Josalynn Cartagena

I am a LPC who specializes in anxiety, stress, depression, anxiety, codependency and boundary setting. Through some of my greatest adversities and pain, my greatest inner warrior was birthed. From childhood trauma that led to panic attacks and anxiety, codependency, no boundaries and toxic relationships; I was desperate for freedom, release, answers, and hope! I believe that many issues start with our mindset and if our thinking is “stinking thinking”, it can lead to choices and actions that can spiral you into a course of a negative pathway. But on the other hand, with consistent and applied therapeutic work and coping strategies, we can rewire the brain and mindset towards a more positive action and approach. The theories I focus on that support these beliefs are Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT) and Person Centered. My goal as your counselor is to team up with you as you journey through this thing called life. I hope to help you find your purpose and reason for living.

I had my own childhood drama that led to anxiety attacks. As a I had my own childhood drama that led to anxiety attacks. As an adult, I struggled with codependency and boundary setting and was able to successfully work through and overcome these issues. I believe that people truly are resilient and can overcome past trauma. Research has shown that the brain rewires itself for survival from negative, traumatic experiences, but I believe we can rewire the brain with the correct therapeutic approach. So essentially, you can unlearn the faulty behaviors and replace them with healthy ones. As a child, I suffered from anxiety and panic attacks. Through my own therapy, I learned how to handle my anxiety and move past it so that it didn't have control over me. I haven't had a panic attack in years, and I want you to feel the same freedom that I experience every day. I am strongly passionate in seeing everyone arrive to their best self yet through effective counseling.