Therapy For The Latina Learning to Use Her Voice
Latina. Therapist. With a Spiritual Side.
I'm Blanca Martinez Walter, a Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering online therapy for adult Latinas in California and Colorado.
I work with the Latinas who are learning to use their voice.
Maybe you've always been a little shy or quiet, an introvert, or not, struggle with people-pleasing, or find yourself overthinking what you say because you don't want to upset anyone. You might be used to keeping the peace, putting others first, and second-guessing yourself. Together, we'll work on helping you feel more comfortable taking up space, expressing your needs, and showing up as yourself without constantly worrying about what others think.
For The Latina Who's Been “The Strong One.”
The one who holds it all together and everyone leans on. Maybe you grew up in a family where feelings weren't talked about, so you learned to keep things to yourself, take care of others, and figure things out on your own.
But you're tired. Tired of putting yourself last. Tired of feeling guilty when you finally do something for yourself.
Maybe you're ready to put yourself first, but you don't know where to start. Or maybe you've spent so much time being who everyone needs you to be that you've lost touch with who you are.
In our work together, we'll explore the patterns you've learned, how your past continues to shape your present, and what it might look like to show up for yourself without feeling like you're letting everyone else down.
* The Latina everyone leans on—but you don’t feel supported
* The Latina peacemaker who avoids conflict, even when it costs you your voice
* The independent Latina woman who struggles to receive
* The Latina who keeps ending up in one-sided relationships
Together, I’ll help you:
* Understand your relationship patterns
* Get clear on your values and actually live by them
* Speak your needs with confidence
* Step out of survival mode and into ease, flow, and self-trust
This space is for the Latina who’s ready to stop overgiving, stop shrinking, and start living a life that actually feels like hers.
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Therapy With Me Isn't All Serious Faces And Deep Breaths.
I'll be your cheerleader, but I'll also challenge you because without discomfort there is no growth. Expect gentleness, humor, honest conversations, and a therapist who understands the cultural nuances of growing up Latina.
And yes, I speak Spanglish.
I specialize in supporting first generation adult Latinas that struggle with anxiety related disorders or depression. Keep reading for additional information on clinical areas and presentations that I am not a good fit for.
Common themes in my work with first-generation Latinas include, but are not limited to:
Childhood parentification
Perfectionism
People-pleasing
Difficulty resting
Life transitions shifts
Relationship difficulties
Navigating life with immigrant parents
Who I Work With
My Approaches & Tools
My approach integrates psychotherapy modalities with spiritual and energy psychology. In Energy Psychology, I use a method called Emotional Freedom Technique short for “Tapping.” Whether you're exploring your intuition, interested in energy work, or simply curious about how your spiritual side connects to your emotional well-being, there's room for that here.
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I use guided visualization and symbolic practices, such as cord-cutting, to help clients explore and release emotional attachments to people, relationships, and situations that continue to take up emotional or mental space. These practices can create a meaningful ritual for reclaiming your energy, strengthening your sense of self, and moving forward.
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How I Can Support You—and When You May Need Something Different
My practice is focused on providing online psychotherapy for adults Latinas who are looking to better understand themselves, break old patterns, strengthen their voice, and create healthier relationships with themselves and others.
While I work with a variety of concerns, there are some clinical conditions and presentations that fall outside the scope of my practice. I do not provide treatment for psychotic disorders, active suicidal ideation requiring a higher level of care, Bipolar Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), or Eating Disorders. I do not write ESA letters.
There may be times when, even if I am able to work with what you are experiencing, I may determine that another provider, specialized treatment, or a different level of care would better support you. For example, I may recommend a referral if:
Your needs fall outside my training, experience, or scope of practice.
Your symptoms require specialized treatment that I do not provide.
We are not making the progress we hoped for and I believe another therapeutic approach may be more beneficial.
Your needs change during therapy and require a different level of support.
You would benefit from additional services such as specialized evaluation, psychiatric care, medication management, or a higher level of care.
If I believe a referral would be beneficial, I will talk with you openly about my concerns and recommendations. My intention is to help you find care that is a better fit for what you need.
California License Number: 103504
Colorado License Number: 09927773
Online Therapy For People Who Currently Live In California or Colorado.
I do not take insurance