
Understand Your Roots Unleash Your Potential
Keynotes, workshops, therapy, and writing that help first-generation professionals and trailblazers transform cultural expectations into leadership strength, build resilience, and thrive in every space they enter.
You have worked hard all your life, and you expected to feel fulfilled, stress-free, at peace, and happy.
Yet you often find yourself feeling out of place, exhausted, silenced, and filled with self-doubt.
You’re seeking support because you’re ready to move beyond feeling “Ni de aquí, ni de allá.” You’re ready to turn these feelings into a journey of self-discovery and connection. You want to shed the weight of guilt and loneliness, strengthen your relationships, set boundaries with confidence, and reclaim your voice.
Above all, you’re ready to stop feeling out of place and start feeling deeply connected to yourself and your community.

If this resonates with you, we may be a good match!
I am the eldest daughter of hard-working-class immigrant parents from Mexico and El Salvador. I know what it means to bridge cultures—sometimes as a translator, sometimes as a trailblazer. These lived experiences, combined with my clinical expertise, shape my work as a psychologist, keynote speaker, and advocate for first-generation professionals, trailblazers, and leaders navigating cultural complexity.

I help individuals reclaim their cultural strengths, build confidence, and turn feelings of ni de aquí, ni de allá into personal and professional power.
Whether I’m delivering a keynote, facilitating a workshop, or holding space in therapy, my work is grounded in a deep understanding of how our cultura shapes mental health, resilience, and success.
Ready to inspire your audience or begin your healing journey?
Welcome to Calathea Wellness
Coaching and Psychological Services, Inc.
Named after the Calathea plant, a symbol for new beginnings, this space is dedicated to nurturing your mental well-being, with a special focus on honoring your cultura. As a first-generation individual, you embody a new beginning and represent a new chapter for your family. Here, you're not just a client; you're a valued community member poised for growth and healing.