Success stories | Roxana Melgarejo

As a therapist, I met Katie who had been struggling with severe anxiety for years. It was affecting her social life, and she found it difficult to manage everyday tasks.
Together, we worked on developing coping skills such as mindfulness, breathing techniques, and cognitive restructuring. Katie's progress was slow but steady, and over time, she began to challenge her anxious thoughts and confront her fears.
It was fulfilling to see her gain confidence in herself and her abilities. One day, Katie excitedly told me about joining a book club and how much fun she had. It was heartwarming to witness her enjoying her social life and living life on her own terms.
Helping clients like Katie find hope and take control of their lives is what makes my work as a therapist so rewarding.

When I first met Cecilia, she was experiencing severe sleeping problems and panic attacks during the day, which made her feel like she was suffocating and having heart palpitations.
I explained to her that merely trying to relax and breathe was not enough to calm her body down. Through the use of mindfulness and body regulation techniques, she was able to find a way to alleviate these symptoms and become more confident in her ability to regulate herself. Consequently, she was able to sleep better, regulate her biological rhythm, and stop taking medication.
In therapy, she also realized that there were other stressors in her daily life and her relationship that had been causing her to be stuck in a state of constant anxiety. With my guidance, she was able to work on her anxiety, as well as other personal and relationship issues that were contributing to her emotional turmoil.
Honestly, the progress she made in such a short time was not solely the result of my work as a therapist. Her commitment to attending sessions regularly and practicing the techniques we discussed outside of our sessions played a significant role in her success.

Sophia started therapy due to longstanding feelings of deep sadness that had progressively worsened over the years. Despite there being no specific triggering event, an exploration of her life history revealed that she had experienced significant abandonment and a lack of affection due to family circumstances. This helped her to comprehend why she found it challenging to feel good around her mother and sisters.
Through the use of Schema therapy, we were able to uncover the root cause of her depression, and she was able to address the emotional traumas of her inner child using targeted techniques.
The therapy enabled Mariana to comprehend her situation better, but the most crucial aspect is that she has acquired skills to manage her relationships in the present. She has since established a healthier relationship with her mother and sisters, and she is now able to communicate her needs and set boundaries effectively.

Diego initially came to therapy feeling deeply unmotivated and had lost all hope of bringing about change in his life. He had been unable to execute crucial plans and believed that his ability to learn and focus on work was limited, owing to his ADHD diagnosis in childhood.
With the use of cognitive and mindfulness techniques, the therapy was able to improve his attention. Additionally, Diego was able to work on his self-concept, learn to stop procrastinating, and organize his time around both short and long-term goals.
As a result, he has significantly improved his work performance and can now enjoy his leisure time without feeling guilty about not being productive all the time.