A place for real conversation — and real tools to go with it.

For people navigating loss, major transitions, or relationships in flux. In-person in Oakland, online across California.

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Let’s be real, most people don’t want to do therapy. You do it because of…

A loss. A rupture. A transition you didn't choose, or one you did choose and still can't find your footing in. A relationship that's changed in ways that are hard to name.

What brings people to me isn't always a crisis. Sometimes it's quieter than that — a sense that something essential has shifted, and that figuring out what it means needs more than they've been able to give it alone.

I work as a partner in the room, not just a witness. I bring honest reactions, genuine curiosity, and warmth — and I follow where the conversation needs to go. It's rarely where either of us expected. This work can be heavy, but it doesn't have to be relentless.

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  • "Working with Luisa was a healing experience. She met me with kindness and careful listening, and her guidance helped me rebuild strength after trauma. I always felt respected, supported, and understood. I’m truly thankful for her role in my recovery."

  • "Luisa has an extraordinary gift for truly seeing people as they are. The space Luisa creates is safe, compassionate, funny, and honestly affirming. Working together has been one of the most impactful experiences of my life and I’m incredibly grateful."

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

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Hi, I’m Luisa.

I'm a therapist in Oakland working with individuals and couples navigating loss, identity, and major life transitions. I work as a real presence in the room — not just a witness — bringing honesty, warmth, and genuine curiosity to conversations that deserve that kind of attention.

Before becoming a therapist I spent 12 years as a product designer, and I still think about this work the same way: listening carefully for what's actually being asked.

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