Johana M. de Oca, LMFT, My Serenity Mental Wellness

My clients describe me as:

Warm, humorous, compassionate, experienced, honest, trustworthy, & relatable. I use metaphors and evidence-based practices. An approachable therapist.

Something to know about my approach is:

I tend to begin with a more directive and structured approach when I am exploring with you the root of the problem. This is because we need to have a deeper understanding. I utilize CBT, Psychodynamic, Client Centered, and a more Holistic approach.

Together, we will:

Identify stressors, process emotional pain, ease anxieties and/or sadness caused by experiences, work through attachment issues and relationship problems that may come from trauma. Gain awareness, learn supportive coping tools, healing emotionally.

I specialize in working with people who:

Complex Trauma/ Childhood Trauma/Attachment Issues/PTSD with possible comorbidity of anxiety, depression. I also work with individuals, & couples on improving their relationships. I use Evidence-Based practices and pair it with Mindfulness work.

I became a therapist because:

It is important for everyone to live their best life & I love being a part of that journey with my clients. I instill hope & help with healing.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

A positive, calm, & welcoming atmosphere. We are friendly and model authenticity. Our practice serves the community, and its diverse population.

More about me and my practice:

Our mission is to support you through challenges that hold you back from the life you envisioned & relationships you had hoped to have. We will support you to build a stronger sense of self, have helping tools, and overall heal you mind and body.