About Me
I understand what it means to carry a lot—and carry it quietly.
As a bilingual Latina therapist, mother, and woman who deeply understands the complexity of showing up for others while navigating your own inner world, I recognize the pressure many women feel to stay strong, keep moving, and hold everything together — even when no one sees the weight they're carrying.
For some, that weight looks like anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or emotional exhaustion. For others, it shows up through painful experiences, relationship patterns, cultural expectations, or parts of their story that were never fully processed.
My work is grounded in clinical excellence, specialized trauma treatment, nervous system regulation, and culturally attuned care.
"Together, we make sense of what's happening beneath the surface — and create new ways of responding with greater clarity, steadiness, and self-trust."
Stephany Steele
Vinea LLC
The Experience
01
Notice
Become aware of what is happening within
Therapy begins with curiosity toward your inner experience. Together, we notice emotions, thoughts, body responses, and patterns that may have developed as ways to navigate life’s challenges.
02
Understand
Explore the parts of you that learned to adapt
Sometimes different parts of us carry fear, protection, expectations, or pain. We work toward understanding these parts with compassion while exploring the experiences that shaped them.
03
Process
Create space for healing what feels unresolved
Through trauma-informed approaches, we gently work with memories, emotions, and nervous system responses connected to difficult or painful experiences.
04
Integrate
Move forward with greater connection and choice
Healing is not about becoming someone new, but building a healthier relationship with your authentic self, your emotions, and the way you show up in your life.
Understand
Exploring the root of your anxiety, trauma, or overwhelm in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Regulate
Learning practical tools for nervous system regulation to calm the mind and body.
Restore
Reclaiming your emotional balance, setting boundaries, and stepping into a life of purpose and peace.
The voices inside
"I was told I was dramatic… when I was actually overwhelmed."
"Everyone says I’m strong… but no one sees how tired I am."
"My child isn’t acting like themselves."
"I thought I was over it… so why does it still affect me?"
Where I'm Licensed to Serve
Secure virtual therapy across state lines.
Providing telehealth services with verified professional licensure.
