Dr. Cardenas grew up in the suburbs of Boston, MA, where she completed her graduate education and training at William James College (formerly Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology).
Specialization
As part of her training, Dr. Cardenas worked in a range of clinical settings, including community health and mental health centers, academic settings, and a trauma clinic, gaining experience with diverse client populations. After completing her training and working in Massachusetts for several years, she moved to Stamford, Connecticut, where she directed Spanish-language counseling services at one of the largest domestic violence services agencies in the state.
Approach
Through her multicultural training and her work in domestic violence services, Dr. Cardenas developed a deep expertise in supporting multicultural and immigrant populations, as well as survivors of trauma. Much of her work focuses on individuals navigating transition, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. Today, she primarily conducts immigration psychological evaluations in both Spanish and English, alongside individual therapy for immigrant clients.