Hi, I’m María Julieta

Welcome to my psychoanalytic practice nestled in the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada.

My personal journey began in adolescence, a time when I sought solace from sadness and grief in Buddhist teachings. Over the years I braided together literature, philosophy and psychoanalysis with a deep interest in understanding the source of what seemed to be opposite experiences: suffering and joy. What truly distinguishes me as a psychoanalyst is my commitment to a comprehensive approach: I’m here to accompany you through an authentic and profound inquiry of your distress, tracing it back to its origins. I wield an array of therapeutic tools that are tried and true, honed over generations to uncover the truths hidden in the recesses of the unconscious mind.

In our sessions, you aren't just a "patient" ; rather you’re an active participant in your own analysis. Have you noticed how powerful the word patient is? From the Latin patiens, it means "to endure" or "to suffer." We embrace this word's roots as we recognize that healing often involves a courageous endurance of one's struggles and a willingness to confront the depths of one's suffering. Together we go beyond coping mechanisms and strategies designed for adaptation. We take the leap toward transforming distress into self-knowledge and inner strength. This isn't your typical talk therapy; it's a transformative journey into the essence of your being, employing a comprehensive psychoanalytic method. Our encounters open the doors to healing and release, tapping into the transformative power of the unconscious mind. Truth arises when we listen to the rhythms of the unconscious; then, endless possibilities unfold.

Isn’t that worth the effort?