Feeling safe with others is probably the most critical aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." - Bessel Van Der Kolk.  

I believe that we all deserve relationships that we feel emotionally safety within. Relationships where we can get in touch with our emotions and feel truly felt by another person. I believe in the power of sharing our stories and being seen and "feeling with" another human being can be an incredibly healing experience. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's in Social Work(SWC). 

As a therapist, I strive to provide others with outside insight, helpful information, and empathy to help you normalize your struggles. I bring good listening skills, and a little gentle humor to each session. My practice is rooted in attachment theory and pulls on IFS and Narrative work.  I am happy to work with clients who have a variety of challenges including- relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and LGBTQ support! 

"Recovery can only take place within the context of relationships; it cannot occur within isolation." -Judith Herman

I am Ana, a bilingual Spanish-speaking, Licenced Professional Counselor experienced in helping adults with a loud inner critic and who feel like their relationships are a constant source of stress.

In our sessions, we will explore past events that negatively impacted you and are still affecting your daily life in different ways, such as low self-esteem, overthinking, or feelings of not being good enough. These issues can certainly leave you feeling drained and guilty. These past experiences may also have had an impact on the way you think and perceive yourself, others, and the world.

In our sessions, we will explore the root cause of your current struggles, and you will have the opportunity to connect the dots in a way that makes sense to you. My priority is to ensure you feel safe, validated, heard, understood, and recognized.