My approach to therapy
I work with individuals and couples to improve mental health, relationships, sexuality, life satisfaction and overall well-being. With compassionate care and guidance, I am here to support you in overcoming the challenges that have you feeling stuck in life. Using your unique strengths and inner wisdom, I am honored to partner alongside you in your healing journey, and together, we can find the fulfillment, harmony and connection that you desire and deserve. I believe positive change is possible through curiosity, vulnerability, self awareness and compassion.
My approach is authentic, holistic and collaborative. Therapy with me is tailored to your specific needs, focuses on helping you reach your personal goals and is founded on our unique therapeutic relationship. I use various different modalities and approaches and I show up with genuine warmth, directness, a sense of humor, and a deep commitment to my clients. I believe that it is the way we respond to our life’s circumstances that ultimately determines our story. Through therapeutic exploration of the past, present and future, we will discover what thoughts, feelings, behaviors and patterns may be holding you back, and which may be the secret to realizing your ideal life.
I am passionate about working with Latinos/Hispanics and I offer therapy services in Spanish. I love working with couples, new parents or those hoping to become ones soon, young adults, LGBTQIA+ folks and anyone wanting to improve their relational and/or sexual life.
Free Consultation
Every therapist is unique and finding a clinician that is a good fit for you is essential. For this reason, I provide a free 15 minute phone consultation. This gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about my approach to therapy or the therapeutic process. It also gives both of us a chance to determine if we are a good fit. If you would be better served by another clinician, I will provide you with referrals.
Areas of Focus:
Couples counseling
Relationship distress
Sex & intimacy issues
Infidelity/Betrayal
Young adults/ Emerging Adulthood
LGBTQ+
Infertility
Perinatal
Adjusting to parenthood
Depression & Anxiety
Relationship ambivalence
End of relationship healing
Life transitions
Self-Esteem
Cultural issues
General emotional support
Credentials & Trainings
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University
Advanced Clinical Sexology, Northwest Institute on Intimacy
Sexual Attitude Reassessment, Northwest Institute On Intimacy
Gottman Level 1 Training
EMDR Level 1 Training
Internal Family Systems Therapy Basic Training
Barry McCarthy’s Sexual Issues & Infidelity Training
Sue Johnson’s EFIT Training
Marc Gilmartin’s OCSB Training
Kim Castelo’s High Tone Pelvic Pain Training
Kink for Helping Professionals by SHA
The Couples Institute Level One
About Me
I am married, a mother of one child, am from Southern California and absolutely love living in the PNW. I am half Colombian and identify as queer. I truly love my work as a therapist, and consider it a privilege to support each and every single one of my clients. I have learned to strongly value work-life balance. I love walking, traveling, watching movies and eating cheese. Spending quality time with my family and friends is my greatest joy. I believe humor and positivity are essential, not only in my work, but in everyday life.
Contact Me
Please reach out with any questions or interest. I pronounce my name “Lenchie” and use she/her pronouns. I look forward to meeting you and possibly starting our journey together!
425 341-3204