Michelle Guillen

From an early age, I've enjoyed connecting to people, holding space, and supporting them through real, profound changes. As an adult, being a therapist has changed my life as it's enabled me to address my own mental health needs and challenges.

In my work as a trauma therapist, I noticed a pattern in people with OCD markers. Addressing the trauma alone wasn't providing them with the necessary change for them to live fruitful lives.

Trauma, anxiety, and depression. I saw a need in working with people who had experienced sexual trauma, especially as children.

Therapy is like hiking mountains. Some days the terrain is manageable and flat, other days it's steep and challenging with narrow paths and uneven terrain. Rest if you must, but don't quit. I will be like your walking stick, bottle of water, and energy bar all rolled into one to support you every step of the way.

Take a deep breath and remind yourself that you're worthy of being heard. Practice writing down what you want to share. Tell me you're hesitant and afraid, and we can work through that together. Remember, I'm simply a human too, and we're all experiencing and figuring out this thing called life.