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

Give voice to your emotions and pave a path to receiving what you need.

Cycles of overwhelm, overexertion, and under-receiving may be common, but they don’t have to be a given. Looking at your life with a shift in perspective can offer the clarity and calm you need to express your needs without compromising the core of your relationships.

Therapeutic support can create the space for you to take inventory of your beliefs, habitual patterns, and past experiences. With a compassionate approach, it’s possible to feel relief from resentment and recover from being under-resourced.

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Here’s how we can work together

Individual Therapy
Relationship Therapy
EMDR Sessions & Intensives

Hi, I’m Yamel Sandoval Quijano (she/her), a Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist with a background in developmental trauma and relationship distress. I offer therapy for individuals and couples, EMDR sessions and intensives, and financial therapy, with the hope that as many of us as possible can have a sense of safety and wellbeing in our connections — with ourselves, each other, and our resources.

Why I Do What I Do

  • "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.