

• AMFT #157132

Areas of Specialty

• Children and Adolescents

Modalities Practiced

• Client Centered Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Psychodynamic Modalities
• Expressive Arts Approaches
• Strength Based Approaches

Client Focus

• Children
• Adolescent