Uncover what's really driving your financial choices and start building habits that help you feel more confident and in control of your money.
Saul Vasquez
Agro-Industrial Engineer by trade
Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based Financial Coach and Counselor
Blending Personal Growth and Personal Finance
My Coaching and Counseling Approach
is inspired by combining principles from Process Engineering, Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Neurofinance, and Behavioral Economics. This blend has created the following counseling process:
Change starts from within!
1. Awareness and Acceptance
We will work together to build Awareness to understand the roots of your financial behaviors and habits. We’ll explore your underlying beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors tied to your financial decisions and daily habits, helping you understand how they impact your overall well-being and financial stability.
2. Behavioral Change and Money Vision
In this stage, we will develop a personalized action plan that aligns with your goals and values. We’ll break down your financial vision into clear, achievable steps tailored to your unique situation. By focusing on your strengths and values, we’ll create a roadmap to help you start building new financial habits and behaviors that move you closer to lasting success.
3. Commitment and Consistency
This is the final stage, we will fine-tune your action plan, using insights and feedback from our sessions to make any necessary adjustments. With ongoing support and accountability, you’ll stay committed to your goals, ensuring that every step forward is both meaningful and aligned with your long-term financial vision.
You deserve to rewrite your money story!
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I am
an individual who’s building a legacy (breaking the cycle), one step at a time, by starting from within.
Where I come from
I was born and raised in El Salvador; I emigrated to the USA in 2016 after achieving my college degree in Food Science – Agro-Industrial Engineering.
It was challenging adjusting to a new country, but I knew one thing: I wanted to make the most of this opportunity that life and love gave me. My six years in college taught me one thing well; “it’s all about the process.” Life has taught me that “it’s all about people.”
After working in the wine and alcohol industry for five years, I realized that I wanted to continue working more closely with people. I left the production field during the COVID-19 pandemic to become a Housing Counselor and Financial Coach. Without embracing this new opportunity, I wouldn’t have discovered how important it is to view our finances from a psychological lens. I discovered that my avoidance tendency was impacting my relationship with money.
Money plays a significant role in our lives, whether we realize it or not. I didn’t fully understand this until I discovered that the value of money goes beyond what’s printed on the bill. The meaning we attach to money is deeply rooted in our subconscious minds, shaped by the messages and experiences we’ve encountered. These money stories can influence our financial decisions without us even realizing it, operating on autopilot.
FAQ
What is the first session like? The first session is a chance to get to know you, your goals, and your aspirations. I will potentially ask more questions than usual during this session to can gain clarity and perspective on whatever situations you want to address.
Do you see clients in person? All services are provided virtually.
Do you have a refund policy? If you feel like you didn’t get any value from our session, I will reimburse 100% of your money. However, I will ask you for feedback on improving the service for others if that’s the case.
Do you accept clients free of charge? Yes! Actually, I’m in the process of earning the remaining 10% of the hours required to complete the AFC certification. Therefore, I am taking clients free of charge at the moment.
What topics can we discuss? Your relationship or connection with money, how to overcome financial shame and guilt, budget, emergency fund, credit, debt management, and personal growth. My focus is not just on numbers; it also includes the psychology of money in the equation.