Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
- Group
About My Clients
At Fortaleza Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, we work with teens and adults who are learning more about how their mind works and want support turning insight into real life change. Many are navigating identity shifts, building self awareness, or learning new ways to manage emotions, routines, and relationships. My clients are thoughtful, reflective, and ready to better understand themselves while developing practical strategies that support confidence, balance, and everyday functioning.
My Background and Approach
I work best with teens and adults who are learning more about themselves and want practical support turning that insight into daily life change. My approach is structured, strengths based, and skills focused, with an emphasis on emotional regulation, executive functioning supports, communication, and healthy routines. Fortaleza Counseling & Consulting helps clients make sense of identity shifts, reduce shame, and build confidence through clear tools they can use between sessions. We coordinate well with evaluators and providers when appropriate, and I aim to offer a steady, validating space that is direct, warm, and focused on progress clients can feel.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
At Fortaleza, we believe self awareness creates freedom. Many people come to therapy after years of trying to fit into systems that never fully made sense to them, and our goal is to create a space where curiosity replaces shame. We value honesty, growth, and practical support that helps people understand themselves without feeling judged or pathologized. Therapy with us is rooted in respect for individual differences, clear communication, and the belief that understanding how you think and experience the world can be deeply empowering.