Hi, I’m Jenn!
Welcome to Mind Talk Counseling space! I help Latinx and BIPOC women stop living for everyone else and start living authentically through stronger boundaries and a deeper sense of self. If you are tired of putting everyone else’s needs before yours and feel like you are never doing enough, then it is time to stop the cycle.
My name is Jennifer La Torre and I grew up in a culturally mixed household. My mom was born in the Valley of South Texas and my dad was born in Kansas. Although my mother was a very head strong Hispanic woman, who never let anyone tell her what to do, she also grew up with strict gender roles and did not have many options. She did the best that she could to forge her own way and go against the grain. My mother engrained in me my intrinsic rights as a woman to be independent, and yet I still struggled throughout my life with people pleasing behavior and never feeling like I was good enough. I always felt the need to augment my true authentic self, in order to be accepted. Part of this was from never feeling like I fit in, I looked white, but didn’t have a white household. I gravitated more towards brown skin folks but was scared that people might think I am just a faker. I was not white enough or Hispanic enough! Can anyone else relate??!!
Now as a bilingual therapist working with primarily BIPOC women, I see that it was not just me and of course women of color are going to face discrimination and feel like they are not enough! But I am here to offer hope as therapy can be transformational. I know this because I went through my own therapeutic journey.
My Approach
I specialize in helping women who are suffering from anxiety, depression, feeling generally stuck in life, or having difficulty with relationships.
Sometimes in life we have to get out of our comfort zone in order to start change. For many, booking that first appointment can be really scary. My clients have reported that I am approachable and easy to talk with, making the process really smooth, especially at the beginning. Booking a consultation can be the first step in your journey to feeling better. Give me a call at 972-472-2728 and let’s chat!
Hi, I’m Jenn!
Start your journey with me and see how things can shift in your life! My style is conversational, relaxed, and engaging. I am all about celebrating the wins in your life and listening to the struggles. Everyone should feel seen by their therapist. I feel that by learning and being curious about ourselves, we can better understand why we do the thigs we do and stop repeating the same old patterns. Together we can create lasting changes in your life!
What would you like to achieve with therapy?
Gain clarity and self‑awareness
Therapy helps you understand patterns, beliefs, and emotions that shape your decisions. Increased self‑awareness leads to better choices at work, in relationships, and for your health.Reduce stress and manage anxiety
Learn grounding techniques (breathing, grounding, cognitive restructuring) to reduce anxiet and stress.Improve mood and treat depression
Therapy provides structured, effective approaches to reduce depressive symptoms, restore motivation, and rebuild interest in life — without judgment and at your own pace.Strengthen relationships and communication
Therapy teaches skills to express needs clearly, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts. Stronger communication improves work dynamics, friendships, and romantic partnerships.Build resilience and cope with life transitions
Whether facing loss, career change, parenthood, or relocation, therapy strengthens coping skills so you adapt, recover faster, and find opportunity in change.Break unhealthy habits and patterns
Therapists help identify triggers and design step‑by‑step plans to replace destructive behaviors with healthier choices that align with your goals.Heal from trauma and past wounds
Trauma‑informed therapy offers safe, effective paths to process painful experiences, reduce symptoms, and restore a sense of safety and control.Improve self‑esteem and confidence
Therapy helps you challenge negative self‑talk, celebrate strengths, and develop a more compassionate, realistic self‑view that supports growth and achievement.Enhance performance and productivity
Mental clarity, emotional regulation, and reduced distraction translate to better focus, decision‑making, and sustained productivity at work or school.Receive confidential, personalized support
Therapy offers a private, nonjudgmental space with a trained professional who listens, tailors approaches to your needs, and holds you accountable to real change.
What is EMDR and why is that my modality of choice?
Although I use many tools to help reduce anxiety, EMDR is the most effective. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most researched and evidence-based therapies for trauma related conditions, particularly PTSD. Although most common for PTSD, EMDR is also effective for treating other mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, and even some chronic pain conditions.
“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears. Clarity doesn’t come before action. It comes from action.”
— Rumi