You’ve Achieved the Success. So Why Does It Feel Like Survival?
Therapy for First-Gen Men & Professionals ready to break through self-doubt, silence the inner critic, and finally own their potential.
Now seeing clients in California.
Stop Leaving Your Culture at the Door
You might be the first to go to college or the first to navigate a corporate career. Or maybe you are just the one everyone in the family relies on. Regardless, you carry a unique weight.
You spend your day translating. First you translate your success to your family, and then you have to translate your culture to your workplace. It is exhausting.
Hi, I’m Rafael Cazares. You don't need a therapist who just nods. As a Latino Male LMFT, I offer a space where you don’t have to explain yourself. We can skip the part where you have to teach me about the pressure of "making it" or the guilt of setting boundaries. I already get it. Read My Full Bio →
I help men who fall into three categories
The Anchors
You have the career and the salary, but you feel like a fraud. You are running on fumes, struggling through anxiety and burnout because you feel like you can't drop the ball.
The Outsiders
You feel caught between two worlds. You are trying to honor your family’s traditions, but you are also living a life (or loving a partner) that they might not fully understand.
The Overcomers
You know you are capable of more, but self-doubt has kept you playing small. You are ready to stop surviving and start building your legacy.
How We Work Together
Individual Therapy (For Men)
This is for the man who is tired of overthinking. We move beyond just "venting." Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I give you the tools to handle high-pressure situations and overcome Imposter Syndrome. We focus on making moves based on your values, not your fears.
Couples Therapy (For Partners)
This is for couples who have drifted apart. You might be great parents and great professionals, but you’ve stopped being partners. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you break the cycle of silence and resentment. It’s time to stop living parallel lives.