New to Grow
Hello, my name is Esmeralda, I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and an art therapist (ATR-P). I have been working in the mental health field for about nine years. I am bilingual and can offer services in Spanish, I am Hispanic/Latino and have worked with many clients from all backgrounds and walks of life. In my practice my values align with compassion, trust, empathy, growth, open-mindedness, and authenticity.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
When we first meet the focus is getting to know each other and develop a treatment plan that feels right for you and is at the pace you want to take it. I offer a warm, welcoming environment where we can grow to build trust.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have a lot of compassion for my clients and want to understand their experiences and help them achieve their goals in life. I bring in patience and warmth to all of my sessions and come from a place of non-judgement. I am always wanting to learn and grow in my own practice and modify and adapt my treatment modalities to best fit the needs of my clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Sometimes words alone are not enough to express what is you feel deep inside. It's hard to even know where to begin, and that is okay. Healing does not happen in one go, it is a journey and it can be slow and steady. I offer a supportive and creative therapeutic experience where clients can explore their inner self, process emotions, develop healthy relationships, and have a space where clients can tell their story. My work is grounded in a person-centered approach, meaning that your experiences, values, and goals guide the direction of our work together to create a path that feels authentic and meaningful. In my practice I provide the traditional sense of "talk therapy" and also offer Art Therapy for clients who would like to process their thoughts/feelings/experiences through creative modalities. I am passionate about helping clients going through anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and processing trauma. One thing to remember is "trust the process." My goal is to support you and your needs to help you feel more empowered in your life and in relationships. I offer you extensive knowledge and skills that can help you toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth. If you feel it is time, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Schedule our first session and start this journey to feeling your best self.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
In my practice I align well with person-centered approaches to connect with clients where they are at in life with a non-judgmental, empathetic, and safe healing environment to foster growth, self-awareness, and emotional healing.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
When life feels too overwhelming, mindfulness based therapy can help bring us to the present moment and break free from unhelpful negative thought patterns and recognition of ones mood in a compassionate, non-judgmental space.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
For those who want a more structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy, we can address the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help reframe unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors to improve emotion regulation and develop healthier coping strategies.
Polyvagal Therapy
I help clients learn skills to have a better understanding of what happens to our bodies when suffering through trauma, anxiety, stress, or depression. The polyvagal theory helps us understand what goes on the inside to help us regulate our automatic nervous system to shift from a fight/flight mode into a "ventral vagal" state of safety and connection.
Trauma Informed Care
Everyone comes from all walks of life and that also speaks to our life experiences. My aim is to help you process your traumatic experiences in safe, non-judgmental, and trusting environment