Michelle Guevara

As a daughter of immigrants and a Latinx woman, decreasing the stigma around mental health is very important to me. Taking the first step toward therapy can be the hardest, requiring strength and vulnerability—something that, in an individualistic society, we are not often accustomed to confronting. I collaborate with clients to create a special space where they are heard, understood, and respected, recognizing that healing is not linear and there will be ups and downs along the way. In therapy, I offer honesty and a safe space—your own "dance floor"—to explore and grow. I work with clients to cope with the emotional and physical symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, life stressors, and change, helping them develop tools to navigate challenges. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and together, we’ll work to help you tell your narrative. As a therapist, I am dedicated to providing a secure space to heal the internalized stigma around mental health, particularly within the BIPOC community, which has often been excluded from these conversations. I help young people process difficulties while navigating a variety of concerns, and my ideal client is someone open to change and comfortable being challenged. Using an anti-oppressive, non-judgmental, and person-centered approach, I prioritize the affirmation of your identity to help you live a more authentic and empowered life.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband, friends, some family (let’s be honest) members, and my 2 bunnies. I also enjoy reading, binging FRIENDS, a good (and by good I mean a BIG) cup of coffee, eating, and dancing to 90s music as well as classic salsa and reggaeton music. I collect coffee mugs from the different places I have been.