Carlos Ayala, LCSW, EMDR Certified, EMDR Consultant-In-Training

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Hi, I’m Carlos, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR certified and trained in Ego State Therapy. I specialize in helping people heal from trauma—particularly childhood and attachment wounds that continue to echo into the present.

My approach is relational, somatic, and grounded in the belief that all parts of you deserve compassion and understanding. I’m known for being warm, steady, and direct—I won’t tiptoe around the hard stuff, and I’ll always tell you the truth with care. Therapy with me isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about creating space for deep work, honest exploration, and lasting change.

I offer a space that is affirming of LGBTQ+ identities, neurodiversity, and the complex intersections of culture, identity, and experience. I also offer services in both English and Spanish, because healing should be accessible in the language that feels most natural to you.

Over the years, I’ve worked in a range of settings: inpatient hospitals, foster care systems, jails, and now private practice. Those experiences shaped how I show up as a therapist: calm, grounded, and deeply attuned to what people need when they’re carrying heavy stories.

I offer intensive therapy sessions for individuals and couples—virtually, in person, or in-home—because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or just ready to start facing what you’ve been carrying, I’d be honored to walk with you.

Ready to get started?
If you’re feeling the pull to do the work—to heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself—I’m here for it. Reach out to schedule a consultation, and let’s take the first step together.