Mara graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelors degree in Health Care Management and Psychology and a Master’s degree in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. Mara is passionate about helping others heal and grow with a holistic approach. She believes we are mind, body and spirit, and that healing happens in these areas simultaneously. Mara likes to work along with your primary care physician or pastor if needed and if applicable.

In the past, Mara has worked with clients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, obsessions, trauma and chronic pain. She has also held workshops in Spanish at churches with topics like self-love/self-care, manipulation and codependency, depression and anxiety, among other titles. During college, she invested her summers in her hometown; Torreón, Coahuila, México working with her church and teaching Bible classes to children.

Mara is originally from Mexico and her favorite things from home are the artisanal Mexican embroidery shirts, her family, food and Pueblos Mágicos. She enjoys spending time with her husband, she loves reading, yoga, and taking care of her garden.