Hi, I’m Raquel Perez, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado. I’m passionate about creating safe spaces for insight and emotional connection, whether through one-on-one therapy or my online resources. My approach blends traditional therapeutic techniques with holistic practices to help individuals navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. In my work, I focus on the importance of safety for insight—creating an environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. I offer a variety of services, including Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Couples/Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapy, and individual Counseling. My goal is always to help you feel empowered to face your struggles, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and take steps toward a life full of meaning and connection. In addition to therapy, I offer free resources like guided meditations and workshops, including my 7-day personal development workshop on overcoming the depression cycle. I also host live Q&A events in my private Facebook group, where we dive into mental health topics and strategies for self-discovery. I’m here to support you on your journey toward clarity, self-awareness, and growth.
When Love Feels Hard to Receive
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Hi Reader, Sometimes receiving love feels harder than giving it. You might long for closeness… That response isn’t weakness. This week, I shared a heart-centered meditation called “Receiving Love Again.” If this feels tender for you, here are two small reflection prompts to sit with: • When someone offers me care, what does my body do first? You don’t have to force openness. You can read the full blog post and access the meditation here:
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Hi, I’m Raquel Perez, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado. I’m passionate about creating safe spaces for insight and emotional connection, whether through one-on-one therapy or my online resources. My approach blends traditional therapeutic techniques with holistic practices to help individuals navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. In my work, I focus on the importance of safety for insight—creating an environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. I offer a variety of services, including Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Couples/Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapy, and individual Counseling. My goal is always to help you feel empowered to face your struggles, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and take steps toward a life full of meaning and connection. In addition to therapy, I offer free resources like guided meditations and workshops, including my 7-day personal development workshop on overcoming the depression cycle. I also host live Q&A events in my private Facebook group, where we dive into mental health topics and strategies for self-discovery. I’m here to support you on your journey toward clarity, self-awareness, and growth.
Hi Reader, Have you ever noticed how hard it can be to receive love — even when you deeply want it? Not because you don’t care. But because something in your body tightens first. This week, I noticed my own freeze response soften in a moment with my son… and again in my relationship. And it reminded me of something important: Receiving love isn’t about trying harder. It’s about feeling safe enough to stay open. In this week’s reflection, I explore: • Why the nervous system freezes in...
INTIMA: March 2026 Create Safety for Insight Healing the Inner Child, Gently This month, I want to talk about something tender —the parts of us that learned very early how to survive love. Many of us didn’t grow up in environments that were intentionally harmful.And still, our bodies learned important lessons: When to brace When to pull back When closeness might cost too much These patterns don’t mean anything is wrong with you.They mean your nervous system adapted to keep you safe. And those...
Hi Reader, This week, something subtle shifted in me. Not a breakthrough. Not a dramatic moment. But a softening. I noticed it in the way I cleaned my home — not from pressure, but from care. I noticed it in the way I thanked my body after yoga. I noticed it in my relationship — returning to love a little faster than I used to. And it reminded me of something I often tell my clients: Healing isn’t about never getting triggered. It’s about shortening the distance between the trigger and the...