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This is a space where you get to come first; maybe for the first time in a while.

Welcome to Note to Self Counseling, a place to slow down, breathe, and finally tend to the parts of you that have been waiting.

Life gets heavy. Maybe you’ve thought about therapy before but kept pushing it back; too busy, too much going on, or maybe a part of you has been avoiding it. Either way, you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to show up.

People come here navigating all kinds of things; self-esteem and people-pleasing, childhood wounds, anxiety, relationships that feel stuck, life transitions, and the emotional weight of parenting. Some are struggling to set boundaries without guilt, or carrying patterns from their past that quietly shape who they are today. Others are couples finding it hard to truly hear each other, or parents wanting to show up better for their kids without losing themselves in the process.

Whether you’re coming on your own, as a couple, or as a family, you’re welcome here.

Note to Self is a reminder that the relationship you have with yourself matters.

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“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
-Carl Rogers

P.S. You matter.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Hi — Hola! I'm Isabel.

I'm a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) and the founder of Note to Self Counseling. Born and raised in Colombia, I've built my life and career here in the United States and now a practice built on one simple belief: that you deserve a space that feels safe enough to be honest in.

I've always been curious about people; not just who they are, but what shaped them and what they carry. That curiosity, combined with my own journey in therapy and psychoanalysis, years in education, and becoming a parent, led me back to school. I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology from Ohio University and my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. This is the work I was always meant to do.

I have a deep soft spot for people's pasts; and when a client trusts me with their story, I don't take that lightly. It is truly an honor every single time.

My approach is integrative; person-centered, psychodynamic, relational, DBT, CBT, family systems, and solution focused. Always shaped around you, never a fixed formula. I work collaboratively within a supervised clinical framework, because great care is always a team effort.

Outside of the therapy room, I'm a wife and mom of two, which keeps life beautifully full and wonderfully humbling. And then there's Dina, our mini dachshund, who has absolutely no idea how much joy she brings to our home.

Ready to take the first step? I’d love to connect, in English or en Español, whichever feels most like home.

SERVICES

in person & telehealth

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY (TEENS 15 + AND ADULTS)

Individual therapy is a 53-60 min space just for you;  a place where you can slow down, talk openly, and begin to make sense of what you’re going through. In our sessions, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you at your own pace. Some days may feel more reflective, others more practical. Together, we’ll look at patterns, emotions, and experiences that may be shaping how you feel and respond to different situations.You don’t need to come in knowing exactly what to say or where to start. I’ll meet you where you are and support you in building clarity, confidence, and a stronger connection with yourself over time.

Couples come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. What matters is that you're here. Maybe the same arguments keep happening. Maybe the distance has been growing quietly for a while. Maybe you just want to feel like a team again, or navigate the end of this chapter with care and respect. Whatever it is, this is a space for both of you. Our sessions are a dedicated 60-minute space for both of you to slow down and actually hear each other, maybe in ways that feel hard to do on your own. I'm not here to take sides. I'm here to help you understand your patterns, talk more openly, and make thoughtful decisions about where you want to go from here. Whether you're working through something specific or just feeling a little lost as a couple this space is for both of you, equally.

Every family hits rough patches. This is a space to work through them, together. Sometimes it's a big transition, a conflict that keeps coming back, or the weight of stress and past experiences quietly pulling people apart. Whatever brought you here, family therapy is a place where every voice gets heard; not just the loudest one in the room. I take a systemic approach, which means we look at the family as a whole, not just the individual parts. Sessions are active and collaborative, with space for each person to show up honestly and be understood. The goal isn't a perfect family. It's a connected one; where people feel safe, seen, and closer to each other.

Group therapy offers a supportive space to connect with others who may be going through similar experiences.Groups are kept small (up to 8 participants) and are designed around specific themes or shared concerns. Each session focuses on a particular topic, creating space for reflection, discussion, and connection.

Meeting virtually, group therapy can be a meaningful way to feel less alone, gain new perspectives, and learn from both your own experiences and those of others.

SPECIALTIES

SELF-ESTEEM

That voice telling you you're not enough? You don't have to keep living with it.

Low self-esteem doesn't always look dramatic. Sometimes it's quieter than that: saying sorry too much, shrinking in rooms, putting everyone else first and wondering why you still feel empty. Maybe you are dealing with constant self-criticism, fear of failure, or people-pleasing. In therapy, we will work to go where that voice actually comes from, and we can change the story from there. Together. You don't need to have it figured out before reaching out. You just need to be ready to try something different.

You say yes when you mean no, and then resent yourself for it.

You're the reliable one. The easy-going one. The one who never makes a fuss. But somewhere between keeping the peace and keeping everyone happy, you've lost track of what you actually want. People-pleasing isn't a personality trait, it's a pattern that made sense at some point. In therapy, we figure out where it started, why it stuck, and how to finally start showing up for yourself without the guilt. Setting boundaries isn't selfish. It's how you start having relationships that actually feel good for both of you.

Something happened. And even if it was a long time ago, part of you is still living there.

Trauma doesn't always look like a single dramatic event. Sometimes it's the thing nobody else thought was a big deal. The home that never felt safe. The relationship that changed you. The version of yourself you left behind somewhere along the way. It can show up as not being able to trust anybody, waiting for something to go wrong, shutting down, or feeling disconnected. Healing from trauma isn't about forgetting what happened. It's about making sure it stops running your life. In therapy, we work at your pace; gently, carefully, so your past becomes something you carry differently, not something that carries you. You've already survived it. Now let's make sure you get to actually live.

You love the people in your life. So why does being with them feel so hard sometimes?Relationship struggles don't only happen in romantic partnerships. They show up with friends, family, coworkers; anyone you're trying to stay close to while also staying true to yourself. And often, the patterns that hurt your relationships today started long before those people were even in your life. In therapy, we look at how you connect and where it breaks down. Whether you're coming alone or with a partner, the goal is the same: to help you feel less stuck and more understood, starting with yourself. Better relationships don't start with changing the other person. They start with understanding yourself a little more clearly.

You'd do anything for your kids. But you're still a whole person; not just a parent. Somewhere between the school runs, the worry, and the endless giving, it's easy to lose track of who you are outside of this role. And when you can't find yourself anymore, everything, including your parenting, gets harder. Being a good parent and honoring who you are as a person aren't two separate things. They're connected. Therapy helps you untangle the guilt, rediscover yourself, and find a way to show up for your kids that doesn't require you to disappear in the process.

And sometimes you just need practical support too. Whether it's navigating a tough stage, figuring out how to talk to your child about something hard, or simply having someone in your corner to think it through with. That's something we can work on together as well. Your kids don't just need a parent. They need you; the full, real, taken-care-of version of you.

Does it ever feel like your brain just won't let you rest?Anxiety isn't just feeling nervous. It's the racing thoughts, the worst-case scenarios you can't turn off, the constant feeling that something is about to go wrong, even when everything looks fine on the outside. Anxiety is your nervous system trying to protect you, but it's working overtime. In therapy, we figure out what's driving it and help you build a genuinely calmer relationship with your own mind. Not by ignoring the worry, but by understanding it. You don't have to live at this pace. Things can feel different, and we'll get there together.

Life changed. And you're still trying to find your footing.

Change doesn't have to be bad to feel hard. Sometimes the unsteady feeling comes after something exciting: a new city, a new relationship, a fresh chapter. And sometimes it comes after something that knocked you flat: ending of a friendship, divorce, or losing a job. Whatever brought you here, therapy is a place to make sense of it and find your way back to yourself. You don't have to have it figured out yet. That's exactly what this space is for.