Hello, I’m Ana Paula, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Addiction Clinician (LAC). I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and create healthier patterns that support lasting change.
My approach to therapy is grounded in a systemic and emotionally focused perspective. I believe that many of the challenges we experience are shaped by our relationships, life experiences, attachment wounds, and patterns we develop over time. In therapy, we’ll work together to understand what may be underneath your current struggles while building practical tools to help you cope, communicate, and connect in healthier ways.
I earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University and have specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Multisystemic Family Therapy, Reunification Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also incorporate Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, allowing me to tailor treatment to your unique needs, goals, and circumstances.
I have extensive experience working with addiction and complex mental health concerns across a variety of settings. My professional background includes working with adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system, individuals in correctional settings, and families experiencing significant challenges, including circumstances involving possible foster care placement.
I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment concerns, substance use and addiction, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. I understand that these experiences can feel overwhelming and that reaching out for support is not always easy. My goal is to meet you where you are—with compassion and without judgment—and create a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
I proudly work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up authentically and feel respected for who you are.
Therapy is not about having all the answers. It’s about having a supportive space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and discover new ways forward. We’ll work collaboratively and at a pace that feels manageable for you, with the goal of helping you build stronger relationships, greater emotional well-being, and a more fulfilling life.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. If you’re ready to begin, I invite you to reach out. I would be honored to support you on your journey.
