Compassionate, culturally-affirming and trauma-informed therapy for couples and individuals

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Let’s be real, most people don’t want to do therapy.

They do it because they’re stuck, they’re struggling, or they’re about to lose (or already lost) something important. They realize that what got them here won’t get them there. When you’re struggling to connect with your partner, your stress has become constant, or you don’t know how to show yourself the compassion you give to others, it might be time to try something else.

I help my clients reconnect to their emotions so they can listen to and learn from them rather than react to them. Rather than being guided by supposed to or should, you can develop a sense of self-trust and intuition to guide you in work and relationships. 

While I specialize in working with relationship issues, anxiety or depression, and complex PTSD, I’m particularly passionate about working with couples and individuals from mixed cultural or ethnic backgrounds. I also work with a lot of LGBTQ+ folks who struggle with self acceptance and confidence. Most of all, I love working with clients who are highly motivated to learn and grow.

If you’re ready to take the first step on this journey, I encourage you to reach out today.

Hi, I’m Luisa.

I’m an Oakland-based couples and individual psychotherapist. I bring together traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and somatic practices to help clients reconnect with their authentic selves. Using compassion, insight, and humor, I’ll both support and challenge you on your journey. 

  • “Luisa’s calm and grounded energy helps me feel safe to explore things that feel too scary to dive into on my own.”

    — D, Coaching Client

  • "Having a space that’s all for me every week makes me feel more peaceful and confident. My partner and I are having conversations we’d never been able to have before, I’m learning to voice my needs and set boundaries, and I’m finally learning how to relate to my anxiety in a way that feels healthy."

    — R, Coaching Client

  • "Luisa got me through a really tough break-up. I thought my ex was the problem, but she helped me understand my own relationship patterns, where they come from, and to be able to sit with my feelings instead of turning to drugs or running away."

    — H, Coaching Client

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