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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 & Yaro

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 excited to have joined Life Discovery Psychotherapy in private practice. Below you will find links to our Psychology Today profile(s). We are conveniently located on Blue Lagoon Drive in Miami, FL. Yari: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/yariela-sequeira-miami-fl/372686 Xiomara: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/xiomara-suarez-espinal-miami-fl/371389

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

Under stressful circumstances us humans can confuse pleasure as a solution to pain. Pleasure comes in different shapes and forms. Researchers have done extensive work on how 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

Power and Control: The Race

Power and control…two words that can be expressed in so many different ways causing a spectrum of reactions. My question to you is, do you believe you have power and/or control? If you do, how do you display your power and/or control? How do you benefit from them? If you answered no, why do you… Continue reading Power and Control: The Race

Living within a Battlefield?

The consequences of a battlefield can include physical, emotional, and psychological trauma in varying degrees of severity. Loved ones and/or families can also experience secondary traumatization. Anxiety, anger or hate, loss,  feelings of abandonment,  depression, and PTSD are some common symptoms that arise. Battlefields come in different shapes and sizes, and some of them are very personal.

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.  

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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