Psychotherapy Beyond Symptom Relief
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults seeking deeper, lasting change in Austin, Houston, and online
A Deeper Approach to Therapy
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.
I offer psychotherapy in both English and Spanish and bring a culturally attuned perspective to clinical and consultation 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 for people working toward their LCSW license and consultation for therapists and psychoanalytic trainees interested in deepening their psychodynamic work.
Modalities
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 an altered state of consciousness, enhancing the psychotherapeutic process.