Hi there! My name is Ximena and I am a mental health therapist here at The Treehouse. I received both my bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in clinical mental health counseling at the University of New Mexico. I have experience and love working with children and teenagers, and am AutPlay Certified and working towards my Registered Play Therapy certification. I am passionate in providing therapy with unconditional compassion, by meeting individuals with curiosity rather than judgement, and by providing a space where their unique experiences are honored and explored with care. While I primarily provide experiential play therapy for kiddos and humanistic therapy for my older clients, I believe that there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy and mainly focus on creating a space that feels safe for you. I believe that healing begins in relationships that are accepting, empathetic and authentic, and I am honored to have the opportunity to build these relationships with my clients and their caregivers.

During my free time, you'll usually find me outdoors! My dog, cat and I love to take walks together, and I really enjoy running, hiking and camping. On rainier days, I love to paint or read while my dog and cat play tag and cuddle.