Concerns I treat:
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Anxiety
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ADHD/Autism
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Depression
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Grief and Loss
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Parenting Stress
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Pregnancy
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Postpartum Anxiety/Depression
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Relationships
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Low Self-Esteem
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Work Stress
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Trauma
Pansy Ayala, LCSW
therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
She/Her
who I work with:
I help adults including hard-working professionals, parents, and pregnant and postpartum women who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or having relationship struggles to find ways to get relief and bring balance back into their lives. I also specialize in helping individuals with Autism and ADHD embrace their unique strengths while offering coping strategies, enhancing social and communication skills, and navigating daily challenges to create a more fulfilling life.
You may be feeling anxious and overwhelmed by a major life change like becoming a parent, starting or ending a relationship, or coping with loss. You might feel like you’re struggling to keep up with everything and that you’re unable to relax or have fun. If you have Autism or ADHD, you may feel frustrated and tired from navigating life in a neurotypical world that expects you to be a certain way.
As a BIPOC therapist, I also work with clients who are navigating their personal identity, cultural expectations, and how they relate to the world around them. If you’ve ever felt torn between what your culture expects of you and what you truly want for yourself, you may experience feelings of shame, guilt, or confusion.
If any of this resonates with you, you’re not alone in feeling this way - I can help!
how therapy with me can help you:
I will provide a safe space for you to express your thoughts and feelings and to explore the challenges that you are facing. Together, we will find healthy solutions to manage the stress, anxiety, and/or grief symptoms that you are currently experiencing. I will also help you gain insight on how things in your past may be affecting the present so you can make more meaningful decisions that align with what you want for yourself.
If you are trying to conceive, are pregnant, have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, are in the postpartum period, or are a parent, I have specialized training in perinatal mental health and parenting. Therapy with me will invite you to process feelings, improve coping strategies, and foster emotional well-being during these times in your life.
about me:
I am originally from Hong Kong and also grew up in Australia and the US. My immigration and cultural experiences have shaped who I am today and how I approach life and my work as a therapist. I am a strong advocate for social justice and embrace diversity and respect individual differences. This motivates me to provide services with cultural and social awareness and sensitivity. I have worked with individuals of all ages in many settings including community-based mental health agencies, education, inpatient and outpatient medical settings, hospice, and organizations for individuals with disabilities. I use a holistic, individualized approach to better understand who you are and what you need to achieve your goals. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, trying different cuisines, working on my veggie garden in the summer, and traveling.
Fun Fact: I love to learn and one hobby that I’ve been working on the past few years is how to grow a variety of new fruits, vegetables, and flowers in my garden over the summer!
schedule with Pansy:
If you are ready to start counseling with someone who can respect your needs and individual differences, I'd love to work with you. All you need to do is follow these simple steps:
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Contact us today for a free 20-minute phone consultation
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Or, you can book directly online with Pansy Ayala
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