You crave connection but your relationships feel one-sided.

That’s where I come in.

I noticed most of my clients were feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and not knowing what to do. They struggled to identify and validate their emotional needs. Needs became confused with wants and expectations.

I help clients in getting to the root of their needs, understand the value behind them, and learn that it’s ok to communicate; it’s all in the how.

You deserve a happy, balanced life.

You deserve to figure out the things that are stopping you from having a deeper connection with yourself and others.

You deserve to set boundaries, speak your truth, and finally trust that you are wildly loveable even when you claim your needs.

I’m interested in knowing your authentic self and helping your authentic self to shine.

The identities I hold:

First-generation Latina

Bilingual

Pet mom

Partnered

Judoka

Woman of Color

My pronouns are she/her.

And I welcome clients of every culture, gender, and sexual orientation. I am kink-friendly and well-versed in ethical non-monogamy, open relationships and polyamory.

If you want a therapist who is direct, expressive, feels comfortable with sarcasm, and is ok with the occasional f-bomb click below.

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Professionally speaking…:

Since 2010, I have worked with clients in different relational aspects. Starting with victims and survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence, working with high-conflict families, and homeless youth. It was through this work that I became very familiar with the complexities of trauma.

In my time working with trauma I noticed a trend; my clients struggled to create a meaningful connection.

Clients would find themselves feeling conflicted about their boundaries, and the feelings of guilt, shame, anger, and resentment were present. The desire to form meaningful connection was there but their inner voice and desires were often a soft whisper that was difficult to hear.

I work with clients in getting to know themselves, their boundaries, and their inner needs and help them to create a space to nurture themselves and their relationships.

A little about me…

I was born on the El Paso/Juarez border and found myself constantly navigating cultural differences and integrating them into my existence. The desire to “fit in” is real and quite difficult. In hindsight, I am deeply grateful to my parents and their determination to teach me Spanish as that allowed me to fluently speak, write, and understand two languages and two cultures. As I connected with my identity more and more, I found balance in that space between and discovered there was space for one more character in this world.

I am utterly and completely risk-averse; I like plans and structure, and I do my research. I’m always prepared and as thorough as possible. However, I rarely shy away from a challenge.

If you come into session to see me with a new injury, it’s likely because I practice martial arts! I’ve hiked Chipinque because how can I ignore such a beautiful view? Once, I crossed a pitch-black lagoon known for its 15-foot crocodiles on a canoe in Oaxaca because, well, I’ve never seen anything so magical. All done with caution; of course.

After all, life is about the moments that take your breath away.

I also have three dogs: Sluggy, Yogui, and Waffles. (Waffles is in training right now to become a therapy dog, so you may see her in sessions!) And of course, I enjoy yoga. Would I even be a proper Austinite if I didn’t enjoy yoga and hiking with doggies?

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