In this episode, Yuri shares about her journey to finding her authentic passion and how that shows up in her life and in her work.  

In this episode, Evelyn and I dive into conversation around what it means to bring our experiences to the table and feels connections across intersection and identity.  She also discusses what is needed for mental health practitioners and other providers who work with newcomer and immigrant communities. 

Connect with Evelyn https://www.lamaripositahealing.com/

Music by Artelia Green & The Bandanas 

In this episode, Christhmus Presence and I catch up around how our school journeys have transformed us (or not). We also get into their take on abolition work and what it means to decolonize mental health. 

Connect with Christhmus Presence here- https://www.christhmuspresence.com

Music by Artelia Green & The Bandanas 

In this episode, Rosa discusses her journey of how she overcame her counselor's negative feedback and forged her path towards finding herself as an LCSW where she gets to serve her community.  She shares on the importance of having representation and mentors that look like us take us under their wings and show us that we are capable.  

Connect with Rosa Shadrin-Toledo, LCSW

http://www.radicalhealing.us/roxytoledo.html

https://www.instagram.com/mindfulpathspllc19/

Music by Artelia Green & the Bandanas

In this interview, Yessenia and Claudia deep dive into Yessenia's journey in integrating her own healing experiences and how that has informed her therapy practice in support clients in their own healing path.  Yessenia shares on how trauma can impact us on different levels and how incorporating a mindfulness practice can help better our understanding of our inner experiences.

Connect with Yessenia Lajara, LMSW, TCTSY-F 

https://www.yessenialajara.com/

Music by Artelia Green & the Bandanas 

During the interview, Claudette Mestayer, LCSW and Claudia share their stories on how intergenerational trauma manifests itself in their families as well as in their communities.  They share on some of the challenges of what it's taken to recognize and name toxic family patterns as well as how they have learned to integrate healing around these patterns while continuing to support folks in the community in doing their deep healing work.  

Connect with Claudia Mestayer, LCSW 

https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/united-states/oakland/therapist/claudette-mestayer

https://www.instagram.com/therapywithclaudette

Therapy For Us By Us is a podcast centering black and brown experiences in wellness.  I hope you'll join the conversation.