About Me
My name is Ximena. I am an intuitive, optimistic and creative therapist with over 30 years of experience. I am a warm and compassionate counselor who speaks from the heart. I believe in the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and challenges by extracting their hidden wisdom. My own healing journey has lead me to explore deeper and further understand the subject of personal empowerment within the context of relationships, and substance abuse.
So often in life we are faced stressful and overwhelming situations that leave us feeling disempowered, drained, and at times even hopeless. Are you at a place where life at times feels like a struggle or a grind? Life satisfaction is not where you hoped it would be? Certain decisions seem to create more problems, yet you continue to make the same counterproductive choices? Are Internal fears and anxiety paralyzing action? Are fears preventing you from making choices that are in your best interest? Are substances affecting your ability to live life fully? Are you feeling depressed and powerless?
Well…you don't have to face your life obstacles alone. Therapy can provide you with the tools and the support to get through those tough times and serve as a reminder of your strength and resilience. It will aIso facilitate your understanding of your own power to transform your life. I am committed to empowering you to make informed, positive lifestyle choices, take responsibility of your actions, prioritize self-care, and achieve optimal levels of wellness in order to reach your full potential.
Change can be challenging but by no means impossible. It is my mission to walk with you and explore the possibilities for promoting change. I don’t believe in a “one-style fits all” approach. I consider the human healing journey to be personal, and I will support the unfoldment of the uniqueness in you. My counseling philosophy is that I am a passenger in your path of self-exploration , who can serve as an objective support in the interpretation of your circumstances. I will provide input when requested, road maps when asked and clinical insight when invited.
Specialties
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Abandonment , Blended Family Issues , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Divorce and Separation , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Life Purpose
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Languages
English
Spanish
Licensing
LMHC #MH10963 (Expires: 2021-03-31)
Reviews
I think she is absolutely fantastic. She has such a wonderful, caring nature about her and always listens to you whole heartedly. She always provides helpful advice and leaves me feeling very positive after every session. Highly recommend.
Ximena is thoughtful, really well spoken and she knows the subject of “life” very very very well.
I was simultaneously feeling hopeless and eager prior to using BetterHelp, having had a great therapist and then giving up after never being able to find another that suited my case. I was worried about the cost, the time, and the possibility of having a mismatch - but excited to heal and move forward. Now, almost a month later, I can confidently say that BetterHelp has been an amazing space - and beyond that, Ximena has been wonderful and truly has a passion for her field that is evident in her work. I would highly recommend her as a therapist for anyone that is seeking therapy for the first time, is on the fence, or is ready to jump back in. She is precise and attentive in her speech, cares about her patients, and is all about communication and feedback. Without a doubt, the best therapist I've had.
Ximena was a very kind person when I spoke to her and was able to offer very useful information when it came to what I had to say.
She is super helpful