Ileana Sanchez

Hi, and welcome!

My name is Ileana and I have over a decade of experience as a social justice advocate, case manager, and therapist in the non-profit sector. I work with BIPOC, first-gen young adults as they address challenges such as racial and generational trauma, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem.

As a first-gen Latina therapist, I bring a personal understanding of the complexities of intersecting identities, intergenerational dynamics, and the challenges of being a professional minority. I incorporate a somatic, culturally responsive, and anti-oppressive approach, that promotes acceptance, healing, and re-visioning for all in the therapeutic space.

My approach is informed by a variety of theoretical frameworks, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and psychodynamic principles. By blending these approaches, I help others better understand their inner world, process difficult emotions and experiences, and develop strategies to navigate relationships, life transitions, and live in alignment with their values.

We'll talk, hopefully laugh, maybe cry, and start to figure out how to move your brain out of traffic and onto a road with less stress.