Bilingual Holistic Psychotherapy (Hablamos Español)
Embracing Culture and Holistic/Somatic Psychotherapy
As a Mexican-American therapist, I view mental health through a holistic lens. True well-being connects the mind, body, and spirit. My practice blends evidence-based psychotherapy with somatic and energetic traditions.
Roots of My Practice
My approach is shaped by my lived experience and formal education. Growing up in Mexico, I was deeply immersed in our traditional belief systems. This early exposure taught me that physical, emotional, and spiritual health are entirely interconnected. I later anchored these universal truths through my graduate studies and somatic intervention trainings.
My Philosophy
- Collaborative: I am not a traditional practice expert, but I honor its power.
- Embracing Heritage: I invite processing and utilizing our traditional practices and other cultural holistic practices into the therapeutic space, always prioritizing safety and respect.
- Integrated: We pair Western psychology with time-tested holistic tools.
- Body-Centered: We engage your somatic experience to process what talk therapy alone cannot reach.
- Collaborative: I am not a traditional practice expert, but I honor its power.
- Embracing Heritage: I invite processing and utilizing our traditional practices and other cultural holistic practices into the therapeutic space, always prioritizing safety and respect.
- Integrated: We pair Western psychology with time-tested holistic tools.
- Body-Centered: We engage your somatic experience to process what talk therapy alone cannot reach.
- Collaborative: I am not a traditional practice expert, but I honor its power.
- Embracing Heritage: I invite processing and utilizing our traditional practices and other cultural holistic practices into the therapeutic space, always prioritizing safety and respect.
- Integrated: We pair Western psychology with time-tested holistic tools.
- Body-Centered: We engage your somatic experience to process what talk therapy alone cannot reach.
Somatic & Energetic Tools
We can integrate gentle, body-centered techniques into your sessions to help regulate your nervous system:
- Somatic Experiencing: Tuning into internal bodily sensations to safely release stuck stress and trauma.
- Self-Holding Touch: Placing your own hands on your chest or arms to signal safety and soothe anxiety.
- Spiritual Cleansings (Limpias): Without directly touching the client, we guide you toward emphasizing the sensory and grounding aspects of traditional cleansings. This includes utilizing the calming aroma of herbs or oils to clear heavy energy, release emotional burdens, and connect with your roots. Psychotherapy remains our primary focus, though these tools can be optionally included in treatment if the client desires.
- Energetic Modalities: Utilizing tools like EFT tapping or therapeutic touch to restore systemic balance.
Please note: The somatic, energetic, and holistic interventions provided are intended to complement evidence-based therapy modalities. These services do not substitute for professional medical advice or psychiatric medication.