Hi, my name is Luz, my pronouns are she/her/hers, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I worked as a teacher for over 15 years before making the journey into a community mental health career. Outside of traditional therapy, I enjoy the practices of mindfulness, guided meditation, aromatherapy, and Reiki. I love dogs (I currently have two of my own) and I clear my mind by being outdoors and going for a run.
My therapeutic perspective is to provide empathetic, non-judgmental, compassionate guidance and support in an atmosphere of respect and safety while allowing clients to be the experts of their lives, much like “a co-pilot, a sous chef, or an assistant manager” of a client-therapist relationship.
I use solution-focused elements to help move clients toward desired goals, cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and I am trained in EMDR to address acute trauma.
I hope to provide all clients a welcoming space where they feel safe to be heard and supported in their needs.
