About Us

I’m Dr. Uriel Navarrete (he/him)

Hello

I'm a bicultural, Latino, and gay licensed clinical psychologist. I hold a special interest in working with people from oppressed and disadvantaged groups, and use a variety of therapy approaches that are inclusive, relationally based, and culturally informed.

Depending on your needs, I can help you with understanding your present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in relation to your past experiences, improving the quality of your relationships, and/or enhancing your ability to connect to your emotions in the present moment.

To be more technical, I pull from various schools of thought when in the therapy room. While working together, I may use the following approaches: psychodynamic, emotion focused, multicultural, family systems, LGBTQ+ affirming, somatic, trauma informed, harm reduction, and health at every size.

Education & Training

Licensed by the State of Texas / 39495
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology – Alliant International University
MA Clinical Psychology – California State University, Dominguez Hills
BA Psychology – California State University, Dominguez Hills
Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Deep Eddy Psychotherapy
Pre-Doctoral APA-Accredited Internship – Texas State University Counseling Center

You might

from therapy with me if:

benefit

You appreciate a therapist who is supportive and kind, but still challenges you and provides honest feedback.

You find that increasing your insight about your problems gives you important information about how to better navigate and manage them.

You’re open to feeling some emotional discomfort, within a tolerable range, through the process of learning about yourself and connecting to vulnerable emotions.

You’re interested in learning about the mind/body connection and are open to involving your body as part of therapy. For example, tracking your breathing and slowing it down, or visually orienting to the room around you.

You're willing to explore the impact of systemic issues on your mental health and overall well-being.

You're open to moments of humor and levity during sessions.

I am likely

a therapist match if:

not

You have a diagnosis that is better suited for a higher or different level of care (e.g., unmanaged psychotic and bipolar-related disorders, severe eating disorders, imminent suicidal thoughts and/or self-injurious behaviors).

You prefer a therapist that will only provide coping strategies or give quick solutions.

You’re a minor (less than 18 years old).

You’re currently unwilling to explore and get curious about your inner world and relational tendencies.

You’re currently unable to receive or tolerate feedback and apply it in a constructive way.

You're looking for couples therapy for you and your partner(s).

Are you ready to start your therapy journey?

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More About

Gente Liberated

The name, Gente Liberated, was inspired by two components:

1. Gente (pronounced as "hen-teh") in Spanish translates to people, which is intended to convey a sense of belonging for you and our community.

2. Liberation psychology involves the use of psychological theory and practice to better understand and lessen the impact of oppression on vulnerable populations. In therapy, this might look like challenging dominant beliefs upheld by mainstream culture while affirming the lived experiences of oppressed groups. Ultimately, we aim to create a more inviting, understanding, and dignified space for you and our gente.