You want to feel on top of your game at work, and surrounded by people you love and feel connected to.

But anxiety and insecurity get in the way of your happiness. Like many people, you've reached out because what used to work just isn’t anymore.

Psychotherapy can help you practice better communication, build stronger relationships, manage your anxiety, and grow your self-confidence.

That way, you can get unstuck, and start living your best life. 

My background

I'm a clinical psychologist who helps professionals feel confident and fulfilled at work and their relationships. I’m also assistant professor of psychology at Queens College, where I am the director of the Frantz Fanon Lab for Decolonial Psychology, where I conduct research on Puerto Rican and Latinx populations, ethnic minority identity, psychotherapy, and public policy and the social determinants of health. I’m the author of the book A People’s History of Psychoanalysis: From Freud to Liberation Psychology, and the upcoming Decolonizing Psychoanalytic Technique: Putting Freud on Fanon’s Couch.

I received my doctorate from Rutgers University, where I focused on multicultural psychology, anxiety, and trauma. I originally came from Puerto Rico for my education, and ended up staying and working in New York City (Krispy Kremes *may* have played a role). In my off-time, I'm an avid gamer, activist, and spoken word artist.

My approach and commitment to you

I’m direct, conversational, and collaborative, grounded in the best available scientific approaches yet tailored to your specific needs. My job is to help you develop an action plan and push you toward your goals when you’re ready to “go deeper,” and help us slow down when you need more time to process. You help us set the pace of our work.

We’ll work together to help you understand the anxiety that affects your behavior, learn better coping skills, and improve your relationships and self-esteem.

My philosophy and social responsibility

Aside from my clinical work, I devote myself in my writing and activism to addressing racial injustice at the community and public policy level. I've been a liaison to the American Psychological Association (APA) on racial and ethnic minority issues, and served on the 2020-2021 APA Taskforce on Strategies for the Elimination of Racism, Discrimination, and Hate. As an educator and supervisor, I'm actively involved in recruiting and training a diverse body of future psychologists.

I work from a decolonial, intersectional perspective, and as a white Puerto Rican man strongly believe that caring about your community means caring for all members of your community--especially Black identified, gender non-conforming and sexual minority peoples. I believe that ally-ship is not something I can just "claim" for myself, but must earn from those most affected.

That's a bit about me, now I'd love to hear about you. If you're looking for help, reach out to book a phone consultation below. Let's talk!

Awards & Recognitions