Meet Melina Juárez Pérez (she/her/ella)


Student in Practicum, Supervised by Jesus Solorio

I am a heart-led practitioner guided by principles of love, compassion, liberation, and decolonization. My work focuses on the lives, health, and happiness of Chicanx, Latinx and BIPoC communities, particularly that of fat, disabled, queer, and women folk. I utilize collaging, art, mapping, oracles, and other meditative practices to help clients find alignment with their desires and purpose. I blend indigenous, feminist, and queer theory to craft a decolonial approach to counseling to help clients be free and heart-led. My approach is one that understands the foundational effects of systems of power on people’s lives and centers relationality, spirituality, and accountability in the healing process. I am currently a graduate student intern in practicum under the supervision of Jesus Solorio, LMFT.


Soy una terapista guida por mi corazón y los principios de amor, compasión, liberación, y descolonización. Me enfoco en las vidas, salud, y felicidad de gente Chicanx, Latinx, y comunidades de color, particularmente la gente gordx, con discapacidades, y mujeres. Utilizo colajes, arte, mapas, oráculos, y meditaciones para ayudar a mis clientes encontrar alineamiento con sus deseos y propósitos. Mezclo teorías indigenistas, feministas, y cuir para crear un enfoque decolonial para ayudar a mis clientes ser más libres y guidxs de corazón. Mi enfoque es uno que entiende como los sistemas de poder impactan nuestras vidas a diario y centra las relaciones, espiritualidad, y responsabilidad en el proceso de sanación. Actualmente soy un estudiante de posgrado en practicas bajo la supervisión de Jesus Solorio, LMFT.


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