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Jessenia Velez MSW, LISW-S (she/her/ella)

I offer therapy for adults with a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach. I understand that much of our pain comes not only from personal experiences, but also from systemic, cultural, and social factors that influence our lives.

I see therapy as a tool for support and reflection—a space where you can explore your story, process difficult experiences, and relate to yourself with greater acceptance and compassion.

  • Being a therapist means holding safe and compassionate spaces for others while continuing to hold my own personal process. I consider myself a feminist and activist therapist, committed to social justice and to creating spaces where you feel seen and valued for who you are.

    As a highly sensitive person, I have learned to move through the world with that human sensitivity, and I bring the same care and empathy into our sessions. I deeply believe in the power of human connection and in what can emerge when someone listens to your pain with empathy and respect. For me, meaningful therapeutic work grows from an authentic relationship based on trust, warmth, humor, and curiosity.

    As a Latina, I recognize both the privileges and the intersections that shape my identity. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I am cisgender and have no visible disabilities. I often integrate conversations about oppression and privilege in sessions because I firmly believe we cannot leave out the psychological effects of racism, sexism, classism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, colorism, anti-Roma discrimination, Islamophobia, statelessness discrimination, xenophobia, and fatphobia in our lives—they are part of the equation of our mental health.

    I have a personal interest in existential and humanistic therapies, such as logotherapy.

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Puerto Rico

    • Master’s Degree in Social Work with a focus on Families, Children, and Adolescents from Case Western Reserve University

    • Doctoral Student

  • Training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

    Level 1 and Level 2 Certification in the Gottman Method (Couples Therapy)

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