Talk therapy does a lot, but it doesn’t do it all. This is a practice that brings the body into the conversation so psychology and physiology can finally work together.
*Talk therapy matters. We simply refuse to leave your nervous system backstage. It deserves a mic and a name tag too.
Your body has thoughts too. They’re just not in English.
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お疲れ様です
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أنا أسعد شخص في العالم
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Estar más sano que una pera
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Your body has thoughts too. They’re just not in English. 〰️ お疲れ様です 〰️ أنا أسعد شخص في العالم 〰️ Estar más sano que una pera 〰️
What Human Mechanics Actually Is
Human Mechanics is a practice built for real people with real bodies and real nervous systems, not idealized versions of humans who “just need to breathe more” or “think differently.” We work where psychology, physiology, movement, and meaning overlap, because that’s where change actually happens.
Our approach integrates nervous system science, somatic awareness, movement intelligence, relational attunement, and the stories people carry. No hacks. No hype. Just grounded principles that help your system organize, settle, and move in ways that feel human again.
We explore tension, regulation, agency, play, connection, and the “stuck places” everyone has, without performative wellness or pretending healing is a linear vibe.
Human Mechanics isn’t a workout, a ritual, or a trend.
It’s a space to get back into yourself, slowly, honestly, and with enough humor to make it doable.
No poses to perfect. No gurus. No theatrics.
Just practices that actually work with the whole human you already are.
Counseling Experience
I’m a therapist at Layers Therapy, offering evidence-based care grounded in culture, complexity, and the body. I work with individuals, couples, and groups using an integrative approach rooted in inclusivity and nervous system awareness.
I draw from Positive Psychology, Gestalt, somatic approaches, CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based models—always tailored to the person, not the protocol.
I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, where I’m now completing my Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision. My training also includes advanced Applied Positive Psychology coursework and psychedelic integration/harm-reduction training through Fluence.
Outside the therapy room, I stay connected to movement through Capoeira, extensive training in strength and conditioning coaching, and workshops exploring how the body expresses emotion, memory, and meaning. I also study contemplative traditions, from Tibetan Buddhist perspectives to Sufism, approached with curiosity, not ceremony.
At the core of my work is a simple belief: effective care should be inclusive, embodied, culturally aware, and grounded in what truly helps people move.
Teaching Philosophy
As a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision, my work extends beyond the classroom into mentorship, training, and ongoing professional development. My teaching philosophy is straightforward: learning should be inclusive, embodied, culturally aware, and rigorous enough to shape clinicians who can handle real complexity—not just pass exams.
I support emerging counselors in developing the skills that matter most in the room: presence, critical thinking, cultural humility, and the ability to work with the mind and body together. Whether we’re unpacking theory, practicing core skills, or examining lived experience, I emphasize curiosity over certainty and depth over performance.
My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing from neuroscience, somatics, multicultural frameworks, and transpersonal theories—not for prestige, but because contemporary mental health care requires range, nuance, and adaptability.
I focus on helping future and current clinicians grow into thoughtful, competent, and grounded practitioners who can meet people with presence rather than performance. And as a researcher, I invite students and colleagues into the work whenever possible, because developing as a clinician is a shared, lifelong craft—not something you master alone.
Advocacy & Leadership
For over two years, I served as Acting President-Elect of Bab Al Ilm, a nonprofit dedicated to community, culture, and storytelling that invites real conversation. Our work included gatherings, workshops, and creative spaces that brought together everyone from spiritual seekers to social changemakers.
Our aim was simple: create bridges instead of echo chambers. We prioritized spaces where diverse voices could speak and be heard—LGBTQIA+ communities, BIPOC communities, immigrants, interfaith groups, and anyone who rarely feels at home in traditional dialogue.
Leadership, for me, isn’t about titles or volume. It’s grounded in listening well, showing up consistently, and helping people feel seen. That’s the approach I brought to Bab Al Ilm, and it’s the same approach I carry into my clinical, academic, and community work today.
Got thoughts? Projects? A rant about wellness culture?
Let’s talk: Hello@wdml.xyz.
I love connecting with people who care about psychology, culture, and being human in real ways.
*No crystal consultations or moon-sign readings. Also not currently accepting applications for spirit animal readings or crypto therapy startups (lol.)