Dr. Manuel Varela

Dr. Manuel Varela is a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach. He has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and at different stages of life, ranging from young to middle adulthood and to late adulthood. Throughout his career, Dr. Varela has addressed various concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, adjustment to lifestyle changes, and grief and loss. His passion lies in helping clients develop harmonious relationships with themselves, others, and the environment, and he strives to create a safe space for clients to explore and rewrite their life stories. Dr. Varela believes in treating all clients with respect, kindness, and compassion. He primarily adopts a humanistic approach to therapy, with a focus on developing right-relations. He incorporates various therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused strategies, narrative therapy, mindfulness, hypnosis, mental imagery, sensory techniques, and experiential techniques. The direction of treatment is tailored to meet the individual’s specific intentions and purposes for seeking therapy. Dr. Varela recognizes the courage and commitment required to make a difference in one’s life and is dedicated to supporting clients on their journey towards enduring change. If you