Dora Garza

You have probably spent more time than you should looking for someone who would truly see you without asking you to shrink or explain yourself. I work with adults and seniors carrying anxiety, depression, and the particular weight of navigating a world that does not always affirm their identity or their community, including the added layers that come with culture, gender, and sexuality. I'm especially experienced supporting LGBTQIA+ people, women, and anyone sorting through questions of cultural or ethnic identity, as well as those in the maternal mental health season of life. If you are looking for someone who listens deeply and respects your autonomy, you are in the right place.

Our work together will feel collaborative from the very first conversation. I believe you are the expert on your own life, so we will spend our time making space for what you are carrying, naming what you actually need, and finding meaningful steps toward healing at a pace that feels right for you. My practice is grounded in a deep commitment to dignity, compassion, and collective liberation, especially for people whose identities or communities are not always affirmed elsewhere. One area I go deep on is helping adults and seniors work through anxiety and depression that often show up alongside questions of identity, culture, or life transitions like new parenthood. Clients who do well with me tend to want a therapist who will honor their story and their pace rather than push an agenda.

Our first session together will feel welcoming and unhurried. We will start with what brought you in, what you are hoping for, and what matters most to you right now, and I will encourage your questions along the way. There is no pressure to have it all figured out before we begin. Whenever you feel ready, I would love to connect and start this work together.