I BELIEVE…

You don’t have to overextend yourself for the connections you seek.

Do you find yourself on an exhausting emotional roller coaster, being pulled from one end of the pendulum to the other either feeling too much or numbing out to avoid feeling at all?

One minute, you’re shutting down, and the next you’re exploding because you’ve had enough. You’re stuck in a cycle where you feel angry, frustrated, and sad. You find yourself compromising and feeling exhausted by the never-ending expectations.

You’ve gotten good at hiding your emotions and your loved ones get confused when “all of a sudden” you’re struggling when they have no idea just how much you’re actually going through.

Your entire being is telling you you've had enough — but it's difficult to find the words to say just that.

It’s time to understand, validate and make sense of your emotions.

On paper, you have accomplished what you set out to. Maybe you have established your career, you’re in a long-term relationship, or have completed another important goal… and yet you feel deeply disconnected from yourself and unable to fully feel true connection with others.

Despite the fact that you likely invest most (if not all!) of your energy in supporting others… you are feeling overextended. Your tendency to pour so much into others has created a vacuum where your own needs have gone unnoticed and unfulfilled for far too long.

There is always something more that you are expected to fix, handle or manage. Your desires and what others expect from you are in constant conflict. You feel taken advantage of because you care so deeply, which in turn leaves you feeling burnt out, confused and mistrusting your intuition. You’ve tried to implement boundaries only to be left with a massive sense of guilt.

Regardless of the external success metrics that all point to you “having it together” and “living the dream,” you still find yourself thinking, “Is this it?” The sense of true belonging and connection that you so desperately seek continues to feel out of reach. Ultimately, you have an overwhelming desire to escape and get away from it all.

What if I told you that the way to deep connection and heartfelt happiness begins when you allow yourself to believe that you are enough?

It’s time for you to do you.

How emotional therapy can support you and your relationships

Through our work together, you will learn how to give voice to your emotions, paving a path to more fulfilling relationships.

My clients care deeply about being the best partner, friend or parent they can be but they struggle to find ways to foster fulfilling relationships when they feel so overwhelmed. They find themselves minimizing or disregarding their own emotions. 

I empower clients to listen to themselves, find their voice, create a life that feels more accepting and manageable, and rediscover meaning. I help clients slow down and build awareness of their thoughts while validating their emotions, so they can nurture healthy relationship dynamics and moments of connection with themselves and others.

  • "Yamel brings a warm, and approachable energy to any interaction. She is truly dedicated to collaborating with people in a way that is energizing and empowering, and she thoughtfully brings laughter and lightness to her work. I feel honored to be in her orbit as a professional."

    — Rachel T.

  • "Yamel's authenticity is matched only by her expertise. She has an incredible ability to empower her clients and helps them find clarity by organizing their stories into manageable parts. Working with her is like a breath of fresh air."

    — Lauren R.

  • "Yamel is truly one of the most down-to-earth therapists that I've ever had the privilege of working alongside. Her flexible attitude and unconditional regard for her clients create an amazing space where real and lasting change happens."

    — Simon N.

  • "Yamel is a highly committed therapist who's equally invested "behind the scenes" as she is in session. She's highly skilled and seasoned while maintaining humility. If you're looking for culturally-sensitive, research-based therapy offered in a tell-it-like-it-is space with a good dose of humor, Yamel is definitely worth contacting. "

    — Anita G.

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