strives to foster a safe and warm, welcoming environment.  She is empathic and creates a nonjudgmental space.  Mercedes believes everyone has a unique journey and navigates one’s treatment to fit one’s personal needs and concerns.  She uses person-centered therapy to create a collaborative effort between both the therapist and client, to help support individuals achieve their objectives.  She is goal-oriented and solution-focused.  Mercedes goal is to foster autonomy within individuals so they may apply their knowledge and develop personally outside of the therapeutic setting.