My Approach to Helping
I provide therapy for adults, couples, groups, and teens by referral, tailoring effective techniques to meet your needs. My unique approach includes CBT to reshape unhelpful patterns, psychodynamic therapy to explore emotional roots, and attachment-based therapy to build stronger relationships. I also integrate client-centered and compassion-focused methods to create a safe, supportive space and use indigenous multicultural practices inspired by my Mesoamerican heritage for holistic healing.
More Info About My Practice
At Sol y Luna Therapy, I strive to embody balance, integration, and authenticity, drawing inspiration from the harmony of the sun and moon. Rooted in cultural connection, my approach embraces holistic healing, encouraging exploration of both the light and shadow within ourselves to foster transformation and wholeness.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
I specialize in behavioral addiction recovery and trauma related to addiction. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and partners in healing. I'm also a Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist (RACS), helping LGBTQIA2+ clients, families, and partners navigate their unique challenges. Trained in all stages of the Formal Therapeutic Disclosure Process and Partner Betrayal Trauma treatment, I provide compassionate care tailored to your recovery journey. I'm currently pursuing a PsyD at Meridian University, focusing on using Imaginal Theory to treat Sex and Love Addiction.
How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist
Like many, I have been on a journey that began without full self-awareness, marked by resistance to relinquishing deeply ingrained beliefs designed to keep me stuck in overwhelming pain. I empathize with the profound disconnection between self and others that can exist when first embarking on the healing journey. However, as I moved through the varying stages of transformation, I unearthed the profound power and significance of authentic connection achieved only through unwavering honesty, vulnerability, and kindness. Since then, prioritizing my need for healthy connections with myself and others has driven my purpose to live as a healthy adult and qualified therapist to help others connect to themselves and others fearlessly. I can confidently say that if you feel hopeless and are suffering, know that your pain will be relieved, and you will feel better; this process begins once acceptance and action are in motion. I am so happy you are making efforts right now, in this moment, to make a difference in your life!
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