Hello there, I’m Elaine Aguila, a Professional Counselor Associate passionate about supporting clients from diverse backgrounds as they navigate trauma, anxiety, and identity exploration with compassion, curiosity, and cultural attunement 

My work focuses on helping individuals reconnect with their needs and inner voice, make sense of emotional experiences, and rebuild a grounded sense of self rooted in agency and belonging. 

I primarily work with adults and couples, particularly Persons of the Global Majority (PoGM), LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and those navigating bicultural or intergenerational experiences. 

Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and reflective, providing a safe, trauma-informed space to explore emotions, patterns, and identity. Drawing from Emotion-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, somatic practices, and Parts Work/IFS-informed, culturally responsive approaches, I support clients in uncovering resilience, reconnecting with their authentic selves, and moving toward meaningful change. 

I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Western States and have completed training in Brainspotting Phases 1 and 2, as well as FLASH. I currently practice under the supervision of Deborah Kennedy, LPC. 

Outside of therapy, you’ll often find me rock climbing, hiking with my pup, exploring local coffee shops, or getting lost in a good book. Each adventure reminds me that life has its own rhythm of challenge and beauty, and that growth often happens in the space between. I bring that same curiosity, courage, and sense of play into the therapy room