Trauma Therapist for First-Gen Professionals, Eldest Daughters, and High-Achievers in Texas
I’m a trauma therapist for anxiety and first-gen professionals in Texas.
I’m owner of Saname Counseling and help high-functioning adults who are exhausted from being the “strong one” finally feel seen, supported, and emotionally at peace.
Johanna Torres, MS, LPC-S | Founder of Saname Counseling | EMDR Trained
Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout, and Childhood Trauma in High-Achieving Adults
As a trauma therapist for anxiety and first-gen professionals, I specialize in helping high-achieving adults heal at the root. I offer trauma therapy that’s emotion-focused, culturally responsive, and deeply effective. Our work will begin with what’s urgent—your anxiety, your exhaustion, your self-doubt—and gently uncover the deeper patterns driving them.
My approach blends EMDR, somatic work, and mind-body strategies to help you heal the parts of yourself still stuck in survival mode. You don’t have to carry it all alone anymore.
Are You a First-Gen Professional or High-Achiever Struggling with Anxiety or Burnout?
You’re the eldest daughter, caretaker, or the one everyone depends on
You’re a first-gen professional or high achiever trying to “do it right” without a roadmap
You’ve mastered holding it together but feel burned out, anxious, or disconnected inside
You struggle with boundaries, overthinking, or people pleasing
You grew up with emotional neglect, chaos, or trauma—maybe from a narcissistic or emotionally immature parent
You’re starting to ask: What about me?
How Therapy Helps First-Gen Professionals and High-Achievers with Anxiety
Working with a trauma therapist for anxiety and first-gen professionals can help you move from survival mode to clarity and rest. You will learn to:
Set boundaries without guilt or fear
Heal anxiety and people-pleasing at the root
Use EMDR and attachment-focused therapy to address old wounds
Hold space for your cultural identity and family roles
Reconnect with your body, your needs, and your worth
Shift from just surviving to deeply living
You’ve built so much. Therapy can help you feel at home in the life you’ve worked so hard to create.
Credentials & Training
MS in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (Texas), License #73597
EMDR Trained Clinician, since 2017
Certified in CBT, DBT, and Somatic trauma treatments (2024)
Specialized training in OCD, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Phobias
10+ years of clinical experience in therapy, supervision, and leadership
Additional Services Offered:
- Disability Letters
- Gender Affirming Care Letters
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Supervision for LPC Associates
- Business Consultations for Therapists
A Therapist Who’s Walked This Path
As a trauma therapist for anxiety and first-gen professionals in Texas, I created Saname to be the kind of therapy space I needed: a place where ambition, culture, family dynamics, and healing could coexist. A place where being the strong one didn’t mean being alone.
Saname is grounded in the values of Belonging, Community, Growth, and Excellence—and I bring those into every session.
I’ve been honored to receive the Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 Award and the Circle of Pride Award for leadership and advocacy. I bring the same heart, clarity, and commitment into every therapy session.
Ready to Stop Carrying It Alone?
Let’s work together to build a life rooted in clarity, rest, and self-trust, not just survival.
📞 Book Your Free Consult
📧 hello@sanametx.com
📍 Serving adults across Texas via secure telehealth