Learn to ride the waves of life’s ups & downs.
Find peace & purpose along the way.
Specializing in trauma, EMDR, couples, and new dads
YOU’VE TRIED EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF TO FEEL BETTER
But no amount of reading self-help books, listening to podcasts, or journaling has helped you feel less stuck or more fulfilled.
You’ve put a lot of time and energy into working on yourself, staying active, and trying to live with intention—but it feels like something’s still missing. You often think deeply about life, the meaning of it all, and the kind of person you want to be, but lately it’s been harder to feel present in your daily life and close to the people you love.
Maybe you’re noticing a growing distance between you and your partner, or the new responsibilities of fatherhood have left you unsure of who you are now. Parts of your past may still have a hold on you, shaping how you show up (sometimes in ways you’re not proud of).
Even with all the effort you’re putting in, it feels like you’ve hit a wall with what you can do on your own.
Hi, I’m Luis.
I want to help you start growing through what you’re going through.
When we work together, I don't come in as some expert claiming to have all the answers. I’m here as your collaborator and a real, authentic person in the room who has lived my own challenges and wants to see you through yours.
Together, we’ll take a step back from the day-to-day problems and notice what’s really coming up for you. We’ll explore the thoughts that tend to spiral and the reactions you wish you had more control over, getting curious about where they come from. As you start to make the unconscious conscious, you’ll create more space to respond thoughtfully to life’s challenges instead of being led by emotion.
This work isn’t aimed at “fixing” you or turning you into someone you’re not. Instead, our goal is to grow your capacity to handle hard things and build the kind of life and relationships that make it all feel worth it.
Create a better relationship with your past, your loved ones, and yourself.
I SPECIALIZE IN…
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You’ve tried to move on from what happened in your past, but certain memories or patterns keep pulling you back. Maybe your mind keeps replaying painful experiences from your childhood, previous relationships, or the faith that shaped what you believe about your worth.
Using EMDR, we’ll revisit those experiences in a safe, intentional way so they no longer have the same hold on you. Over time, you’ll be able to think about what happened without being consumed by it and begin to actually enjoy life in the present.
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Even though you know you love one another, it’s been feeling harder and harder to really reach each other. You’re tired of having the same arguments or avoiding conversations altogether because they never seem to go anywhere. And if trust has been broken by infidelity, or you’re stuck in a cycle of resentment and defensiveness, repairing things on your own can seem impossible.
Together, we’ll slow down and explore what’s really happening between you—the dynamics you may or may not realize are at play—and then practice new ways of connecting that help you both feel seen, heard, and on the same team again.
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Becoming a dad changes everything from your routines to your relationship with your partner, not to mention how you see your own self and your role in your family. You’re trying to balance work, home life, and this whole new identity—and you often wonder whether you’re doing enough. Some days you feel proud and on top of things, and other days you feel invisible and unsure if you’re cut out for this at all.
In therapy, we’ll make space for all the love, the frustration, and the pressure to get it right—because those feelings can (and often do) exist at the same time. Then, we’ll find ways to feel more steady and connected to yourself, your partner, and your child as you define a renewed sense of purpose in this season of life.
LET’S GET STARTED.
Reach out and let’s talk.
We’ll start with a free consultation (which you can schedule by clicking here) so you can share what’s been going on, I can answer any questions you have, and we can get a sense of what working together might feel like. If we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session. I’m based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and offer online sessions across California.
We’ll do the work that matters.
Together, we’ll clarify your values and figure out what truly matters to you, so the work we do directly connects to the kind of person you want to be. Each session builds awareness and gives you practical tools to start living with more intention and alignment.
You’ll start to feel like yourself again.
As therapy progresses, you’ll notice small but meaningful shifts in how you handle stress, how you communicate, and how you care for yourself and the people you love. You’ll begin to trust yourself more, feel more grounded in who you are, and start creating the life you’ve always wanted.
