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You're usually the the go-to person for your family, friends, or coworkers so prioritizing your own mental health almost feels selfish. You feel like you have a million balls in the air, but if you stop for a moment you're worried they'll all come tumbling down. You want help from your partner or family, but you usually don't ask for it since you're often left disappointed and more frustrated. So you're silently struggling, looking cool and collected on the outside, but you're really suffering on the inside. You know you need some help to finally slow down and navigate the burnout and stress you're feeling because you've come to a tipping point in your life and relationships.
You've always been good at doing, but just being and feeling is harder for you. Maybe you've tried therapy in the past, but you never felt completely comfortable and couldn't truly open up. You want this time to be different.
You're ready to get started
You're ready to clarify what's really going on and what matters most to you. You're looking to make sustainable changes so you can find relief, feel more grounded, and live more intentionally.
My clients are often high-achievers with people pleasing tendencies who are always optimizing & maximizing, but struggle asking their for own needs and feeling their emotions. But you’re finally ready to take the step to reconnect with your own needs, set healthier boundaries, & clarify your values to slow down and make sustainable changes.
Together we’ll examine long-standing patterns in your thoughts, behaviors and relationships to develop a committed action plan so you can start to feel more empowered and confident. I'll walking along side you in your journey as you start to deepen self awareness and align your actions with your values.
My therapeutic style
I use a holistic approach & evaluate all areas of your life so you can live a more values-rich life. Therapy with me is non-stuffy, non-judgey, & down-to-earth so you can show up as your true self.
In session I'll be compassionately direct with a hint of humor so you can start to make sustainable changes. Therapy is a collaborative process so I'm not a smile-and-nod therapist, but I'll be real with you so we can build therapeutic rapport based on authenticity and openness.
Together we'll work together so you can move towards your goals of progress, growth, and inner peace.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A THERAPIST IN PUERTO RICO, YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT SPOT.
This is a space where you can take care of your needs to feel better, more grounded, and connected to your life.
A FEW THINGS ABOUT ME
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I can't get enough of the ocean. Watching a sunset at the beach, is one of my favorite things ever.
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I am passionate about all things related to social work, psychology, advocacy, mindset work, and wellness.
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Most mornings I start my day with a run (although I'm not very fast!) Despite my medical conditions, I have been able to complete 8 half marathons and push myself further, both mentally and physically, than I ever thought possible.
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I'm a Bay Area native, but have lived and worked in several different cities and countries and love connecting with people from all walks of life. I live a bicoastal lifestyle between California and Puerto Rico.
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I am a biracial AAPI provider with my own mixed ethnic and cultural identities and am a POC with white privilege.
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California #26830
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Puerto Rico #15716
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Virginia #0904014851
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Utah #13196996-3501
Telehealth Provider, Florida TPSW812.
Approved California Board of Behavioral Sciences Supervisor
Adjunct Faculty Member; Tulane University School of Social Work, New Orleans, LA. 2021-2022
Multilingual - Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Education
Masters in Social Work. Columbia University, New York, NY.
Bachelors of Arts, University of California, Davis, International Relations & Italian
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Emotion Efficacy Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gottman Method for Couples (Level 2)
Relational Life Therapy
Internal Families Systems trained
Mindfulness and Holistic perspective
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How does Therapy in Puerto Rico work?We offer both in-person and online therapy for adults and teens who are residents of Puerto Rico. All online therapy sessions are held virtually on the HIPAA compliant platform SimplePractice. For those clients interested in Walk and Talk therapy, we will have our initial session virtually and then we will schedule our follow up sessions and meet either at the Lagoon of Condado or at Escambron beach.
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Do you provide therapy services in English?Yes! Both Kristin and Maegan provide services in English. Check our bio pages to learn more about each of us.
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Do you offer in-person therapy?Yes! We also offer a limited number of Walk-and-Talk slots for clients who are interested in meeting in person but also want to embrace nature.
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What is Walk and Talk therapy?Walk and Talk therapy is like traditional psychotherapy, but it's held outdoors while incorporating movement. We'll be embracing nature and walking while we're talking about your concerns. Walk and Talk therapy allows us to be able to incorporate a mind-body approach while processing your thoughts and feelings. There are many benefits of Walk and Talk therapy both for our physical and mental health. Walk and Talk sessions start from Escambron Beach in San Juan. Feel free to contact us to learn more about Walk and Talk therapy.
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What are you fees for therapy in Puerto Rico?Kristin's session fee is $275 for a 50 minute sessions. Maegan's session fee is $165 for a 50 minute individual session, $175 for couples therapy. Paola's session fee is $130 for a 50 minute individual or couples session We are out of network providers and can provide you a superbill at the end of the month upon request. Please contact your insurance provider to inquire about your out-of-network mental health benefits. **Please note that superbills require a mental health diagnosis. Please read more about the benefits of private pay services on our general FAQ page.
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How will I know if you're the right therapist in Puerto Rico for me?Let's talk about it! You can book your free phone consultation online so we can talk about what kind of support you're looking for and how we could work together.
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If I'm off the island, can we still have our therapy sessions?"It depends. Each state has its own licensing board for therapist. If you' re going to be traveling off-island, please let us know so we can determine if we can continue to see you.
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I'm ready to start therapy, what should I do next?Congratulations on making the decision to begin therapy! Next step is to book online or complete our contact form to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to make sure we're a good fit to work together. We'll get back to you in less than one business day to follow up. Looking forward to talking to you!
