Puka Romero
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

We might be a good fit if you are looking for therapy around:

  • Grief and Loss
  • Meaning, purpose, and belonging
  • Parent child relationship support
  • Postpartum and new parent support
  • Teen and young adulthood support

Philosophy:

I believe everyone has strength, resilience, and the capacity for growth, even during life’s most challenging seasons. And I believe meaningful change happens within a safe and collaborative space that allows you to explore and authentically connect with what gives your life meaning and purpose. My role is to walk alongside clients with empathy and curiosity as they tap into what mental wellness looks like for them.

My Approach to Therapy:

Therapy is not a bandaid but it is the work and willingness to achieve the mental wellness you desire. The choice to participate in therapy is a sacred step. My approach to therapy is relational, strength-based and person-centered. I believe clients are the experts on their own lives and I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions, life transitions, and relationships.

Together, we will work to increase self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies and strengthen resilience. Whether someone is grieving a loss, adjusting to parenthood, strengthening family relationships, exploring meaning and purpose, I aim to meet each client with compassion and genuine respect. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where clients feel empowered to better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and move toward lives that feel authentic and fulfilling.

Modalities I integrate:

  • Existential Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy

Fees and Terms

55-MINUTE SESSIONS
Insurance Rates
  • Individual Therapy $200
  • Family Session $250
  • Group Therapy $60
Out of Pocket Rates
  • Individual Therapy $100
  • Couples Session $100
  • Family Session $100/li>
45-MINUTE SESSIONS
Insurance Rates
  • Individual Therapy $175
  • Family and group session (not billed at 45 minutes)
Out of Pocket Rates
  • Individual Therapy $100
  • Couples & family $100
INITIAL EVALUATION
Insurance Rates
  • All initial evaluations are billed at $250.
Out of Pocket Rates
  • All initial evaluations are billed at the same out of pocket rate as your standard session. ($100)

Insurance Accepted

  • Cigna Coming Soon
  • Sliding Scale Available for Out of Pocket Rates

Contact me:
puka@movingforwardstayingpresent.com