Counseling in Poway - San Diego County, CA

Maybe you don’t laugh like you used to?!?! Maybe you are so overwhelmed by what’s going on in your life that you seem to have lost your “joie de vivre” (joy of living). In addition to that, trying to navigate through a country divided, experiencing the repercussions of war and facing socio-economic crises; it may seem impossible to feel better; however...

Deep down you know that there must be a better way! You desperately want to change your circumstance but you are feeling lost and alone and you don’t have the tools to get there!!!

Whether you’ve experienced a painful childhood, prejudice and discrimination, a serious accident, chronic illness, divorce, war or any other issue that may have caused you significant distress and you are struggling to find the will and the means to move on and live a healthy and fulfilling life…

I can help! I’m a trauma-informed multicultural therapist who is passionate about helping people process their pain, heal and thrive!

I work with adults, and groups using a holistic approach to mental health and overall wellness that addresses the interconnection between mind, body and soul. My role as a therapist is to guide and support you in recognizing and connecting with your inner sources of strength and wisdom; and, by teaching you new coping skills and strategies to address the problem(s) and help you see your challenges as opportunities for growth, empowerment and personal fulfillment that will impact all areas of your life!

My approach is compassionate, yet pragmatic, and highly individualized. I combine therapeutic approaches primarily from Attachment Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Parts Work, Relational Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Transpersonal Psychology with various somatic and mindfulness practices including Qigong, Trauma-informed Yoga and Reiki.

After we start working together you will be able to breathe easier, literally, and that oxygen will become your lifeline and motivation to keep going through the process. Over time you will feel stronger and more confident that you can make healthier life choices.

One of my unique specialties is working with people dealing with the stigma and challenges of living with Herpes. According to the Center for Disease Control, “1 in every 8 people between ages 14 and 49 have genital herpes and, at least, 1 in every 2 adults aged 50 have oral herpes” (CDC, 2020). This is a major public health issue that often deeply affects people’s mental health and emotional wellness and interpersonal relationships and deserves our full-attention and consideration.

If you are ready to do the work to create the changes that you want to see in your life, call or email me today for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation at (858) 842-0234 or miriam@miriamchorfreitas.com

Counseling in Poway - San Diego County, CA.

I am a counselor in Modesto, CA whose been helping people uncover what is stopping them from feeling the way they want to feel for over two decades. I won’t just sit and nod my head- I will collaborate with you to figure out what really makes sense for you. There are no cookie cutter solutions here- because life is never that simple. BUT… I have so many tools and strategies at my disposal AND the intuition to help direct you to the right thing at the right time so you can get where you want to go.

Contact me for a free counseling consultation

I know it can feel like a big step to call a counselor, but I’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15-minutes on the phone and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person. Contact me at (515) 955-6666 for your free 15-minute phone consultation for counseling in Modesto. My specialties include anxiety, trauma, PTSD, toxic relationships, and couples therapy.