Lovie Aguilar

Hola, I'm Lovie — like Lovey Dovey!

¿Hablas español, inglés o Spanglish? Entonces, estás en el lugar correcto.

Whether you speak English, Spanish, or a little bit of both, I'm here not only to hear you, but to truly listen — including the things you may have a hard time putting into words.

I'm a bilingual English-Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can genuinely be yourself. No fancy words, no need to have everything figured out, and definitely no judgment. Bring your stories, emotions, humor, pauses, and yes, even a little Spanglish. Aquí no tienes que traducir quién eres para sentirte comprendido/a.

Over the past two years, I've had the privilege of helping individuals navigate life's challenges, emotional stressors, family dynamics, and personal transitions. I've learned that healing doesn't always begin with advice or having all the answers. Sometimes, it starts with having someone who listens without judgment and gives you the space to make sense of what you're feeling.

My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered. Together, we'll explore your experiences, recognize your strengths, and work toward the changes that matter to you. You don't need to know where to begin or have the perfect words. We can figure that out together, one conversation at a time.

My goal is for you to feel seen, heard, respected, and understood — whether we're speaking English, español, or somewhere in between.

Porque aquí, puedes ser tú. No translation needed.

My approach to therapy is person-centered, warm, and collaborative. Para mí, therapy should be a space where you can come as you are—not where you need to have all the answers or know exactly what to say. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as we make sense of what you're experiencing.

I believe in giving clients room to talk and express themselves. A veces, cuando por fin tenemos un espacio seguro para hablar sin sentirnos juzgados, empezamos a escuchar nuestros propios pensamientos de una manera diferente. I may ask questions, offer a different perspective, or gently redirect when helpful, but I'm not here to tell you how to live your life.

Instead, I want to help you explore your emotions, recognize patterns, understand what's getting in your way, and discover strengths you may not even realize you have. Sometimes you need to vent, cry, laugh, or simply let out what you've been holding inside. Y a veces, necesitas a alguien que te ayude a ver las cosas desde otro punto de vista.

I believe therapy is about more than getting through difficult moments. It's also about understanding yourself, discovering what you want, building confidence, and creating meaningful changes in your life. Mi trabajo es acompañarte en ese proceso, no hacerlo por ti.

Whether you prefer English, español, or Spanglish, you can express yourself in whatever way feels most natural. No tienes que traducir tus pensamientos ni buscar las palabras "perfectas." Just be you. Aquí empezamos.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to decide whether I feel like the right therapist for you. We'll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you've been experiencing, and what you hope might change or improve in your life.

You don't need to come prepared with everything figured out or know exactly where to begin. You can simply start where you are. I'll listen, ask questions, and help us explore what's been going on and identify the areas you'd like to work on together.

Desde el primer día, quiero que te sientas escuchado(a), comprendido(a) y en un espacio donde puedas ser tú mismo(a), sin miedo a ser juzgado(a). I understand that opening up to someone new can feel uncomfortable or even a little intimidating, and that's okay. There's no pressure to share everything all at once.

As we begin building trust and getting to know each other, we'll work together to develop goals that feel meaningful, realistic, and connected to what matters most to you.

Most importantly, I want you to leave knowing that therapy is your space. You don't need the perfect words, a perfectly organized story, or all the answers. Whether you need to talk, cry, laugh, or take a moment to gather your thoughts, there's room for all of it. Vamos paso a paso, una conversación a la vez.