She Heals Within Therapy

What we Dont Say In Therapy — but we carry every day

Hi, I am so happy you are here. My name is Kaela Ason Duarte, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York and the founder of She Heals Within Therapy. She Heals Within Therapy is a feminist mental health brand rooted in helping high-achieving women heal from the weight of generational trauma, cultural conditioning, and internalized patriarchy. We create space for the parts of you that were told to be quiet—your anger, your ambition, your boundaries, your softness—and offer a path back to emotional honesty, self-trust, and liberation.

Our work goes beyond traditional therapy. We name what others avoid: the shame tied to being the “strong one,” the discomfort of being assertive, the exhaustion of living for everyone but yourself. We don’t just offer therapy—we challenge the systems that made us shrink. Through storytelling, deep inner work, and taboo-breaking conversations, we help women unlearn people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the lie that their worth is tied to what they produce. This is not just healing—it’s transformation, reclamation, and cultural liberation.

Our Services

  • For high-achieving, first-generation women carrying silent pressure. In this space, we work through burnout, self-doubt, and identity struggles that stem from being “the one who made it.” Therapy helps you release internalized expectations, reconnect with your voice, and build more honest relationships—with others and with yourself.

    This is your space to soften, reflect, and grow—without performing.

  • Trauma doesn’t always look like what we expect. Sometimes it’s the invisible kind—chronic emotional neglect, cultural shame, or always having to be the strong one. In our work together, we’ll gently explore what shaped you and how those experiences still live in your body and relationships today. I help clients understand their patterns without judgment and begin to feel safe in their own minds again. Healing isn’t linear, but it is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.

  • You may find yourself overthinking your role in relationships, repeating old dynamics, or struggling to express your needs without guilt. Whether it’s with family, friends, partners, or coworkers, how we relate to others often reflects how we relate to ourselves. In therapy, we’ll explore your relational patterns with curiosity and care—where they come from, how they protect you, and how to shift them. Together, we’ll make space for healthier, more honest connections.

  • If you’ve spent your life being the dependable one, the overachiever, the fixer—it makes sense that rest feels unfamiliar and saying no feels wrong. People-pleasing and perfectionism aren’t personality traits; they’re survival strategies. In therapy, we’ll explore where those patterns come from and how they’ve shaped your sense of self. This work isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about coming home to who you already are, without the pressure to earn your worth.

Schedule a Free 15 Minute Consultation Call

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Therapy is a personal decision, and it’s important to feel comfortable. This no-pressure, 15-minute call is a space to ask questions, share what’s been coming up for you, and get a feel for whether working together feels like the right fit.

About

At She Heals Within Therapy, Kaela Ason Duarte provides a caring and honest space for high-achieving women of color to explore perfectionism, people-pleasing, and generational trauma. Here, you’ll be seen, heard, and supported as you reclaim your voice and build a life that feels truly yours.

Contact Us

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