You Don’t Have to Keep Carrying This Alone.
Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the pain and support your healing — so you can feel more connected, calm, and confident.
You may feel overwhelmed by a constant inner voice telling you you're not enough.
Despite your efforts, nothing seems to be enough, and you're exhausted.
You give so much to others but struggle to care for yourself.
You may have been in toxic relationships, be in one now, or find yourself struggling with recurring issues even in healthy relationships.
You realize that past experiences are affecting your present, but you don't know how to change.
Offering Online Therapy in all California
Exciting News! In-Person Therapy is Coming to Walnut Creek
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Individual, EMDR, Walk and Talk Therapy
Jeanette Ayala-Rios, MS, LPCC
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by past experiences, unsure of your worth, or disconnected from yourself or others, I want you to know—you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with adults who are ready to slow down, explore what’s beneath the surface, and begin to heal in a way that feels honest and grounded.
My approach is warm, gentle, and sometimes direct. Together, we might use mindfulness, EMDR, or simply talk through what’s coming up. The goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters to you, and begin to feel more at ease in your life and relationships.
Want to get a feel for how I work?
Learn more about my approach and what therapy can look like together.
How Therapy Can Support You
Start feeling like you’re enough — just as you are
You may be tired of always trying to prove your worth. In therapy, you’ll begin to see your value beyond your roles and achievements — and start making choices that honor your needs, boundaries, and desires.
Reconnect with the real you
If you’ve lost touch with who you are — or feel like you’re living for everyone else — therapy offers space to rediscover what matters to you. You’ll build confidence in your voice, your choices, and your direction.
Build relationships that feel safe and supportive
Whether it’s with a partner, friend, or family member, you’ll learn how to communicate honestly, set boundaries that stick, and navigate tough conversations without shutting down or blowing up.
Heal from what’s been holding you back
You don’t have to stay stuck in the same patterns. Together, we’ll gently explore how past experiences may still be shaping your life — and begin the process of healing, with compassion and care.
Feel more grounded, even when life feels overwhelming
When emotions run high or old patterns take over, therapy can help you stay present. You’ll learn tools to calm your body, understand your triggers, and respond in ways that feel aligned with who you want to be.
Leave each session with tools you can actually use
Therapy isn’t just about insight — it’s about action. You’ll learn practical strategies you can bring into your daily life: how to pause in conflict, name your emotions, or reconnect with your body when you feel disconnected.
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Areas I Support You With
If you often feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from yourself or others — you're not alone. Therapy is a space to gently explore what’s underneath and reconnect with the version of you that feels more grounded, whole, and enough.
Emotional Regulation & Triggers
Learn tools to feel your emotions without being overwhelmed by them.
First-Generation & BIPOC Healing
Culturally sensitive support for navigating identity, family, and belonging.
Practical Tools for Real Life
Leave each session with clear steps you can use in everyday life.
Childhood & Intergenerational Trauma
Understand how past wounds still show up — and gently begin to heal them.
Relationship & Attachment Struggles
Support for heartbreak, conflict, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected.
Anxiety, Control, & Overthinking
Quiet the inner critic, let go of what you can’t control, and feel more at ease.
Low Self-Worth & Inner Criticism
Feel more confident, set boundaries, and trust your own voice again.
Curious if we’re a good fit?
I’d love to share how I can support your healing journey.
Therapy Services
Individual Therapy
Therapy is a safe, confidential space where you can finally slow down, explore what’s weighing on you, and begin to heal. In our one-on-one sessions, we’ll work together to understand your emotions, address the struggles that feel overwhelming, and create lasting, meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or past trauma, therapy will be tailored to fit where you’re at and support your unique journey forward.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful tool that can help you process and heal from past traumatic experiences. Through this approach, we work together to gently reprocess distressing memories, helping you release emotional weight and move closer to healing and peace. EMDR can be especially helpful if you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or the impact of past trauma. It’s a compassionate way to address what’s been weighing on you and support you in finding a sense of relief.
Walk and Talk Therapy
If you find peace in nature or feel more comfortable moving, walk-and-talk therapy could be a great fit for you. It blends the benefits of therapy with the calming effect of being outdoors. Walking during your session can help ease stress and make it easier to open up, offering a more relaxed yet still impactful way to explore what’s on your mind.
Learn more about the personalized healing services I offer, designed to meet you exactly where you are on your journey.
Let’s Connect
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help determine if we’re a good fit before scheduling your first appointment.
To schedule your free consultation, please call or email:
Phone: (209) 650-1246
Email: helloawakenedhealingtherapy@gmail.com
For general inquiries, please fill out the form below, and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Be sure to check your spam folder for my email!
FAQs
Do you take insurance?
I don't bill insurance companies directly. However, if your insurance plan includes coverage for out-of-network providers, I can provide you with a monthly superbill (an itemized invoice) to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Many clients find that this covers a significant portion of their session fee. It’s a good idea to check with your insurance provider to confirm your out-of-network mental health benefits.
If needed, here is the CPT code commonly used for sessions:
53-minute session: 90837
I choose not to accept insurance directly because it requires assigning a mental health diagnosis, which then becomes part of your permanent medical record. It can also limit the flexibility of your treatment plan. By staying out-of-network, I can provide therapy that is private, personal, and tailored specifically to you, without any restrictions on session length, frequency, or type of care.
What is your rate?
$275 for 53 minutes.
How do I make an appointment?
You can reach me by phone at (209) 650-1246 or email me at helloawakenedhealingtherapy@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Where are you located?
Providing Online Therapy Across California
Exciting News! In-Person Therapy is Coming to Walnut Creek
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What kind of therapy do you offer?
I offer individual therapy, EMDR, and walk-and-talk therapy. We’ll find what works best for you.
What is the age range of clients?
I work with adults ages 18 and up.
What are your hours?
Sessions start on Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What is your cancellation policy?
I have a 24-hour cancellation policy, but I do not charge for illness or true emergencies.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps you process and heal from trauma and other distressing experiences. Through guided eye movements (or other forms of bilateral stimulation), EMDR supports your brain in processing and releasing stuck memories, reducing their emotional impact. It’s an effective tool for healing from trauma. You can read more here.
Still have questions?
I’m here to help.