TORTUGA BLANCA PLLC
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."
-Maya Angelou
Meet your therapist
Meet Michelle
Michelle is a holistic trauma therapist with over 10 years of experience who weaves together Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic therapy, yoga therapy, and psychedelic integration to support deep healing.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and is licensed as a Professional Counselor in Texas, Colorado, and New Jersey. In addition, she is a qualified psychologist in Mexico and a registered yoga teacher, blending evidence-based practices with intuitive wisdom—honoring the science of the mind, the language of the body, and the wisdom of the soul.
Born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Michelle carries a deep appreciation for the ways culture, identity, and healing intertwine. She has worked as a mental health provider across the U.S., Mexico, and Bali, integrating a multicultural and holistic perspective into her practice. To her, healing isn’t just about processing the past—it’s about reclaiming self-trust, reconnecting with intuition, and stepping into a fuller, more aligned version of yourself.
About Me
Qualifications
I was born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, a city I hold close to my heart. At 18, I moved to Texas, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Psychology (2012) from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and later, a Master’s degree (MA) in Mental Health Counseling (2014) from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
In 2015 I became a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, Colorado, and New Jersey, a qualified psychologist in Mexico (2019), a registered yoga teacher (2016) and a Reiki master (2018). My passion for my work has taken me across the U.S., Bali and Mexico, allowing me to develop and practice a multicultural and holistic perspective on healing.
Approach
Healing happens when we go beyond the surface and explore what lies beneath—the deeper patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape how we move through the world. My approach is deep, intuitive, and grounded, blending evidence-based techniques with an attunement to the unconscious layers of experience. My goal is to help you access the core of the iceberg, where real change takes root.
I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic therapy, and psychedelic integration, trusting both science and inner wisdom to support your healing. My work is about diving deep, processing, untangling, and integrating what you uncover, allowing you to move forward with greater clarity, and Self-awareness.
Clients I align Best With
I work best with deep thinkers, highly sensitive people (HSP), high sensation seekers (HSS), fellow healers and therapists, creatives, and those navigating spiritual transformation. My approach isn’t surface-level—it’s designed to take you into the deeper layers of your psyche, helping you uncover and integrate what’s beneath the surface. Because of this, I’m particularly suited for those who have already done some inner exploration—folks who are emotionally intelligent and understand their patterns but are now ready to turn that awareness into practical, lasting change (the "I understand what I feel and why—now what?" stage of healing).
A Therapy Session With Me
Therapy with me is a conversation, a collaboration, and sometimes even a little magic—because healing isn’t always linear, and the best insights often come from unexpected places. Sessions flow naturally, offering space for deep emotional processing, gentle challenges, and practical tools to integrate what you’ve learned into everyday life. Healing isn’t just about understanding the past—it’s about reconnecting with yourself, learning to trust your inner voice, and creating meaningful change.
If this resonates with you, I’d love to support you on your journey.