ILUMINA COUNSELING
Online therapy based in Austin and available throughout the State of Texas for adults ready to prioritize themselves, brighten their inner light, and occupy their space fully and unapologetically.
Shift your light & illuminate what matters most.
You’re probably here because you're having a hard time switching off and relaxing in life. You're overworked, overcommitted, and overthinking, yet somehow still feeling like it's not enough.
Anxious Perfectionists, burned-out High-Achievers, exhausted Givers, worried academic & career “Imposters”, unsettled Chasers of connection, and Silent Shifters seeking acceptance and belonging.
Welcome! I’m glad you're here.
I’m Anita Guajardo, a holistic psychotherapist and founder of Ilumina Counseling. I help adults navigating their establishing adult years, manage their stress and overcome the anxiety driving them to overextend in life at the cost of their physical, emotional, and relational wellbeing.
I also offer culturally-sensitive therapy considerate of the unique challenges experienced by those who are Latino/a/e, immigrants, early-generation Americans, and multicultural folks.
Learn more about me here.
My clients struggle as you do.
Despite being driven, deeply caring, and having life mostly put together, life is hard.
When they first come in, they’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, and a little crispy around the edges.
To the world, they are well-put-together, fun to be around, and the “yes” person that can be counted on to get things done. But beneath that collected and calm exterior, they're worn down and exhausted. While they’re excelling in some areas of their life, they feel limited and unfulfilled in others.
Although life feels overbooked and they want to slow down, they have a hard time saying “no.” They worry about tasks not getting done, letting people down, or being thought of poorly.
Minimizing and overlooking their feelings, needs, and desires gets in the way of the life they want.
They’re not feeling as healthy as they’d like.
They feel themselves failing within their most intimate relationships.
And their confidence in creating a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle is tanking.
Before they came to see me, my clients had difficulty switching their critical mindset to one more confident and flexible.
They were pretty sure they were “making a big deal out of nothing,” simply “being ungrateful and selfish,” forgetting they have “so much of what others wish for,” and disregarding the “bigger issues in the world.”
Top it off with the worry that slowing down would cost them their success and value.
Like my clients, you deserve a more flexible life rhythm that prioritizes your basic need for rest, meaningful connections, and purpose.
Having a fulfilling life is within your reach. If you want to understand and change your current over-functioning pace, I’d love to help you get there.
I can help you channel your strengths and go-getter attitude towards creating solutions.
My clients come in motivated, ready to take action and receptive to ideas.
I can meet you there.
Soon after starting therapy, my clients find emotional relief, clarity, and hope.
As therapy unfolds, they’re pleasantly surprised with the significant changes they’re noticing.
The same can be true for you.
Reach out.
You don’t have to keep feeling frustrated trying to sort it out on your own.
I can help.
