Toni Privado

I’m glad you’re here.

Are you tired of feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly trying to hold everything together?

I work with adults who are tired of just surviving and ready to start actually healing. Maybe you’ve been feeling anxious, burned out, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of who you are and what you need. Maybe your confidence has taken a hit, your relationships feel harder than they used to, or you’re going through a life change that has left you feeling stuck.

Therapy can be a space to slow down, understand yourself on a deeper level, and figure out what needs to change. Together, we can work on reducing stress, building self-confidence and self-trust, setting healthier boundaries, improving communication, and developing healthier ways to cope with difficult emotions.

I also enjoy working with people navigating relationship challenges, including recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, changes in intimacy, or feeling more like roommates than partners. We’ll focus on your experience and the patterns that may be affecting how you communicate, connect, and respond when you feel hurt, overwhelmed, or misunderstood.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical. I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, acceptance-based approaches, and trauma-informed care to help you better understand yourself and develop tools that support meaningful change.

You don’t have to wait until you’re completely overwhelmed to reach out. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, confident, connected, and able to show up differently in the parts of life that matter most.

If you’re ready to stop simply getting through the day and start creating meaningful change, I’d be happy to connect.

At Light Minded Therapy, I take the time to understand your thoughts and behaviors that you wish to change. I prioritize holistic healing and overall wellness, incorporating breathing exercises, journaling, and meditation to enhance your mood and self-esteem. Rest assured, I will guide you towards finding natural methods that seamlessly integrate into your life.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, talk about what brings you to therapy, and begin identifying what you would like support with. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we meet.

I believe therapy should be collaborative, and I see myself as a guide rather than someone who tells you what you should do. Your experiences, goals, and values help shape the work we do together, and you’ll always have a voice in your treatment.

Most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable being yourself. I strive to create a space that feels safe, genuine, and nonjudgmental, where you can talk openly and feel heard and understood.

My hope is that you leave our first session feeling a little more understood, a little more clear about what you need, and perhaps a little lighter than when you arrived.