Dr. Gloria Aquino Sosa

A psychotherapist w/28+ yrs experience, I'm an academic/personal counselor/life strategist, working w/clients experiencing depression/anxiety, relationship, parenting, intercultural interaction challenges, career issues/disillusionment, social awkwardness/feelings of emptiness. I've served many experiencing/surviving physical/emotional trauma/abuse, & severe/persistent mental illness. I've served as a professor & Chief Diversity Officer at 4 universities & am a musician in working rock bands.

My therapeutic approach is sincere, person-centered, & authentic, combining relational/cultural therapies and strengths-based, narrative, humanistic & psychodynamic therapies. Together, we'll create a treatment plan to meet your unique needs & goals for growth/awareness. I've primarily served BIPOC+ LGBTQIA+ & Bilingual persons navigating complex systems of oppression, discrimination & intercultural interactions. I've also worked with persons traversing life changes/problems of everyday life.

Therapy goals will include practicing the cornerstone of any human interaction: mutual respect, sensitivity & compassion, especially self-compassion. Focusing on those moves us toward self-awareness around how we face & address challenges of this ever-changing world. Each session is a step toward leading a more fulfilling & gratifying life & takes courage. Seeking a thought partner to work on areas we are most ready to address helps in finding more of our inner power and strength. Let's go!