Ana Victoria Guillen

Ana Victoria Guillén Pedrero

Gestalt Psychotherapist, Specialty in Family Constellations, Specialty in Dance and Movement, Certified in Therapeutic Yoga

I started my path as a psychotherapist at the age of 18 with my own personal process, and when I found the connection between my body and emotions. I began to dance, to express myself without words, to listen to my needs, and to the sound of the voice of my heart. From that moment I have studied and prepared myself to accompany people in their healing process, through therapy, yoga, and meditation. For me, therapy is a way of life, a philosophy of life.

I also appreciate this approach because it prioritizes both the body and the mind in healing. Our body stores memories very similarly, as does our mind. However, most traditional talk therapy approaches do not incorporate the body into recovery. My approach with my clients focuses on releasing the physical sensations a person feels when recalling and processing cognitive memories. Specific exercises in Somatic Therapy include sensory awareness exercises, grounding exercises, physical exercises, movement-based exercises, and breath and mindfulness exercises.