# Selva Wellness Collective **Business Type:** Mental health clinic **Description:** An inclusive boutique therapy & wellness group offering holistic, advanced mental health care in Austin, TX. ## About About selvawellnesscollective **Mission:** At Selva Wellness Collective, our mission is to provide integrative, holistic care that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. We are dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for deep healing, personal empowerment, and transformative growth. Through nature-based practices, scientific insight, and spiritual wisdom, we support individuals in reclaiming their truth and embracing their wholeness. Guided by radical compassion and a commitment to conscious community, we strive to redefine mental wellness and catalyze a global shift toward embodied, awakened living. selvawellnesscollective is committed to providing excellent service to our customers. ## Contact Information **Phone:** (512) 222-6960 **Email:** info@selvawellnesscollective.com **Website:** selvawellnesscollective.com ## Locations & Service Areas ### Austin **Phone:** (512) 222-6960 ## Operating Hours **Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:** 9:00AM - 7:00PM **Friday:** 9:00AM - 6:00PM **Saturday:** 9:00AM - 1:00PM **Sunday:** Closed ## Services ### Therapy ## Therapy for Adults, Couples, Partners, Parents & Teens At Selva Wellness Collective, we specialize in integrative, whole-self care for your emotional, relational, and physical well-being. Whether you’re in Austin or online, we offer a range of holistic and evidence-based methods to meet each client’s unique needs. Through a personalized approach, we strive to ensure every client feels seen, heard, and valued. ### Ketamine Therapy ## What Is Ketamine Therapy? Ketamine was approved by the FDA as an anesthetic in the 1960s. Hospitals worldwide have used it safely for decades. Today, doctors prescribe ketamine off-label to help treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. Research shows ketamine can offer relief when other treatments haven't worked. Many people notice improvements within hours or days, rather than weeks. ### Holistic Services ## Where Western Psychology Meets Eastern Wisdom, Indigenous Knowledge, and the Intelligence of the Body At Selva Wellness Collective, we believe healing is multidimensional. It is physical, emotional, relational, ancestral, and spiritual. It is both science and intuition, nervous system and soul. It is the remembering of who you are beneath survival mode - and the slow, grounded return to wholeness. Our holistic services honor the truth that no single approach can fully hold the complexity of being human. Instead, we blend Western psychology, Eastern philosophies, and Indigenous healing traditions with compassion, nervous-system attunement, and culturally-rooted care. Here, you are not treated as a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. You are treated as a whole person - one with a story, a lineage, a body that speaks in sensations, and an inner wisdom that is waiting to be activated. This page serves as a home for all our integrative offerings: therapies, body-based practices, plant and psychedelic medicines, rituals, and wellness supports that complement our mental health services. ### Events & Retreats Discover transformative wellness workshops and retreats at Selva Wellness Collective in Austin, TX. From local weekend retreats to international getaways, explore holistic healing through plant medicine, ketamine therapy, yoga, and community connection. ## Team ### Hiral Patel, OTR/L, SEP **Title:** Somatic Occupational Therapist, Psychedelic Integration Practitioner ## *Empathic, Holistic, Spiritual, Genuine* --- Hiral is a first generation American-Asian Indian heterosexual woman born and raised in Dallas, TX. She moved to Austin, TX in 2014 at the start of her occupational therapy career. Prior to her career and settling down in Austin, she was on the path to become a pharmacist. Alongside her studies, she realized she was more passionate about helping others achieve their mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health-related goals from a more holistic, somatic and wholesome angle following her own cancer health journey. While healing through her own cancer diagnosis and treatments, Hiral encountered and has worked with many holistic modalities, healers, Shamanic teachers and mentors to guide and spark self-investigation of her own core trauma and patterning which played a big role in manifestation of the cancer signs/symptoms in her physical body at a young age. While working as an occupational therapist over the past decade, Hiral has recognized the importance of how the physical body stores unresolved trauma and that healing the root cause of an illness is vital and truly has the potential for whole body, mind, soul and spirit transformation. Hiral’s approach with her patients and clients centers around compassion, curiosity, meaningful, heart-centered and intuitive guidance to help reveal to them their own inner healing wisdom and motivation to not only get stronger in the physical body, but also understand the mental component of taking courageous responsibility to make changes that will create lifelong balance and mental peace and stability. She weaves in her personal yogic and Ayurvedic practices/routines along with her occupational therapy and coaching background experience to tailor client and patient-centered outcomes. Hiral comes from an Indian immigrant family background, where her Indian roots thrive on ancient Vedic practices and Hinduism. Growing up in a bicultural family with differing views, Hiral was propelled to pave her own path of self-examination to attain individualized core values and beliefs centered around true peace and happiness through relationship to spirituality and God. Hiral works to integrate and bridge Eastern and Western medical models not only in her personal life but also within her professional and clinical practices and roles. --- ## Personal ![](selva-wellness-hiral-patel-personal-family-photo|display=float-right|width=300) Outside of work, Hiral enjoys reconnecting with nature through hiking, prioritizing her well-being with healthy food, and engaging in spiritual practices, biohacking, self-care, and sensory experiences. In her downtime, she immerses herself in music and sound by taking DJ lessons, attending concerts and shows, and curating playlists. Hiral also loves fashion, traveling both near and far, and constantly seeking personal development through workshops, trainings, and classes. She treasures time spent with close friends, family, and community, and often enjoys relaxing at Barton Springs Pool. Whether reading or watching an inspiring book, TV show, or movie, she’s always on the lookout for the next source of inspiration. --- ## Education & Credentials - NBCot Certification for Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapist Registered & Licensed, (Texas & National) - M.S., Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, 2013 - B.S., Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University, 2009 ### Ana Rodriguez, MS, LPC-S **Title:** Founder, CEO, Psychological Advisor, EMDR-Trained, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist ## *Intuitive, Wise, Joyful, & Adventurous* --- Founder, CEO, Psychological Advisor, EMDR-Trained, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist Ana Maria Rodriguez is a licensed clinical mental health therapist, psychological advisor, international speaker, and the founder and owner of Selva Wellness Collective in Austin, Texas. Over more than twelve years of clinical work at the intersection of trauma, attachment, nervous system science, and identity, she built one of the most sought after practices in her field and created the Selva Method - a framework for whole person transformation that works simultaneously across the body, the psychology, and the lineage. Ana works as a psychological advisor with founders, athletes, executives, creatives, and high visibility leaders who are accomplished and self aware and who sense that something beneath the surface remains unresolved. The presenting challenge varies. The underlying architecture is always the same. Her work reaches it with a precision and depth that neither therapy nor coaching alone can offer. Her clinical training spans EMDR, IFS, attachment-based therapy, somatic experiencing, and trauma-informed depth psychology. As a licensed clinician she brings modalities that no coach is trained or permitted to use - and the range to go wherever the work leads, including alongside clients at the highest levels of performance and visibility. As a bicultural Latina and longtime advocate for marginalized communities, Ana built Selva on a conviction that clinical rigor and radical inclusion are not in conflict. Selva actively centers care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and those whose healing has been underserved or overlooked. That commitment is not peripheral to the work. It is foundational to it. Selva Wellness Collective has grown into a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, healers, and wellness practitioners united by a single belief: that lasting transformation requires working with the whole person. Ana continues to see a small number of private advisory clients while leading retreats, speaking publicly, and completing her first book. --- ![](ana-rodriguez-headshot|display=float-right|width=300) ## Personal Outside of her work, Ana finds joy in beauty, creativity, and intentional living. She loves to cook meals inspired by her Colombian roots, travel the world, explore new restaurants, and share meaningful conversations around a table. She grounds herself through meditation, writing, painting, and movement-whether that's tennis, long walks, or time outdoors with her three dogs. In Austin, you'll often find Ana at the farmers market with a coffee and pastry in hand, laughing with her husband, or soaking up sunshine with her pups. She believes healing isn't only what happens in a session-it's also how we choose to live, love, slow down, and return to ourselves at the end of every day. --- ## Education & Credentials - *MDMA Trained* (in progress), Numinus, 2023 - *Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Trained*, Psychedelic Research and Training Institute, 2023 - *Somatic Experiencing Level 1 Training*, Somatic Experiencing International, 2021 - *EMDR Trained*, CompassionWorks, 2018 - *Reiki, Meditation & Mindfulness Master Training*, 2018 - Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas) #77500 - Masters of Science in Counseling, University of North Texas, 2016 - Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Abilene Christian University, 2013 ### Gena St. David, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S **Title:** Clinical Director & Therapist, EMDR-Trained, IFS-Trained ## *Warm, Grounded, Attuned, Hopeful* --- Gena provides highly customized therapy for adults, teens, couples, and families. She helps clients notice when stress has settled into the body as freezing, numbing, or self-criticism, and works with clients to build a compassionate relationship with their brain and body. Many of Gena's clients are seeking balance between caring for self and others, and desire to invest both in meaningful vocational work and investing in their long-term health. Therapy with Gena is affirming of sex positivity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and contemporary relationships. Her approach often includes EMDR and Internal Family Systems to help unresolved experiences stop hijacking present-day relationships and vocations; Relational Cultural Therapy to rebuild connection that feels mutual and energizing rather than depleting; and "Nonviolence Toward Self" work - drawing on nonviolence principles and interpersonal neurobiology to increase self-compassion while staying engaged in positive change. She specializes in working with organizational leaders processing high-stakes decisions and distressing encounters, those recovering from religious or spiritual trauma, and those interested in practicing concrete skills for enjoying mutually satisfying relationships. Gena's background in mental health and neuroscience eventually led her to conduct the first grounded theory study of nonviolence toward the planet, animals, and people, drawing on interviews with practitioners across five continents and every major spiritual tradition. That research became her book The Nonviolent Brain (2026). Her research and writing has been recognized with the ASERVIC Research Award for Distinguished Scholarship. In the room, clients describe her as warm, trustworthy, and easy to engage with. After getting to know a client, Gena makes clear, direct recommendations, and works collaboratively to bring about small, ordinary shifts that create real ripple effects that can help clients feel more confident in work, values, and relationships. Gena is dually licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (#67015) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor (#201671). She holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Education and Supervision from St. Mary's University. Gena now offers both virtual sessions throughout Texas and in-person sessions in downtown Austin. --- ![](gena-pic-1|display=float-right|width=300) ## Personal Outside of therapy, Gena is a plant-based writer and distance runner, passionate about animal rescue, the climate, and human rights. Gena enjoys downtime with her partner, meditation, reading, and two-stepping. She finds a lot of meaning in the small rhythms of ordinary life: poetry, good conversation, tacos (with plenty of guac), and trail running-especially in the gorgeous Austin springtime! --- ## Education & Credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor #67015 (Texas) - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor #201671 (Texas) - Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, St. Mary's University, 2015 - M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, George Fox University, 2004 - AAMFT Approved Supervisor - EMDR Therapy Training - Internal Family Systems (IFS) Training - ASERVIC Research Award for Distinguished Scholarship - 20+ years of clinical practice ### Charmecia Morris, MA, LPC **Title:** Clinical Therapist ## *Goofy, Curious, Exuberant, Earnest* --- Charmecia knew from an early age that she wanted to dedicate her life to helping others. What started as a childhood dream of bringing magic to life eventually evolved into a passion for psychotherapy. To Charmecia, therapy is a transformative process powered by the strength, insight, and resilience we already carry within ourselves-a quiet kind of magic. She is especially drawn to working with young people, who naturally hold on to wonder, creativity, and hope. Her mission as a therapist is to help clients reconnect with their innate strengths and rediscover the confidence that has been with them all along. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (#78920) and Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Charmecia specializes in youth mental health (ages 10 and up), individual counseling for adults, and family therapy. Early in her clinical career, clients frequently told her, "I wish I had met you sooner." Taking those reflections deeply to heart, she dedicated her practice to guiding young people through one of life's most complex transitions: moving from childhood into adulthood. In her practice, Charmecia offers specialized support for clients navigating identity development-including conversations around race, ethnicity, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ identities, gender exploration, and acculturation. She helps individuals learn to manage anxiety and stress, break free from diet culture to move toward body acceptance, build healthy relationships, and recover from relational trauma. Additionally, she serves as a translator and ambassador for families feeling the unique strains of the adolescent years, helping parents and teens bridge communication gaps and restore balance. Charmecia's approach is firmly rooted in trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, holistic, and liberation-focused values. Recognizing that every person's story requires a unique set of tools, she uses an integrative clinical model drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor care directly to each individual and family. Charmecia holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University, and offers virtual sessions throughout Texas and in-person appointments in downtown Austin. --- ![](gt-mountaintop|display=float-right|width=300) ## Personal Whether she's admiring Mother Nature or creating something of her own, Charmecia is happiest when she's pursuing her passions. She spends her quiet hours gardening, hiking, watercolor painting, drawing, or scrapbooking, but her creativity truly comes alive through music-whether performing with her choir or hosting lively karaoke nights with friends. Rounding out her eclectic mix of hobbies, she loves the thrill of hunting for treasures at thrift stores and can rarely resist getting lost in a good sci-fi novel. --- ## Education & Credentials - *Working with Borderline Personality Disorder Through a Trauma-Informed Lens,* Eboni Webb, PsyD - *Rituals for Resilience: Supporting Clients Through Change Using Culturally-Attuned Ceremonies,* Julia Aziz, LCSW - *Sand Tray Therapy: Play Therapy for Adolescents,* Mary Beer, LCSW-S - *A Higher Education Guide to Accommodations and Supports for Students that are Neurodivergent,* Kellie Nix M.S., CRC, LPC Associate - *Assessing and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence, Legally and Ethically,* Dr. Keith Klostermann, LMFT, MHC - *Cybersecurity in Modern Counseling Practice, Education, Telehealth, and Beyond,* Texas Counseling Association - *Inclusive Care: Raising the Ethical Standard for Supporting Gender-Diverse Clients,* Angela Brooks-Livingston, LCMHCS - *Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape,* Peggy Orenstein - *Strategies for Providing Competent Care to Trans Adolescent and Young Adult Clients,* Kyle Bullock, LCSW - *Assisting Adolescents with Navigating the Complex Waters of Individuation,* Talyn Olguin, LMFT - *The Truths of Transracial Adoption: Evaluating Impact and Considerations for Care,* Jaclyn Skalnik, LCSW - *Mindfulness as an Intervention for Adolescents,* Center for Adolescent Studies - *Deep Up In That Rainbow,* Adam Maurer, LMFT, LPC & Ryan Dillon, LPC - *Reframing Teen & Family Work,* Blake Norton, LMFT-S & Tracy Tanner, LPC-S - *Integrating Cultural Responsiveness & Social Justice in Clinical Practice,* Dr. Manuel Zamarripa of The Institute of Chicana/o Psychology - *Supporting Sexual Health in Families,* Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LCSW, Sex Positive Families - *The Impact of Non-Death Loss on Adolescent Development,* Led by Dr. Pamela Malone, Ph.D., LCSW, FT, Austin Center for Grief and Loss - Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator - Licensed Professional Counselor #78920 (Texas) - MA, Counseling Psychology, Texas Woman's University, 2016 - BA, Psychology, Baylor University, 2013 ### Jourdan Whitfield (Bartels), MA, LPC **Title:** Clinical Therapist, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist ## *Passionate, Warm, Grounded, Playful* --- ### Now Accepting Insurance! Jourdan works with individuals and couples who are longing for more connection-with themselves, their partners, or their communities-but who may find it difficult to get there. Many clients come to her feeling stuck in old patterns, disconnected from their emotions, or unsure how to build the kind of relationships they want. Jourdan supports queer individuals and couples in slowing down, tuning in, and healing the parts of themselves that feel guarded or unseen. With her, clients create space for honesty, growth, and deeper connection-both within themselves and within their relationships. Her work is grounded in a holistic, relational approach that honors clients’ inner worlds as well as their lived experiences. Jourdan views each client as a whole, complex person who has developed creative strategies to stay safe-strategies that may no longer serve them. She brings curiosity, warmth, and at times gentle humor as she explores what is happening inside clients and between them and others. Jourdan’s approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Relational-Cultural Therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples, all woven through a holistic lens that includes the body, nervous system, and environment. She also has specialized training in the Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), supporting deeper mind-body awareness and experiential healing when appropriate. She works with people who want to understand themselves more fully and feel more grounded in their relationships. Many of Jourdan’s clients are LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating identity and belonging, as well as couples seeking to repair connection, communicate more clearly, or move through painful dynamics. She also supports clients working through anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, substance use, shame, perfectionism, and people-pleasing-often patterns rooted in earlier relational experiences and nervous system responses. Her clients tend to be insightful, sensitive, and ready to explore the “why” behind their reactions. Jourdan takes a collaborative approach: clients bring the wisdom of their own lives, and she brings tools to help them make sense of their internal worlds. As a queer therapist in Austin, Jourdan understands how transformative it can feel to be fully seen and supported in one’s complexity. She brings both compassion and playfulness to the therapy room, because healing can include laughter, curiosity, and relief, not just hard work. Outside of her work, she finds grounding in cooking for loved ones, spending time by the river, and hanging out with her dog. Jourdan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas, offering in-person therapy in Austin and telehealth sessions to clients throughout Texas. If you're ready to cultivate more ease and connection in your life, Jourdan would love to connect with you -- Reach out for a free consultation call.  --- ![](jourdan-bartels-headshot|display=float-right|width=300) ## Personal Outside of work, Jourdan loves to host and cook nourishing meals for her family and friends. She feels most like herself when she’s cooking, lovingly moving her body on the mat, or being by the river. Jourdan is also a huge dog person; she spends a lot of time with her pup Birdie, walking, cuddling, or socializing with other dogs. --- ## Education & Credentials - *The Complete IFS Therapy for Couples Course: Parts Work Approaches for Reconnection, Deeper Intimacy, Better Sex, and More,* 2026 - *Neurobiology with Heart,* 2025 - *Navigating Body Autonomy & Relational Ethics in Weight Loss Conversations,* 2025 - *Couples Intensives: An Effective New Path for Couples Therapy,* 2025 - *Neurodiverse Couples in Therapy: Clinical Interventions to Improve Communication, Intimacy and Connection,* 2025 - *Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy,* Selva Wellness Collective, 2025 - *Trauma Conscious Yoga Method Level 1*, with Nityda Gessell, LCSW, E-RYT 500, TIYT, 2025 *(ongoing)* - *Level 1 and Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy,* 2022 - Licensed Professional Counselor #89044 (Texas) - M.A., Counseling Psychology, Texas Woman's University, 2021 - B.A., Psychology, Diversity Studies, Texas State University, 2019 ### Emery Rodriguez, MS, LPC-Associate **Title:** Director of Operations, Clinical Therapist, EMDR-Trained, KAP-Trained ## *Nurturing, Attuned, Spirited, Insightful* --- ### Now Accepting Aetna! Emery works with thoughtful, sensitive, and self-aware individuals who hold marginalized identities and experiences and are searching for a greater sense of self and belonging. Many of their clients are struggling with late-diagnosed ADHD, Autism or OCD, low self-esteem, burnout, stress, overwhelm, unresolved trauma, and relationship challenges. They often support Gen Z adults and Millennials, 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks, empaths, intellectuals, and academics to change their relationships with themselves, their bodies, their communities, and the world around them. Using a relational, holistic, and integrative approach, Emery teaches tools to soothe chronic anxiety, rejection sensitivity, perfectionism, grief, and internalized shame. Throughout the process, they gently guide clients in embracing new narratives, building nervous system resilience, and developing a *felt* sense of peace and empowerment. Emery’s therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and liberation-focused. They blend the wisdom of Relational Cultural Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindful Self-Compassion, and Somatic Embodiment. For deeper trauma work, Emery offers EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy to help shift long-held patterns. In sessions, clients can expect to examine how relationships and attachment have shaped their sense of self and belonging and explore the parts of themselves that learned to protect, perform, or shut down. Together, they build more compassionate relationships with themselves and their nervous systems, and discover who they truly are beneath their survival strategies. As these areas come together, clients often feel more connected in relationships, more trusting of themselves, and more grounded in their identity. As a born and raised Texan, Emery became a therapist to offer the affirming care they often struggled to find in their own communities. With multiple intersecting minority identities, they understand firsthand how heavy systemic pressures can feel in everyday life. Their hope is to help clients move beyond survival and create a sense of home within themselves that feels safe and secure. Emery is EMDR-trained and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A #95263), supervised by Marissa Rivera, LPC-S (#71270). They hold a Master’s in Counseling and Development from Texas Women’s University, and offer virtual sessions throughout Texas and in-person appointments in downtown Austin. If you’re ready to explore tools for self-advocacy and embodied healing, click the button below to schedule a free consultation call --- ![](emery-pups-sansa-and-goose|display=float-right|width=300) ## Personal Outside of work, Emery prioritizes rest, movement, and creative expression as a recovering perfectionist. They love to ground themselves through crafting, coloring, mindful walks, stretching, and cuddling with their three pets. Moving into the new year, Emery aspires to expand their creative outlets and explore ceramics, sewing, and painting. In their free time, Emery often plays with their two dogs (Sansa and Goose) at their local dog park, crafts or catches a movie with friends, and explores Austin’s restaurants and local events. They’re a huge nerd for anything Studio Ghibli and may have a bit of a plant obsession… After a long day, Emery relaxes by curling up with their cat (Haku) and watching a fascinating sci-fi show or an adventurous fantasy book. --- ## Education & Credentials - *Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy*, Selva Wellness Collective, 2025 - *Somatic EMDR Therapy Certification*, The Embody Lab, 2025 - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #95263 (Texas) supervised by Marissa Rivera, LPC-S #71270 - M.S., Counseling & Development, Texas Woman's University, 2024 - B.B.A., Business Integrated Studies, University of North Texas, 2020 ## ### Diana Maxwell, M.Ed., LPC **Title:** Clinical Therapist, EMDR-Trained ## *Intuitive, Authentic, Accepting, Curious* --- Diana is an EMDR and trauma therapist seeing clients in-person in Austin and virtually throughout Texas. She is accepting private pay and insured new clients and has early morning, lunch and evening hours available. Diana is passionate about creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, inclusive, and judgment-free-a space where you can show up exactly as you are. She believes healing happens at your own pace and is here to walk alongside you on that journey. Diana is committed to anti-racism, anti-ableism, anti-ageism and lifelong learning, and she honors the lived experiences and identities of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodiverse communities. Before becoming a therapist, Diana’s path was anything but traditional-and that’s part of what makes her so grounded and relatable. She spent many years as a Career Counselor in the college setting, then made a big shift and became a Licensed Massage Therapist and instructor. During that time, she also served as a Client Coordinator at a group practice specializing in complex trauma. Her natural presence and insight were so impactful that colleagues encouraged her to become a therapist herself-and so she did! Today, Diana is EMDR-trained, IFS-informed (think Inside Out for grown-ups), with significant knowledge of grief therapy. She brings lived experience with substance use and over a decade of sobriety into her work, supporting others in recovery with deep empathy. Her sessions often incorporate mindfulness and grounding practices-you can expect a breathing exercise or two! Clients often comment. “To work with Diana, it feels like it’s a conversation with a friend, except she will push you to look at things from a different perspective.” Diana works with adults of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and spiritual backgrounds. She’s known for her gentle humor and warm, sunny presence-especially in those moments when life feels dark. --- ![](diana-maxwell-and-pup-jack|display=float-right|width=300) ## Personal In her free time, Diana enjoys hanging out at home with her spouse and dog, Jack, who is a 14+ year old Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix that brings joy and laughter into her home. Diana and her spouse enjoy taking drives to check out the downtown area, visit Veteran’s Memorials, and find cool places to eat. Together, they review the Texas Bucket List for new restaurants to explore, then venture out that way! Diana comes from a big family and has a bunch of nephews and nieces that she talks to often. She has a bonus-kid and grandkid that live in Tennessee. Diana’s spouse has a big family in Houston who they visit often as well. For 2026, Diana plans to volunteer at the Friendship Line through the Institute on Aging and travel to Scotland and Ireland. Caerlaverock Castle in Scotland is a stronghold of the Maxwell clan! --- ## Education & Credentials - EMDR Trained, Advanced Education Institute, 2023 - Licensed Professional Counselor #90450 (Texas) - M.Ed, Counseling, University of North Texas - B.M.E., Music Education, Sam Houston State University ### Meghan Dwyer-Mach, ACN, CH **Title:** Fertility & Nutrition Coach, Herbalist ## *Curious, Disciplined, Willing, & Kind* --- My journey into healing work began with my own deep desire to understand the connection between body, mind, and spirit. My initiation happened when my oldest brother was diagnosed with cancer. This was a wakeup call to healing in unique and different ways. Through personal exploration and formal training, I discovered the power of herbal medicine, somatic awareness, and energy work in fostering profound healing and balance. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in supporting women through life’s transitions, whether that be navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or simply reconnecting with their inner wisdom. My approach is both intuitive and structured-I believe in honoring the body’s innate wisdom while also offering practical, grounded tools for healing. I bring a disciplined yet compassionate energy to my work, helping women create sustainable wellness practices that align with their unique needs. Today, I offer one-on-one consultations, group workshops, and community spaces where women can feel supported, informed, and empowered in their healing journeys. Whether through herbal remedies, movement practices, or guided self-inquiry, my goal is to help each client cultivate deeper connection, clarity, and vitality. --- ![](selva-wellness-meghan-dwyer-family-photo|display=float-right|width=300) ## Personal Outside of my work, I’m deeply connected to nature, movement, and the rhythms of life. I love early morning yoga, quiet reflection, plant based nutrition and deep conversations. My time is often spent tending to my little one, exploring holistic wellness, loving my husband and creating meaningful community connections. My toddler keeps me grounded in the present moment, and I cherish the balance between structure and flow in my daily life. My work is not just what I do-it’s an extension of how I live, and I’m honored to share this path with others. --- ## Education & Credentials - Applied Clinical Nutritionist (ACN) - Certified Herbalist (CH) - Craniosacral & Massage Therapist - Reiki Practitioner - Life & Health Coach Certification - Yoga Instructor - University of Arizona - Northern Arizona University ### Chloe Curiel **Title:** Administrative Coordinator ## *Creative, Attentive, Welcoming, Affirming* --- Chloe is an artist, a soon-to-be therapist, and a lover of community. As the Administrative Coordinator at Selva, Chloe seeks to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and adaptable presence to the collective. Communication and openness is essential to her identity and her professional practice. Upon completing her degree, she will begin working with individuals who are managing anxiety and depression, looking to deepen their relationship with themselves, or striving to live more aligned with their values. As a trauma-informed therapist, her mission is to help clients build an authentic, bold, and empowered identity. She provides a safe, welcoming space that honors and celebrates BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodiverse experiences. In her therapy work, Chloe prioritizes nervous system regulation, mindfulness, confidence-building, self- ![](chloe-curiel-personal|display=float-right) compassion, and distress tolerance. She uses an integrated approach with Person-Centered Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy (movement, music, art, and writing), Strength-Based Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential Therapy, somatic tools, and mindfulness-based practices. She believes that every person desires to feel loved and accepted, and that true fulfillment begins within the self. Raised in a family of Mexican-American artists and community activists, Chloe developed a deeply creative and inclusive worldview early on. As the sibling of an adult with intellectual disabilities, she has also spent years advocating for the mental health and quality of life of disabled communities. --- ## Personal Chloe is a visual artist, musician, and lover of people! She is constantly creating, whether it be a soft sculpture, a video installation, or a new song she's writing. She also loves to spend time with her family, friends, and fiancée. Chloe loves walking and playing with her dog, Ophelia, cooking for her loved ones, and watching movies and shows that have complex group dynamics and psychological messages. She prioritizes feeling calm, grounded, and connected with herself and others. ### Sansa & Goose **Title:** Therapy Dogs We believe that healing comes in all shapes and sizes-and sometimes, it has floppy ears and a wagging tail. Meet Sansa and Goose, our therapy dogs and resident comfort experts. Both Sansa and Goose are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, a breed world-renowned for their gentle, affectionate, and intuitive nature. Originally bred to be royal lapdogs, Sansa and Goose take their heritage very seriously, specializing in deep-pressure cuddles, empathetic listening, and melting away anxiety. **Sansa** is our gentle soul. She has an innate ability to spot whoever needs a little extra love in the room and will quietly place her head on a knee or curl up beside them to provide a grounding, calming presence. **Goose** is our joyful ambassador. With his expressive eyes and goofy charm, he excels at breaking the ice, bringing smiles to tired faces, and making everyone feel instantly welcome. Whether you are navigating a tough day, celebrating a milestone, or just need a moment of unconditional love, Sansa and Goose are here to lend an ear (and a paw). ### Cole Sawires, M.Ed., LPC-Associate **Title:** Clinical Therapist supervised by Marie Luna, LPC-S #66869 ## *Passionate, Affirming, Empathetic, and Curious* --- ### Now Accepting Aetna! Cole is passionate about creating a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where clients can authentically explore their identities, relationships, and experiences. They specialize in supporting 2SLGBTQ+, genderqueer, nonbinary, and transgender individuals, as well as those in monogamous and polyamorous relationships. Cole guides clients through identity development, self-acceptance, family dynamics, and the impact of societal stressors, firmly believing that therapy should be a place where everyone feels seen, respected, and celebrated. Grounded in empathy, collaboration, and cultural humility, Cole's approach is deeply informed by their own diverse background. They recognize how culture, community, and lived experiences shape how people move through the world. Utilizing Relational-Cultural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cole prioritizes understanding each client's unique perspective as the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship. They believe that being truly seen, heard, and understood is a profoundly healing experience, especially for those who have lacked it in the past. Cole also helps clients build empowered, healthy relationships with their partners and their own sexuality. Whether clients are exploring sexual identity, healing from shame, strengthening communication, deepening intimacy, or defining what authentic sexuality means to them, Cole provides a respectful, sex-positive space. They view sexuality as a vital component of overall well-being, self-expression, and connection when approached through a lens of consent, empowerment, and self-compassion. ![cat](cat-photo-resized|display=float-right) As a dedicated mental health advocate, Cole supports clients through life transitions, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and overwhelming new experiences. They became a therapist to provide the deep, compassionate care they once needed themselves. Cole believes that meaningful change begins by honoring each person's unique story, recognizing their inherent strengths, and moving toward the version of themselves they most want to become. Cole is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (#102632) supervised by Marie Luna, LPC-S (#66869). They hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University, and are now offering both virtual sessions throughout Texas and in-person sessions in downtown Austin. --- ## Personal ![](dog-photo-square-smaller|display=float-right) Cole spends most of their free time with their parents, partners, and pets. They have a cat named Astro and a dog named Addie, both of whom are deeply spoiled with distinct, quirky personalities that Cole adores. Quite the adventurer and thrill-seeker, Cole loves traveling, playing pool, watching horror movies, getting tattoos, baking, and visiting haunted houses. They also enjoy games of all kinds, including RPGs, video games, and board games. Cole is always looking to expand their horizons with new and interesting challenges; lately, they have been teaching themselves how to juggle and working to conquer expert mode on Guitar Hero. --- ## Education & Credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #102632 (Texas) supervised by Marie Luna, LPC-S #66869 - M.Ed., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Texas Tech University, 2026 - B.A., Psychology, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 2021 - B.A., Criminal Justice, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 2021 ## Payment Information **Accepted Payment Methods:** Credit Cards, HSA or FSA **Payment Notes:** Texas clients: Please review our _[Notice to Consumers](https://media.local-biz.site/selvawellnesscollective/files/notice-to-consumers-texas-mental-health-services-google-docs.pdf)_ regarding your rights, access to mental health records, and how to file a complaint.