Hi, I’m Nat
welcome to Clear Mind.

I grew up in Venezuela and came to the U.S. shortly after turning 18. The transition wasn’t easy — a new culture, new language, and so much change at once. But through it all, I’ve held on to the parts of Venezuela that live in me: the warmth, the joy, and the way we always find a reason to smile, even when things are hard. Celebration is part of who we are — even in the middle of struggle. At the same time, like many others, I also grew up in a culture where emotions were often filtered. Feeling sad, angry, or overwhelmed wasn’t really something we talked about. Being strong meant staying quiet. Staying positive was what made you “good.” There wasn’t much space for emotional openness or complexity — only certain feelings were seen as acceptable. So I learned early on to show the version of myself that looked okay, even when I wasn’t. Looking back, it felt like living two emotional lives. On one side, I was figuring out how to meet expectations and not take up too much space. On the other, I was quietly searching for ways to express my inner world in ways that felt safe. It wasn’t until I stepped into the world of therapy that I realized just how much I’d been holding. That’s when everything started to shift. Training to become a therapist helped me unlearn the idea that certain emotions are “too much” and helped me discover that real safety makes room for the whole self. I found people who could sit with all of me. I found places where I didn’t have to explain away my feelings. I learned that growth often begins with being honest — not only with others, but with ourselves. That process of unlearning and relearning has stayed with me. It’s still unfolding. I carry it into the therapy room every day, with every client. Because I know how powerful it can be to have someone beside you who sees the full picture and isn’t afraid of it. I believe our histories shape us — and that so many of the voices we grew up with still echo in the present, quietly guiding how we move through the world. This is why I feel incredibly honored to now be that safe presence for others — someone who helps untangle the patterns, name the deeper story, and walk with you toward something more whole, more grounded, and more aligned with the life you want.

Behind so many of the challenges I sit with — the overwhelm, the disconnection, the constant pressure to keep it together — there’s often a quiet question underneath it all: If I really let myself be seen… will I still be okay here? That’s the question that moves me. And it’s the reason I show up for this work again and again — to help you find that answer inside yourself. I’m not here to fix you or hand you a quick solution. I’m here to walk alongside you — as a mirror, a sounding board, a steady presence. My role is to help you slow down, tune in, and look at what’s actually been going on beneath the surface — the patterns, the beliefs, the history — with honesty, warmth, and curiosity. I believe that clarity comes when we feel safe.
When we can stop performing. When we don’t have to keep explaining. When we feel met, just as we are. That’s what I work to create — a space where you can be your full self and know it’s welcome.We’ll go deep. We’ll laugh (a lot). We’ll sit with the hard stuff, and we’ll celebrate every step that brings you closer to yourself. I’ll help you notice the stories that have shaped your life, the ways you’ve been protecting yourself, and the stuck places that no longer fit — so you can figure out what to keep, what to shift, and what’s ready to grow. This work means everything to me. It’s not just a job — it’s personal. Once I sit across from you, I’m all in. I care about your life, your clarity, your relationships, your peace. I want things to feel like they finally click. And I want you to have a place where you can land — somewhere to feel grounded, supported, and fully yourself. This process can be hard. But you won’t have to do it alone. And when the fog starts to lift — when things begin to make sense in a new way — there’s that moment we both feel it: There it is. That’s what you’ve been reaching for.

If you're someone who likes the details — here’s the formal part. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Sex Therapist. My training spans a wide range of approaches, including systems therapy, psychodynamic therapy, PACT (The Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy), Internal Family Systems, and more. Yes, I bring science, structure, and evidence-based tools into the room. But more importantly, I bring my presence — someone who’s in it with you. My approach is grounded in neuroscience, insight, and collaboration. Because lasting change doesn’t come from a checklist. It comes from seeing the whole picture clearly — the “why” behind what keeps showing up — and then learning how to move forward in a new way.
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Here’s a closer look at my clinical training:
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Texas License
Certified Sex Therapist (CST)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered & Collaborative Therapy
Gottman Method  (Level 1 & 2)
PACT (Level 1 & 2)
Relational Life Therapy (Level 1 - in progress)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (in progress)
Complex PTSD Certification (in progress)
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‍All of this to say: I have the training to guide the process, but the work we’ll do is always shaped by you. What you need, what you bring, and where you want to go.