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): Emphasizing the sensory and grounding aspects of traditional cleansings—like the calming aroma of herbs or oils—to clear heavy energy, release emotional burdens, and connect with your roots.
- 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.