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Hola, I’m Iris.

For many years, I believed that being a good person meant sacrificing my own needs and constantly trying to meet the expectations of others. Like many people, I spent a long time surviving instead of truly living.

Everything began to change when I understood the importance of unconditional self-love and emotional awareness. I realized that loving yourself doesn’t mean life becomes perfect—it means learning to understand your emotions, set healthy boundaries, and protect your inner peace.

That journey transformed my life, and it is the same journey I now help others begin.

Why I Do This Work

I believe that emotional suffering often comes from patterns we were never taught to recognize or understand.

My work focuses on helping individuals slow down, develop awareness, and gain the clarity needed to make healthier decisions for their lives and relationships.

Through therapy, coaching, and practical tools, I guide individuals in moving from emotional confusion toward greater clarity, self-respect, and inner peace.

INSIGHTS Framework

Much of my work is guided by the INSIGHTS framework, a structured process that helps individuals move from emotional confusion toward clarity, healing, and self-connection.

This process includes:

Awareness
Clarity
Decision
Commitment
Implementation

My Approach

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    Awareness

    Understanding your emotions, thoughts, and patterns is the first step toward meaningful change.

    Together we explore your experiences and reactions so you can gain deeper self-understanding.

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    Inner Peace

    Inner peace is not something we chase — it is something we return to when we develop clarity and self-connection.

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    Self-Worth

    Healing includes recognizing your worth and learning to build relationships that respect your emotional well-being.

My Training & Experience

• Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Central Florida
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Florida
• Certified Life Coach
• Training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, grief work, and trauma-informed care

In addition to formal training, my work is deeply informed by lived experience, ongoing study, and a lifelong commitment to personal growth.

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If you feel ready to begin exploring your own path toward healing and clarity, I would be honored to support you.