Psychotherapy Beyond Symptom Relief
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy and Consultation
Many of the people I work with appear successful on the outside while inwardly feeling anxious, empty, or stuck. Some have been in therapy before and feel ready to understand themselves more deeply. Depth-oriented psychotherapy offers a space to approach these experiences with curiosity, reflection, and care. My work is grounded in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and informed by more than 25 years of clinical experience. I am a formally trained psychoanalyst and serve on the faculty of the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies (CFPS) in Houston. I also draw on EMDR, trauma-informed yoga, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy when clinically appropriate. This individualized approach allows us to attend to the emotional, relational, and somatic dimensions of your experience.
As an immigrant and native Spanish speaker, I bring a culturally attuned perspective to my work, including an awareness of how language, culture, and belonging shape emotional life. I offer in-person psychotherapy in Austin and Houston, as well as telehealth psychotherapy for individuals located in Texas, Illinois, Maryland, and Washington. I also provide supervision and consultation for therapists interested in deepening their psychoanalytic and psychodynamic work.
Areas of Specialty
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Trauma can make us disconnect from our bodies and alter our sense of agency. Trauma-Informed Yoga is a tool that restores connection and assists regulation of emotions and the nervous system.
Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis is a form of talk therapy that explores unconscious thoughts and emotions to understand and address mental health challenges. By examining patterns in speech, dreams, and behaviors, individuals gain insights into unresolved conflicts and emotions, leading to personal growth and improved well-being.
KAP
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative therapeutic approach that combines the use of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, with psychotherapy. Administered under the supervision of trained professionals, ketamine helps induce a altered state of consciousness, enhancing the psychotherapeutic process.