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About me

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. I have 10 years of experience with clients in inpatient and outpatient health care settings. 


My areas of clinical interest include working with adolescents and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, relationships, problems of attention and focus, grief/loss, OCD, eating disorders, and trauma. I am also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD/Trauma, Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) for OCD, and CBT-E for eating disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression and anxiety, and Motivational Interviewing.  Additionally, I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and welcomes integrating belief systems into the therapeutic process, if that is something that is desired.

I have experience as a licensed interpreter and can provide services in Spanish if needed.  

Qualifications

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. I have 10 years of experience with clients in inpatient and outpatient health care settings. 


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Degree/Diploma from 
Saint Cloud State University
BES History and Anthropology / 2009

Degree/Diploma from 
Saint Cloud State University
BA Psychology / 2014

Attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, M.A. Professional Clinical Counseling
Graduated 2020

Testimonials

  • “Very solid therapist. Uses evidence-based approaches. Several of my clients have worked with Javier and speak very highly of him. Would recommend for trauma work. Does good work with faith-integrative approaches. Highly recommended!”

    Josh Kaus
    Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LADC

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