Meet Iliamari Vázquez Houston, LCSW
Owner & Clinical Director of With An Open Heart, LLC
Hi, I’m Iliamari— a proud Latina trauma therapist, runner, wife, mama, and daughter of Puerto Rican parents. I’m also the founder and Clinical Director of With An Open Heart, LLC, a group practice based in Tempe, Arizona. I’ve been in private practice for over three years and have worked in the mental and behavioral health field for more than 15.
My passion has always been rooted in creating safe, affirming spaces for healing, especially for those who are often overlooked—Black, Brown, Indigenous, and marginalized communities. I work with individuals aged 14 and up, and hold a special place in my heart for adolescents and BIPOC women navigating life transitions, identity exploration, and the deep work of breaking generational cycles.
I believe in therapy that’s not only trauma-informed and culturally grounded, but also human. That means laughter, movement, storytelling, truth-telling, and healing that’s aligned with who you are—not who you’re told to be.
As a social worker, I’ve held many roles across Arizona’s diverse communities. Whether I was supporting families, mentoring youth, or advocating for better access to care, one thing has always remained true: healing happens in relationship—when we feel seen, safe, and heard.
Why I Do This Work
Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, culture, identity, and community shaped my view of the world—and my calling. I wanted to serve people who looked like me, spoke like me, and faced similar generational patterns and pressures. In our communities, especially among BIPOC women and youth, there’s so much strength—and also so much that’s left unspoken.
My work is about helping you give voice to those stories.
Whether you’re exploring your identity, navigating motherhood, healing past trauma, or just figuring out what’s next, I’m here to walk alongside you—without judgment, without pressure—just compassion and real conversation.
A Bit More About Me
Outside of therapy, you’ll find me on a trail or treadmill (movement is medicine!), loving on my two spirited children, and supporting my partner—a BIPOC first responder. I deeply believe in creating healthier generational patterns, starting at home. Whether it’s through sharing culture, setting boundaries, or simply moving our bodies in ways that feel good, healing is always in motion—and it starts with small, intentional steps.
If you’re looking for a therapist who gets it—who honors your culture, your complexity, and your capacity to grow—I’d love to connect.
With An Open Heart, LLC. 