Teresa Gomez, LPC

Compassionate, Inclusive, and Empowering Therapy for Healing and Growth

I believe that healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, understood, and accepted for who we are. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, empathy, authenticity, and the belief that every individual deserves a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space to explore their experiences, embrace their strengths, and rediscover their sense of self-worth.

As a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist with 20+ years of experience across nonprofit education, community mental health, and private practice working with diverse individuals and couples, I am passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges, heal from emotional wounds, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. I earned my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Avila University and bring a holistic, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach to the therapeutic relationship.

Specializations

My Specialties and Therapeutic Approach

I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, including childhood and intergenerational trauma, emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, and the lasting effects of difficult or antagonistic relationships. As a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, I have specialized training in recognizing and addressing narcissistic abuse and antagonistic relational stress. My work focuses on helping clients rebuild self-trust, establish healthy boundaries, reconnect with their authentic selves, and move toward emotional healing.

I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process distressing experiences and reduce the emotional impact of unresolved trauma. I am also trained and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), integrating evidence-based skills that support emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and healthier interpersonal relationships.

Couples and Relationship Therapy

Relationships can be a source of profound connection and fulfillment, but they can also bring challenges, misunderstandings, and emotional pain. In my work with couples, I draw from the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners better understand one another, strengthen emotional connections, improve communication, and navigate conflict in healthier, more meaningful ways.

My approach emphasizes emotional awareness, mutual respect, accountability, and creating a supportive environment where each partner feels heard and valued.

Hormonal Mental Health for Women

I also support women navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and hormonal-related concerns such as PCOS, infertility, and menopause, with a holistic approach to care.

Healing Beyond the Traditional Therapy Office

I also believe that healing does not always have to take place within four walls. I am particularly interested in incorporating Walk-and-Talk Therapy and nature-based EMDR therapy as alternative approaches for clients who may feel more comfortable processing their experiences outside a traditional office setting.

For some, movement, fresh air, and connection with nature can create a greater sense of ease, grounding, and emotional openness. When clinically appropriate, these approaches can integrate mindfulness, grounding techniques, and the restorative qualities of natural surroundings, with consideration for each client's comfort, preferences, and therapeutic needs.

My hope is to create opportunities for healing that feel natural, empowering, and uniquely meaningful to each individual.

A Space Where You Can Be Yourself

Above all, I want you to know that you do not have to face life's challenges alone. Whether you are navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, my goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and respect.

I am committed to providing a culturally responsive, inclusive, and affirming therapeutic space where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, and supported.

I believe therapy is not about fixing who you are. It is about helping you reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been overshadowed by pain, expectations, or difficult life experiences.

My guiding belief is simple:

You deserve healing, meaningful connection, and a life in which you feel empowered to be authentically yourself.

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