Healing, Growth, and Connection for Individuals and Couples

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Let’s be real, most people don’t want to go to therapy.

You’re stressed, stuck, or worried about losing something important. Maybe you feel disconnected from your partner, overwhelmed by life, or like you’re giving compassion to everyone except yourself. That’s why you’re here.

I help clients reconnect with their emotions so they can respond, not react. Together, we build self-trust, emotional clarity, and confidence that shows up in work, relationships, and everyday life.

I specialize in:

  • Couples therapy and relationship challenges

  • Anxiety, depression, and complex PTSD

  • Supporting clients from mixed cultural or ethnic backgrounds

  • LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for confidence, identity, and self-acceptance

I love working with people who are ready to learn, grow, and create meaningful change.

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Hi, I’m Luisa.

I’m a couples and individual therapist in Oakland. My approach blends talk therapy with mindfulness and somatic practices, helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves.

With compassion, insight, and a touch of humor, I create a space where you feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.

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  • “Luisa’s calm and grounded energy helps me feel safe to explore things that feel too scary to dive into on my own.”

    — D, Coaching Client

  • "Having a space that’s all for me every week makes me feel more peaceful and confident. My partner and I are having conversations we’d never been able to have before, I’m learning to voice my needs and set boundaries, and I’m finally learning how to relate to my anxiety in a way that feels healthy."

    — R, Coaching Client

  • "Luisa got me through a really tough break-up. I thought my ex was the problem, but she helped me understand my own relationship patterns, where they come from, and to be able to sit with my feelings instead of turning to drugs or running away."

    — H, Coaching Client

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