Therapist in Olympia, Washington Mayra Sanchez, Therapist

Mayra has a passion working with individuals and couples with an intention of creating a space for healing through courage and authenticity. Mayra’s gentle, yet direct approach intends to create a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic experience for clients to gain insight to healing emotional wounds, to achieve growth, and to reclaim their ability to lead a happy, authentic, fulfilling life. Mayra is honored for the opportunity to join individuals on this empowering journey, as they learn new ways of thinking, doing, and being. Life can sometimes lead us to unexpected places. Whether you’re feeling stuck or experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, or other concerns, Mayra will be by your side as your advocate and support while you journey toward hope and healing. With empowerment, attunement, and encouragement, she can help you discover the tools that you have within yourself to cultivate purpose and intention for an authentic life.Through the therapeutic alliance you will gain understanding about yourself, identify unhelpful tendencies that no longer serve you, and better navigate the challenges that life throws your way. As your therapist, Mayra will collaborate with you to set and achieve realistic goals for your growth by using proven therapeutic techniques to see lasting, positive change. Mayra provides therapy to individuals and couples using a systems-oriented and culturally sensitive approach to help each individual achieve their goals, develop strong relationships, create deeper meaningful connections and interrupt unhelpful patterns. She has experience working with individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds, including: post pregnant/postpartum women, Spanish-speaking clients, couples, teens, and adults. As a first-generation American, a Latina, and a proud daughter of immigrant parents, Mayra has a passion for advocating and empowering BIPOC individuals and clients who hold marginalized identities by deconstructing privilege and oppressive narratives that impact our daily lives. Areas of Specialization: Individual (Teens and Adults) concerns of anxiety, depression, boundaries, trauma, attachment issues, body image issues, shame, perfectionism, life transitions, cultural challenges, self-esteem, and recovery from negative childhood experiences.