The most rewarding part is seeing clients develop a sense of trust and agency. For many, just showing up and disclosing intimate details about their lives with a stranger is an act of courage. That trust they hold with me is something I hold sacred.
– Carlo M.
Carlo, now an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT), began as a Brain Health intern and has since grown into a staff therapist role at DCP. His journey reflects the kind of long-term investment and impact this program fosters.
“Vicki was my supervisor at the Daly City Youth Health Center. She was my biggest supporter and cheerleader there, so when I learned about the opportunity to work with her again through DCP, I had to take it.”
Carlo has worked with preschoolers to seniors, offering individual and couples therapy, as well as facilitating groups on meditation, stress management, and caregiver support. He delivers therapy in a variety of settings—virtually, in-person, in schools, and in senior facilities.
What stands out most to Carlo is the vulnerability and bravery of his clients.
He values DCP’s ability to remove financial and logistical barriers for clients:
“At our clinic, we don’t have the barriers that often make therapy inaccessible. That’s why this work matters so much.”