Hey there! This message is for the person who is hurting right now. The pain that people can’t see right away, or that is often misunderstood. Those painful emotions can be hard to experience. It can consume us if we let it. You don’t have to face those moments alone. I mostly work with teenagers, but I also support adults, couples, and families in building resilience, strengthening connections, and building a life worth living. This life can feel lonely and difficult. In therapy, finding purpose, trust, and inner safety is possible. Connection helps heal us. Therapy provides the safety and clarity needed to build ourselves back up again.
With an integrative approach, I help empower your inner wisdom. Using humor and humility to remove the pressure that can keep us stuck. We’ll build practical skills to manage intense emotions, reduce reactivity, and improve relationships. Together, we’ll create meaningful goals and plans, so you feel understood, less alone, and motivated to experience life.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. I know what this feeling is like, and I won’t downplay how hard it can be. I hope I can bring you comfort, insight, and some laughs along the way. Healing is possible, and meaningful change starts with one first step. I’m here when you’re ready.
Using various approaches like DBT, EFT, and Gestalt principles, I customize treatment to meet your specific needs. This integrative approach uses various research-based modalities to make sure that we are doing what works best for you. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan, and I don't treat my clients that way. All people are unique and deserve to be treated with respect, integrity, and cultural humility.
For those first-generation Hispanic clients, I come from a similar background and can offer couples, family, or individual sessions in Spanish. I know my Latin-American community deserves to have its voice amplified and unique support that understands and respects our culture.
For more information on starting your first session with me, email me directly, and I can get you started. You are always welcome in my space.
I provide the following services,
Individual Teen Therapy
Individual Adult Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
The cost of therapy,
Individual Sessions - $250
Couples or Family Sessions - $300
Insurance Providers we work with: MediCal, Medicaid, Cal Optima, Blue-Cross, Blue Cross Blue-Shield, Anthem, Aetna, Optum, United Healthcare
We accept private pay clients
Sliding scale services may be eligible
I offer a free 15-minute video consultation. Finding the right therapist can be hard. I aim to simplify that process for you.
To schedule a session with me,
Send me an email at: Samhara@joyoflifetherapy.com
Text or call me at: (949) 229-0234
Please leave a voicemail or message letting me know you're interested in services, and I will respond within 24-48 hours (likely sooner) with my availability to schedule your first free 15-minute consultation.
I will provide additional information regarding Joy of Life Therapy's session policies upon moving forward with the next steps in treatment.
Availability,
Mondays and Tuesdays are currently open to schedule
Limited availability in the evenings on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays after 5 pm
I provide flexible weekend availability as needed
I start sessions as early as 7 am and as late as 8 pm, as needed
I try to update my availability regularly. In case I am unable to update my available session times, please email or message me directly, and we can find a time that works best for us to meet.
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Directions,
26040 Acero
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
The exact office location/suite will be provided upon scheduling our first in-person session.
For Teletherapy Sessions,
I will email you a link to our HIPPA-compliant GoogleMeet video session using the Joy of Life Therapy work account. All communication from me will arrive under the Joy of Life Therapy account.