Joshua Magallanes PLLC

12/20/2025

Holidays can intensify identity-related stress for LGBTQIA+ people and communities of color. I see how cultural expectations, family dynamics, and past attachment wounds can converge and make rest feel out of reach. i combine attachment-informed therapy and cognitive techniques (like gentle cognitive restructuring) to help you name what’s happening and make practical shifts.

Micro-practice: Try 4-6 slow breaths where you imagine safe presence on the inhale and supported connection on the exhale (attachment-aware breathing). Repeat for 2–3 minutes to ground your nervous system.

I offer in-person and remote sessions in Seattle and welcome individuals, couples, and groups—especially LGBTQIA+ folks and people of color. If you’d like support, visit https://wix.to/oSfWLCk to learn more or book.

12/19/2025

Holidays can be heavy — here are three quick grounding practices you can use in the moment: 1) Breath anchor: inhale for 4, exhale for 6 while naming one steady truth (“I am safe for now”); 2) Sensory check-in: name 3 things you can see, 2 you can touch, 1 you can hear; 3) Micro-boundary script: “I need a short break—I'll be back in X minutes.” I offer culturally responsive, social-justice-informed therapy with remote and sliding-scale options for q***r and BIPOC clients in Seattle . Visit https://wix.to/YmXdARE to learn more or reach out.

12/18/2025

At Joshua Magallanes PLLC, we work with clients to turn identity-based stress into clear goals and practical steps. Recently I supported a q***r client of color who wanted less social anxiety at work and stronger relationships at home. We collaborated on a plan: 1) cognitive restructuring to reframe self-critical thoughts, 2) attachment work to build trust in relationships, and 3) community-centered coping strategies (peer support and boundary setting). Over months they reported fewer panic moments, more honest conversations, and a renewed sense of belonging in the East Madison Street neighborhood. If you’re seeking justice-oriented, intersectional care in Seattle, I’d welcome a conversation. Schedule a visit: https://wix.to/h19TS5V

12/16/2025

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I offer three brief reflective prompts you can use before or between sessions to clarify identity-related stressors and guide our work together. 1) Which parts of my identity feel safest right now, and which feel most vulnerable? (This shows immediate grounding and targets safety.) 2) What past expe...

12/05/2025

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As the holiday season approaches, I’m reaching out to acknowledge that this time of year can be particularly challenging, especially for those in the q***r and communities of color. It's okay to have mixed feelings. You’re not alone in this.

07/19/2025

Celebrating my 12th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. Más allá 🙏🤗🎉

11/14/2024

As we enter the season that can be both celebratory and challenging, have you checked in with yourself and your support systems? Love on self so you can love on others hearthers ❤️

10/05/2024

Celebrated 12 years in private practice yesterday! I’m super proud and humbled! Here’s to another 12 👊🏾

10/11/2021

Share your story, if you don’t the world will for you! Más allá
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01/01/2021

New Year new opportunities and new growth. Live big notice everyone and every moment. Abrazos feliz año nuevo 😘 🌈

12/31/2020

Using history and experience to move us forward-using each day as an opportunity to reinvent ourselves.