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Welcome to our page! We are so excited to finally launch the blog that started in our hearts two years ago.  Our intention is to connect, support, inspire, and empower people through deep exploration and meaningful conversations.

As professionals, we strive to provide “outside the box” counseling centered around authenticity, creativity, and self-expression. Our M.O is to strengthen our client’s well-being by way of facilitating change.

As women, we recognize the importance of supporting one another in going beyond our perceived roles. As human beings, we recognize the importance of surpassing perceived fear and returning to a space where we are all respected and valued.

We are people of service who are driven by passion and a belief in the power of change and self growth. We believe in positive thinking, practicing holistic teachings, and engaging in creative endeavors. Most importantly, we believe in the healing power of community and unity.

As you read on, you will become familiar with our  writing styles. Yari, loves expressing her ideas and knowledge as if you are sitting with her having an extended conversation. Xiomara often keeps it short and sweet as she’s primarily behind the camera and constantly capturing new images for the blog and other social media. In  the absence of a signature at the end of a post, it’s safe to assume we worked on it together.

We are pleased you have entered our space and are delighted to support your path to wholeness.

Xiomara & Yari

About

Hi, I’m Xiomara! Let me start by saying thank you for coming along this journey with us. I’m a lover of expressed creativity, people of all kinds, romantic comedies, pizza, and ranch sauce. When connecting with me, you will notice words such as  energy, God, universe, and synchronicity in my vocabulary. I am a firm… Continue reading About

Private Practice

We are accepting new clients as we are excited to have partnered with Life Discovery Psychotherapy in private practice. Each of us offers a unique approach to therapy as we like to think of ourselves as therapists outside the box! Below you will find links to our Psychology Today profile(s). We are conveniently located on… Continue reading Private Practice

Turn on, Turn Off…Stay off: Anxiety, intimacy and relationship blocks

Per the DSM, fear is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is anticipation of future threat. If you have experienced any, then you know that it becomes a chatter that doesn’t let you be. It disturbs your peace, therefore, it disturbs everything. Anxiety has the ability to deter you from your path, yourself and from others. Anxiety has a silent way to disrupt relationships, impacting intimacy.

The Blame Game

Life has a funny way of making you understand things when you claim to be ready to grow. It’s a matter of what we are choosing to pay attention to. Research shares that we retain 80% of what we experience. It is not until we experience a different perspective that ours widens. If we are open and willing to connect, instead of blaming, our understanding deepens.

Is It Time?

Forgiveness does not mean that you forget or condone what someone has done to you. Forgiveness has you acknowledge what was done and how it affected you.

What do I want: a beer? a cigarrette? to vent?

Under stressful circumstances we can confuse pleasure as a solution to pain. Research states humans tend to externalize during times of stress, engaging in activities that involve sex, shopping, binge watching, gambling, adrenaline rushes…anything. Don’t get me wrong, none of those activities are bad but anything, including people, can become unhealthy outlets. If we forget our own power and choose to assign it to something or someone outside of ourselves, we might remain powerless and frustrated. 

Fostering Hope- A Blog Post

Since my feature on voyagemia, many have expressed interest of my experience as a foster parent. At the age of 21, I along with my ex-partner, gained custody of his pre-teen cousin. Due to circumstances which are not mine to tell, I was faced with a decision; do I let her stay in a group… Continue reading Fostering Hope- A Blog Post

Teachings from my Father- A Blog Post

June is the month to celebrate the fathers in our lives. In this post, you will read of two complex men that taught invaluable lessons to their daughters.

Is Therapy the Answer? A Blog Post

We are here to tell you that therapy can become your ally. It is a space where a trained professional will listen without judgement. A space where you can safely explore the pain and eventually flick it off, sending it on its way.  

Mother, Don’t Apologize- A Blog Post

For many, one of the coolest aspects of adulthood is learning and understanding one’s parents on a deeper level. I’ve developed a new appreciation for who they were, what they’ve lived, and who they are today, especially, my mother.

Forgiveness-A Blog Post

The decisions we make after an experience are so subtle that one doesn’t notice how it hinders you until something happens.

Here, in a min you will be part of my past from my new start. I will never forget you and the things you have taught me. I have learned alot, Thank you so much! You don’t know how you have changed my life. You are the best and you are awesome at what you do. Stay safe and I hope you make it big in life. You deserve it, for real. I did not do my homework, my dog ate it, lol. Maybe I’ll run into you in life one day and I can repay you for all your help.

J.B.

To Yari

I am a woman who had just served a five-year prison sentence when I had the privilege of having Xiomara as my therapist. While incarcerated, I took many self-improvement classes, such as substance abuse and anger management. Yet, the transition from prison to society and not being wholly accepted by most people was difficult. Xiomara helped make the transition easier by assisting me in dealing with daily struggles like temptations, feelings of inadequacy, frustrations, and hindrances. We did daily, weekly, and monthly planning for my new life. She would tell me stories of similar experiences that she herself had. This made me feel like a “regular” person with common problems as the rest of the world. Almost two years since my release, I realize just how fortunate I am to have the support and guidance from such a gentle and loving person who truly cares for me. I am now helping others who are in similar situations because giving back is all part of life. It’s how things are supposed to be. I thank God for putting Xiomara in my life and I value her more than she probably realizes.  R.B. (Initials used to maintain confidentiality).

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