Hi, I’m Suyapa (she/ella), a Spanglish bilingual, first-generation Latina therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide virtual therapy for adults in California, Nevada, and Florida who are navigating trauma, anxiety, family dynamics, grief, identity exploration, and the impact of carrying too much for too long.
My approach is culturally responsive, feminist, anti-oppressive, neurodiversity-affirming, and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive. I believe therapy should be a space where you do not have to explain, minimize, or separate parts of yourself in order to be understood. Your culture, family, relationships, identity, and lived experiences are all important parts of your healing.
Many of my clients grew up in BIPOC or Latine/Latinx households where silence, sacrifice, responsibility, or survival roles were the norm. They may have learned to be the strong one, the helper, the fixer, or the person everyone depends on. While these roles may have helped them survive, they can also lead to feeling exhausted, disconnected from their own needs, or unsure who they are outside of caring for others.
My clients are often cycle-breakers who are ready to explore the impact of family expectations, cultural messages, and past experiences on their present lives. Many struggle with people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, guilt when prioritizing themselves, anxiety, and feeling responsible for other people’s emotions.
I also specialize in supporting Sibs — siblings of disabled family members — who may carry complex emotions related to their sibling relationship and family roles. Many Sibs grow up navigating love, loyalty, grief, responsibility, worry, and sometimes feeling invisible within their family system. They may have taken on caregiving roles, adapted to their family’s needs, or learned to put their own experiences aside. Therapy can be a place to process these experiences while honoring both the love they hold and the impact these roles have had on them.
I offer trauma-informed, relational therapy that focuses on understanding the roots of your experiences rather than only addressing symptoms. The therapeutic relationship is central to my work. I believe healing happens when you feel safe, respected, and genuinely seen.
I integrate EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic approaches, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic and relational therapy, and strengths-based approaches. Together, we explore how past experiences may continue to influence your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. My goal is not to change who you are, but to help you reconnect with yourself, build trust in your own voice, and create a life that feels aligned with your values.
In addition to individual therapy, I offer EMDR Intensives for clients who want dedicated time and space to focus on trauma processing and meaningful healing work. I also offer Relationship Repair Sessions for loved ones who want support navigating difficult conversations, improving communication, repairing trust, and developing a deeper understanding of one another.
I’m not a blank slate. I show up as my authentic self while bringing compassion, curiosity, and respect for your lived experience. I won’t pretend to have all the answers, but I will walk alongside you as we explore what has shaped you and what you want to create moving forward.
Therapy with me is collaborative. We will work together to understand your patterns, identify what no longer serves you, develop tools that support your nervous system, and create space for healing without judgment.
My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you no longer have to carry everything alone. A place where you can be fully human: with all of your identities, experiences, emotions, strengths, and hopes, while building a deeper connection with yourself and the people around you.
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