About Me

Hello!

I became a psychotherapist because I understand that life can be very challenging and I have benefited from therapy myself during difficult periods of my life. I believe having support to navigate painful life circumstances or to come to understand and intergrate our past into our present life, can accelarate healing.

We work to find grounding. We often get caught up in past regrets or future worries, making it difficult to feel present in our own lives. Therapy offers a space to settle the mind and body, encouraging gentle awareness.. As we learn to recognize when we’ve drifted away, we can gently bring ourselves back to the current moment—where awareness and new possibilities actually live.

Healing requires compassion, courage, and the curious spirit of our True Self—a core that can sometimes be obscured by painful experiences or beliefs that keep us stuck. Therapy helps us discover and illuminate our inner landscape, bringing light to the 'parts' of us that carry suffering. Instead of fighting ourselves, we can begin to build internal trust and strengthen our relationships—both with ourselves and with others.

Our pain and struggles carry profound wisdom, but it is easy to become overwhelmed by their weight. In a space of safety and curiosity, we can begin to uncover the truths they hold: the roots of our deepest hurts, the essence of our longings, and the direction toward a life of purpose.

My clinical perspective is humanistic—focused on self-actualization and the importance of the path we take to get there. My work is deeply shaped by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma-informed care, and I have completed Level 1 and Level 2 IFS training. I also integrate mindfulness, Buddhist principles, and somatic techniques like breathwork into my practice. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to have mentors and colleagues who supported my own healing and growth. I believe deeply in the concept of dependent co-arising: the idea that we cannot rise alone—we must do it together.

My style is very relational, compassionate and client-paced. When it’s time to pick up the pace it will happen because a foundation of trust has been created. I’m aware it can take tremendous courage to be vulnerable and I want my clients to feel safe and comfortable in their ability to engage in therapy.

I believe the journey toward healing can change us just as much as the healing itself. We all crave connection and understanding. While it’s often difficult to find—and even harder to ask for—reaching out can truly transform our lives.

I look forward to supporting you on this journey of self discovery.  

Warmly,

Danielle Macias