Yvette Gonzalez

Hello! I am eager to get to know you by actively listening to your unique story, planning together to figure out what a healthier version of yourself looks like and how to get there. Life changes, anxiety, trauma can present roadblocks to better opportunities in your work-life, relationships and affect your self concept. Together we can identify the areas in which you are struggling and access your strengths. My experience and training in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy with children and adolescents helps me to appreciate the importance of the different stages, journeys we all take and how childhood experiences can shape your adulthood.

My specialty is working with adult women who may be stuck, frustrated, anxious, depressed, navigating a change, loss and often suffering due to negative past experiences, including trauma. Each client is invited to share their story in manner, pace that is comfortable and safe for them.

At an initial meeting a client is engaged in conversation of events, thoughts, changes, symptoms that led to reaching out to a therapist. The client is also asked to identify the most important or most concerning issues to begin with. Relevant history is collected as well. Supports and available resources are also explored. I also inquire about what the client hopes to gain by starting psychotherapy.