Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

Accepting new clients! Even on your best days, it’s tough looking for a therapist who will be the right fit for you. When suffering, it can sometimes feel nearly impossible. I understand this experience firsthand and hope that my profile will provide you with the information you need to find relief. As a Latinx single mother, embracing and embodying Hispanic culture is a core value of mine. Having raised my children without the presence of a second parent, I have experienced juggling work and parenting. While balancing my life I have maintained my identity, sense of self, and overall well-being.

Sometimes life events throw us into a tailspin & other times it may seem like nothing at all has occurred but life isn't what it should be. Regardless of how you got there, therapy can be a safe place to figure things out, get unstuck, & move forward towards a better life. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents on the everyday problems that get in the way of really living life.

There are lots of young adults tired of struggling with feelings associated around anxiety, so I offer talk therapy to help you find positive ways to reduce those negative emotions. I have helped hundreds of young adults through the therapeutic process to identify the root of their dis-ease by processing those experiences and challenges that you face, so you can live a life filled with peace, calm, wholeness and hope. I also offer Christian Counseling for couples who are struggling in their marriages due to the state of our nation.

Are you finding it is hard to stay focused and take care of yourself while taking care of others? Perhaps you are navigating health challenges, chronic illness, chronic pain or are going through the process of pregnancy to postpartum. All of these experiences can really increase anxiety making daily tasks and responsibilities all that much harder to achieve. You put on a brave face so everyone thinks you have it all together & that you're fine, but that's not true. In fact, keeping up the façade that everything is great is leaving you feeling exhausted & you are ready for a change.

Do you find yourself worried, stressed, or not feeling good enough? Maybe you are a new mom feeling overwhelmed, feeling like you are failing, or missing your old life and old self and you're wondering if you will ever feel like you again. I believe that with the right tools and support, you can feel like yourself again, reconnect with yourself and your relationships, and live life on your terms. Whether you are facing a new challenge, difficulties within relationships, are pregnant, or are a new parent trying to adjust to life with a baby, I provide a safe, warm place and direct approach to help guide you along the path to healing.

The benefit of therapy is that one can gain self-understanding, as well as a better understanding of other people. When a person tends to view the world from a negative perspective, without being aware of the source of these negative views, a belief begins to grow that the world and the components of daily-life experiences are negative. The same can be said for events that provoke anxiety, as well as for individual experiences of trauma. Holding these types of thoughts without processing them tends to skew our views on reality and lead to errors in thinking, such as generalizations about how the world should be.

l work with clients over the age of 18 years old. My speciality is helping clients find ways of coping with, navigate and find solutions to many of life's difficult situations that arise during the course of adulthood and may cause overwhelming feelings of stress, depression and anxiety. Some of the problems that may be a cause for seeking counseling include low self esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues of all kinds being family, romantic, friendship etc.., work, career, parenting etc... My goal is to help my clients find the solutions or coping mechanism that works for them.

Every person struggles with life challenges and sometimes need help and guidance. I believe that every person has the ability to become empowered by uncovering their inner strength and wisdom. It's my passion to guide clients towards becoming their own best advocate to make positive changes required to achieve your goals and desires. With compassion and understanding I help people conceptualize their lifelong experiences into creating their best selves. Through my insightful practice of self-exploration, I guide clients into gaining insight into the strengths that have resulted from their life challenges and traumatic experiences

As a clinician, the aim is to help those in need mentally, socially, and emotionally. It can be difficult being in a place where no one seems to understand them and no one seems to care. Psychotherapy can provide assistance and guidance to help those who are suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflict, and much more.

You want to appear assertive, fearless, and in control of life but deep down you are struggling with anxiety, worry, trauma, and find it hard to focus on the present moment. You may be fed up with feeling disconnected from friends and family, feeling tired all the time, or feeling that you did something wrong. You might even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way, but one thing is for sure: you are ready for some relief. You are ready to be able to enjoy your life without feeling dread, you are ready to put yourself first. Most of all, you’re ready to make lasting changes.

Navigating the physical, mental, and emotional changes that accompany pregnancy and the postpartum period can be overwhelming. If you are exhausted, grieving, touch-outed, not feeling like yourself, sleep deprived, and/or overwhelmed, you deserve to get support. You don't have to go through this alone. As a specialty trained therapist, mother, and survivor of postpartum depression & anxiety, I am well-versed in the struggles of pregnancy and postpartum mental health and am dedicated to supporting those going through this intense season of life.

We understand that being a new mom can bring about a range of emotions and challenges, especially when anxiety becomes more prominent during pregnancy or postpartum. It's normal to feel overwhelmed by the day-to-day tasks and the demands of new motherhood. Rest assured, you're not alone in this journey, and seeking support is a courageous and essential step towards regaining your confidence and finding balance. Becoming a mother is a transformative experience that sometimes leaves you feeling disconnected from your pre-pregnancy self.

As a queer, bi-ethnic EMDR-trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) clinician, I broadly apply a social justice, sex-positive, feminist, and psychodynamic approach to help my clients get “unstuck” by moving through trauma and finding clarity within the context of the world we live in. I received my Master’s degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley and have extensive experience working in community mental health and with individuals involved in the criminal justice system. My current work is informed by my years of experience as a public servant.

It is important to feel comfortable and connected with your therapist in order to work through difficult and challenging issues in your life. I believe that within that connection, healing can occur. A willingness to participate and engage in the work is important for both the client and therapist in order for progress to be made. I help individuals who feel stuck and unfulfilled and are at a crossroads in their life. I work from a holistic perspective taking into consideration relationships, environmental stressors and overall health.

I have had success treating the middle aged female, 40-60, with relational, launching, re-entry and life change issues. I also integrate biofeedback of various types into the treatment program in order to either avoid or minimize medication interventions, when appropriate. I search diligently the patient's medical history and symptoms, and work with local medical providers, to rule out general medical conditons that may be driving psychological symptoms, e.g. hypothyroid and depression, or adrenal issues and anxiety or depression. Anxiety can be treated with biofeedback interventions and I provide in-office treatment and take home devices.

Powerful, Effective Therapy - If you are going through a really difficult situation, let's get you feeling better quickly. I will help you learn some practical strategies you can use but equally important, I will help you develop powerful skills that will give you greater balance and calm even if you are in a seemingly impossible situation. I know it takes courage to make that first call - take the leap and invest in yourself and your greater happiness and well-being.

Through hypnotherapy or Reiki you can find self improvement. Stress relief, weight loss, fears/phobias and letting go of grief are some of the issues I help clients with. I also work in conjunction with doctors to help with medical issues such as pain relief, dentist care, etc. Hypnosis helps you access the larger part of your mind (the subconscious) responsible for automatic behavior. Through suggestions you can achieve transformation by letting go of limiting beliefs. Some clients prefer Japanese Reiki energy sessions which help balance the body mentally, physically and emotionally.

Is your child, tween, teen or college age adult, having problems with increasing stress, increasing anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, harming themselves or threatening suicide? Do you have a child that has special needs in school and needs help to get them the services they need and deserve? You have taken the first step in finding a therapist that can both benefit your child and your family, by working as a team. As a women, are you going through one of lives transitions such as: birth, children with special needs, divorce, empty nest, grief and loss, personal growth, etc. Lets talk.