About My Clients
High-achieving professionals can feel unappreciated, lonely, wonder if others recognize their value, and be at risk of burnout. If you are feeling like you don't have the emotional energy to "show up" to your own partner or even get out there to try to get one, because…who has the time or energy for that? I get it. Been there, done that. I help driven professionals, students, and Spanish Speakers who feel disconnected, isolated, and burnout, create a plan for success in relationships and life.
My Background and Approach
I utilize a practical approach to help my clients learn specific and concrete sets of skills to deal with overwhelming emotions such as fear, panic attacks, anxiety, and uncontrollable worry. We learn together about the strong connection between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and then practice techniques to help control the negative thoughts that cause so much distress in our life. You'll learn about behavioral activation and how much it helps fight depression. I work in a very practical way! Of course, always in the context of your cultural values and needs. We will also focus on our relationship (yes, you read that right). A solid therapeutic relationship can serve as a trusting and safe vehicle for your learning and transformation, so we better pay attention to it :)
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am Dr. Gonzalez, an island girl who dared to dream big. A psychologist with Ivy League training and as a high-achiever, the struggle is real. Spanish is my native language and I have made it my mission to give back to my Latinx community. I know the pains of being defined as an immigrant first, and a woman of color second. Through my personal experience and academic training, I have gained the necessary knowledge to make it easier for you to create a plan for success in relationships and life in the United States. Construyamos comunidad. ¡Juntos somos más fuertes!