We were lucky to catch up with Brenda Buenavida recently and have shared our conversation below.

Brenda, appreciate you joining us today. Over the course of your career, have you seen or experienced your field completely flip-flop or change course on something?

Hello, it’s an honor to be with you once again, sharing my story.

My turning point came when motherhood transformed me. I had been seeing patients for several years, but after becoming a mother, a new perspective opened up for me—a new way to empathize and connect with my patients. I discovered a space of need for women and families who were trying to conceive, for those navigating the loss of a pregnancy, or for women who had become mothers and were asking themselves, *”Now what do I do with this?”*

You can’t fully grasp the changes that happen on a physical, emotional, and hormonal level until you experience them. Preparing myself with additional tools to support these individuals has been, and continues to be, both beautiful and challenging.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Of course, it’s an honor to share my story. I started my professional journey studying graphology, and later, I pursued a degree in psychology. My focus has always been on understanding the person as a whole, using different techniques—whether through handwriting analysis or verbal expression.

After finishing my studies and starting to work with patients in my own practice, I began exploring other areas of psychology, such as psychogenealogy. I realized that a person doesn’t exist in isolation, they’re born into a family system, a context that shapes them, provides resources, and ideally offers a foundation for growth and development. This realization led me to work with Family Constellations, both in individual sessions and therapeutic processes. It’s an incredibly healing tool that focuses on the client’s family system, helping us view our ancestors and their influence on our lives from a new perspective.

Over time, and after becoming a mother myself, I trained as a Doula. Motherhood opened my eyes to the emotional and practical challenges many women and families face when transitioning into parenthood. There’s often a lack of support during this period, and I wanted to help fill that gap. Becoming a parent for the first time is a profound experience it’s intense, transformative, and deeply emotional, as you take on the responsibility of caring for a new life that depends entirely on you.

Today, I work with individuals virtually, offering sessions to people from anywhere in the world. Whether we’re exploring family systems, psychological tools, or emotional support, my mission is to help my clients connect with themselves and their own healing process.

My approach considers the person as a whole, addressing their physical, mental, and emotional aspects within the context of their family system. I work with everything they are and everything that may currently be causing discomfort. Depending on the type of session the client chooses, I apply different techniques and resources to support them on their journey to balance and well-being.

Do you think you’d choose a different profession or specialty if you were starting now?

Absolutely! I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to choose my profession and specialty again. My journey is still evolving, as I’m currently continuing my education in parenting and breastfeeding specialization to further support mothers during their journey. I would choose every single challenge my profession has brought me and every patient I’ve had the privilege to work with. They have taught me—and continue to teach me—how to be the best version of myself every day.
It’s an honor for me to accompany so many growth processes on every level—to support mothers in finding their best version for their children, and to walk alongside each individual through the different moments of their evolution. It’s a deeply healing experience for me as well, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of these journeys.

Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?

In addition to training and knowledge, I believe the most useful thing is the ability to deeply empathize with people and connect with them from an authentic and human place. Listening without judgment, understanding their processes, and accompanying them with respect is fundamental. It’s also key to be in constant self-awareness and self-care because only from a place of internal balance can one support and guide others. Passion for what you do and the commitment to continue learning and growing are also essential in order to offer the best in every session.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/lic.buenavida
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