At Vent With Purpose, we bridge behavioral science and emotional understanding to help people grow with awareness and intention. Our work transforms emotional reaction into purposeful reflection and meaningful change.

At Vent With Purpose, we help individuals and organizations navigate emotional roadblocks, regulate behavior, and unlock their full potential.
Our approach blends behavioral science, psychology, and compassionate coaching to transform emotional reactions into awareness, direction, and growth.
We believe everyone can turn emotional challenges into opportunities for clarity and confidence.
Through guided reflection, science-based techniques, and curiosity-driven exploration, Vent With Purpose creates safe spaces where people can express, understand, and evolve.
Our mission is simple: to help you vent, reflect, regroup, and grow.


We integrate behavioral science and emotional regulation principles to guide individuals beyond reaction and into purposeful reflection.
By identifying how your fight-or-flight response shows up — whether you tend to fight, flee, or freeze — we help you recognize patterns and develop tools to respond with calm and awareness.
We design workshops that bring emotional awareness and behavior science to classrooms, workplaces, and communities, including:
Click, Scroll, Control – Understanding digital addiction and regaining balance in a connected world.
Are Feelings True or False? – Exploring how emotions influence perception and behavior.
Guided Venting Sessions – Learning to express emotions with intention instead of repetition.
Each program blends research, practical tools, and open dialogue — helping people move from emotional overwhelm to empowered growth.
Vent With Purpose was founded by Sandra Villafán, a behavioral coach, educator, and faculty member at Loyola Marymount University.
With a background in psychology, public health, and emotional regulation, she brings years of academic and practical experience to every workshop and program.
Sandra’s professional credentials include:
B.A. in Psychology – Antioch University Los Angeles
Graduate – UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Program
Public Health Program (in progress) – Arkansas College of Health Education
Certified Coach – International Coaching Federation (ICF)


Through every workshop and session, Vent With Purpose continues to build a bridge between science and self-awareness — empowering people to grow with purpose and presence.