Ever feel like life’s a puzzle, but you’re missing a few pieces? You crave to feel happy and at peace, but something keeps coming up. Whether you’re a first gen navigating life, a constant people-pleaser, caught in codependent webs or bravely breaking generational cycles. I get it. You might be wrestling with self-doubt, feeling overwhelmed by others expectations and struggling to say no or put yourself first.. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. Counseling can be the piece you need, let’s put the pieces together one symptom at a time and rewrite your story. I specialize in helping First-Generation Americans, people pleasers and those looking to break free from negative behavior patterns. If you’ve been feeling stuck and ready to rewrite your story with a healthier mindset. Improve relationships and lessen signs of anxiety or depression, I’m here to help guide you through this.
If you are someone who is breaking new ground in their family dynamics, or always putting others first, or feeling tangled in relationships, or bravely changing their own story but need support from someone who has been there before. I'd be glad to help you through this journey. Where we use questions as guides and stories as maps to help you discover your strength, resilience, and break free from what's holding you back. Ready to start your journey?
Masters of Education in Counseling & Development | Lamar University 2023
Hispanic, Black
Black culture, Hispanic culture, Caribbean culture, African culture
English, Spanish
Christianity
None listed
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Virtual Only
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Bicultural experience, Blended families, Coparenting, Step parenting, Biracial experience, Body image, Bullying, Burnout, Career counseling/coaching, Children, Codependency, Couples counseling, Depression, Family counseling, First generation immigrant experience, Gender identity, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, Life transitions, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Medical trauma, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum depression, Premarital counseling, Racial/cultural identity, Self esteem/self worth, Self harm, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Trauma
Affirming, Calming, Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Attachment based, Faith-based counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dance/movement therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Mindfulness based, Narrative, Solution-focused brief therapy, Somatic therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused
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$70 to $100
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Individual Session
$80 to $150
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Couples Session
$70 to $150
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Family Session
Offers sliding scale spots
I recommend hiring Ileana because she excels in building strong rapport, creating a safe space for you to be yourself, and is dedicated to staying informed in the field. Her ability to establish trust will enhance your therapeutic experience, providing the freedom to explore your thoughts authentically. Moreover, her commitment to ongoing learning ensures you receive the most up-to-date and effective support on your journey to personal growth.
Ileana is a very knowledgable and culturally competent therapist whom is motivated to assist clients and promote change behaviors related to change. Also, she has a passion to help others from all backgrounds. One would be lucky to work with her.
You should hire this therapist because she is an amazing therapist. As a BIPOC therapist she is the representation many clients need to see. She will do amazing work and change lives. The company would be so lucky to have her!