Aimee Ismerio
Hello, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping first-generation Latinas heal from trauma, manage anxiety, and break free from patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubt. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally affirming. I integrate EMDR and person-centered therapy to help clients process difficult experiences, build healthier boundaries, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Therapy is a space where you don’t have to carry everything alone. *I've chosen to center my practice on the healing needs of women and the LGBTQIA+ community. I do not currently work with cisgender men, minors, or court-involved clients in order to preserve alignment with my clinical roots*
Many of my clients are navigating the pressure of being first-generation, setting boundaries with family, healing from past experiences, or trying to break patterns that have been passed down for years.
First session
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and explore what brings you to therapy. We’ll discuss your current concerns, relevant life experiences, and what you hope to gain from our work together. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and comfortable showing up as yourself. Together, we’ll begin identifying goals and creating a path forward that feels meaningful to you.
Strengths
My greatest strengths lie in helping clients feel seen in their cultural and emotional complexity, offering a space where vulnerability and strength coexist. My approach is authentic and culturally grounded. Therapy with me is a space where you can be fully seen and understood without having to explain or shrink parts of yourself.
Ideal clients
I work best with Latina women who are carrying the invisible labor of breaking cycles while trying to find themselves. My ideal clients are navigating complex family roles, identity wounds, grief, anxiety, or trauma. They’re ready to stop performing, start healing, and come home to themselves. If you’re ready to unpack what no longer serves you and reconnect with your voice, I’m the therapist for you.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I've been using person-centered therapy in my practice for the past 10 years. This approach allows you to explore your feelings and thoughts freely, promoting self discovery and personal growth. The focus is on you and your unique experience, empowering you to take an active role in your own healing.
EMDR
I am a trained EMDR therapist. I help clients reprocess distressing memories, negative emotions and beliefs associated with trauma, ultimately aiming for symptom relief and emotional healing.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 129561