An East meetS West approach to healing the modern mind and connecting to the heart.

Ana believes in the inherent desire within each individual to thrive and reach their highest potential. Viewing therapy as a collaborative journey, she fosters self-awareness and self-acceptance through the practice of being present. Psychotherapy, in Ana's perspective, offers an avenue to expand one's understanding of themselves within a relationship grounded in curiosity and trust. This distinct connection with another person can uncover insights into interpersonal dynamics and one's relationship with the true self.

Ana acknowledges that unearthing what lies beneath layers of self-protection and defenses is often the most challenging aspect of personal growth. From infancy to adulthood, individuals construct meaning from their experiences, sometimes resulting in emotional, behavioral, and neural patterns that hinder growth. Ana's role is to help individuals bring compassionate attention to their human experience, whether it's boundless joy or deep sadness. Through creative exploration, clients become more attuned to their inner and outer worlds, enabling them to navigate struggles and uncertainties with greater resilience.

In her therapeutic practice, Ana emphasizes collaboration as essential for a positive therapeutic journey. She offers a multifaceted, holistic approach tailored to adults and couples, integrating trauma-informed techniques and embracing the diverse aspects of each person. Ana's work is informed by humanistic psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts-work, somatic therapy, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, depth psychology, and mindfulness practices. Additionally, she is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trained in the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM). Ana advocates for psychedelic therapeutic treatment and provides Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) as well as psychedelic preparation and integration services.

Bridging Eastern philosophies and practices with psychotherapy, Ana's approach aims to heal both mind and body, enhancing overall well-being. Through her guidance, clients identify limiting patterns and behaviors, embarking on a journey toward greater understanding and authenticity.

“Ana is a fantastic therapist. I have been a client for six months as of March 2015. She is completely professional, knowledgeable, intelligent and compassionate. She is helping me through the most difficult and challenging time of my entire life.She has an strong memory and is able to recall the previous sessions and build on them. She has an uncanny gift for perception and always seems to penetrate the essence of issues and offer concise and specific insight on them. In every session we've had she offers ideas for improvement or healing and somehow she always hits the mark. Because mindfulness has always been important to me I initially chose her for her Buddhist background, which she incorporates into her therapy in a very faith neutral fashion. I feel that finding her may possibly have been the single most important decision in regaining my life.I give her the highest recommendation. If you are looking for a therapist you should absolutely contact her.”

 I have provided support for a variety of issues and clients, including:

  • Depression/Anxiety

  • Attachment Issues

  • Immigrant / First Generation

  • Parenting

  • Couples and Families (EFT - Emotionally Focused Therapy)

  • Trauma (EMDR Certified)

  • Grief/Loss

  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Preparation and Integration Services

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Inner Critic/Perfectionism

  • Gender/Sexual Identity/LGBTQIA

  • Body Image & Disordered Eating

  • Spirituality

  • Creatives / Entertainment Professionals

Additionally, I am bicultural and a native Spanish speaker.