“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” 

-Brené Brown

It is a powerful moment when someone decides to learn and grow, however life calls to them. I strive to create a compassionate space where vulnerability is met with understanding, hope, and possibility. My approach centers on fostering a safe, accepting environment where you can explore your authentic self.

With experience in substance use and mental health, I utilize psychodynamics, depth psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, parts work, and Motivational Interviewing. I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults, addressing challenges like substance use disorders, anxiety, low self-esteem, and personality disorders. Together, we can navigate your growth with empathy and encouragement.

Ryan sees clients at our Country Club Church location.

"We do not hate the flower for starting as a seed."

-KJ Ramsey

It can feel so overwhelming to ask for help, but it's also an incredibly brave and transformative place to be as well. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples along their journeys to relieve stress and anxiety, treat depression, or address trauma or relational difficulties with compassion, empathy, honesty, and safety. I appreciate working from a family systems, somatic, and attachment-focused lens, but also draw greatly from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the psychodynamic perspective.

As a Mexican-American who has a background in non-profit youth work, I have a lot of passion for working with multicultural issues, individuals with complex or traumatic relationships with their parents/families, spirituality/religious issues, women's issues, and perfectionism.

Elena sees clients at our Village Church locations.