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Compassionate, culturally attuned care begins with a relationship where you feel seen and understood.

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Therapist spotlight

Raquel Ramirez, LCSW

Owner · Nevada: in-person & telehealth · Texas: telehealth only

I’m a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adults (18+) and couples navigating trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

“Healing isn’t about fixing who you are. It’s about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that have always deserved compassion.”
IFSEMDRAttachment-BasedSomatic & MindfulnessCBTEFT for CouplesTrauma-InformedCulturally Responsive
Who I am

I’m the founder of Internal Balance Therapy and provide services in English and Spanish. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you reconnect with yourself and move toward lasting healing.

I believe every person has the capacity to heal. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that have helped you survive, honor the experiences that have shaped you, and build a life rooted in self-compassion, resilience, and authentic connection.

My approach

No two people experience healing in the same way. I tailor therapy to your experiences, goals, and values while drawing from evidence-based approaches that support lasting change.

My work integrates Internal Family Systems, EMDR, attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, and other trauma-informed and culturally responsive interventions. I also welcome conversations around spirituality, personal beliefs, and meaningful life experiences when they are important to your healing journey.

Consultation & supervision

I offer consultation for clinicians who want to deepen their work and better understand what shows up for them in the room.

  • Working with parts that may interfere with presence and care
  • Staying grounded with trauma and complex relational dynamics
  • Building a more attuned, culturally responsive practice

Qualified Supervisor for Social Work and MFT/CPC interns

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Therapist spotlight

Diana Tabares-Avila, LCSW, LMSW

She/her · Nevada: in-person & telehealth

I’m a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adolescents (12+), adults, couples, and families.

“I love working with people from all different backgrounds. I know being vulnerable can feel uncomfortable, and I’m honored to be part of your journey toward healing and growth.”
IFSTF-CBTDBTAttachment-BasedMindfulness-BasedTrauma-InformedMaternal Mental Health
Who I am

I provide therapy in English and Spanish and strive to create a warm, supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I work with adolescents (12+), adults, couples, and families through in-person and telehealth appointments in Nevada, with evening and weekend availability for busy schedules.

My approach

I believe therapy should be personalized because every client has a unique story. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach, I help clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, emotional regulation, life transitions, and maternal mental health with empathy, collaboration, and respect.

My work draws from Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.

Availability

Nevada: in-person and telehealth appointments

Evening and weekend availability.

Services available in English and Spanish.

Gloria Wence, LCSW smiling in graduation attire

Therapist spotlight

Gloria Wence, LCSW

She/her · Nevada: in-person & telehealth

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and identity.

“You don’t have to have all the answers when you come to therapy. My role is to sit alongside you, help you make sense of what comes up, and support you in finding the answers that feel most authentic to you.”
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Who I am

I provide therapy in English, as well as conversational Spanish and Spanglish, and strive to create a calm, supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable bringing all parts of themselves into therapy.

I especially enjoy working with adolescents, Spanish-speaking clients, and first-generation individuals navigating culture, identity, relationships, and belonging—including the experience of sometimes feeling “ni de aquí, ni de allá.” I also enjoy supporting teens as they develop their self-esteem and navigate interpersonal relationships.

My presence as a therapist is calm, gentle, collaborative, and sometimes humorous. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can talk openly about difficult experiences without fear of judgment.

My approach

I believe clients should be in the driver's seat of their own therapy. You know your experiences, relationships, culture, and life better than anyone else. My role is to sit alongside you, help you explore what is happening, offer tools and support, and work with you toward changes that feel authentic to you.

Building trust is an important part of my work. I don't expect you to walk into your first session ready to share everything. We can take the time needed to create a therapeutic relationship that genuinely feels safe enough to explore difficult experiences.

My work incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches. I am also EMDR trained and currently participating in ongoing consultation and skill development as I continue integrating EMDR into my clinical practice.

I have a particular interest in complex trauma, identity, and systemic trauma. Culturally responsive care is also an important part of my work. Rather than making assumptions about what someone's culture or identity means to them, I believe in creating space for clients to share and define their own experiences.

What you can expect

You don't need to know exactly what you want to work on before starting therapy. We can figure that out together.

When we first meet, I'll spend time getting to know you, what brought you to therapy, and what you hope may be different in your life. Therapy can sometimes feel vulnerable, so we'll move at a pace that allows trust and comfort to develop.

My hope is that through our work together, you begin to trust yourself, believe in yourself, and feel more confident navigating difficult experiences. I'll provide tools and support, but ultimately, you are the one creating the change. I'm honored to be able to walk alongside you while you do it.