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Cherry Blossoms

therapy with an open heart

sana sana (v.) - the art of befriending your mind and opening your heart to live authentically and love freely

About Sana Sana

There are many reasons and seasons of life to have a desire of going to therapy. Whether you're facing specific challenges, seeking personal growth, or simply need a supportive space, I'm here for you. Your unique experiences, values, and goals guide our work together.

 

Whatever your reason or season, Sana Sana welcomes you on a journey of self-discovery using holistic, mindful, and somatic approaches to embrace a life of compassion, acceptance, and love. 

Themes explored at Sana Sana:

  • Disconnection from self

  • Lack of creativity

  • People pleasing behaviors

  • Depression 

  • Anxiety 

  • Difficulty connecting to others

  • Feelings of guilt and shame

  • Low self-esteem

  • Frustration with self and others

  • Dissatisfaction with life

  • Feeling lost and/or confused

  • Immigrant family dynamics

    • 1st, 2nd, 3rd generations Latinx

  • History of traumatic events

    • cPTSD​

    • Generational trauma

  • Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, BPD, etc.)

    • early exploration​

    • late diagnosis

    • executive dysfunction

  • Nervous system dysregulation

    • stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn

Approaches used at Sana Sana:

  • Culturally affirming

  • Brain-heart coherence

  • Self-compassion

  • Radical acceptance

  • Mindfulness

  • Cognitive reframing

  • Mind-body connection

  • Trauma-informed

  • Growth mindset

  • Capacity for self-actualization

  • Vulnerability as a strength

  • Perception based processing

  • Interconnectedness

  • Synchronicity

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