Individual and relational counseling services for those that are often left out of the narrative.
It’s time to reclaim our spot at the table.
(Mendez, 2022)
“Colonialism has sought to industrialize our minds and bodies—to strip us from our connection to our true selves, our ancestors, the Earth, and our sense of sovereignty. It has systematically brought destruction and genocide to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who honor this connection, and have honored it since time immemorial. It seeks to continue to distance humanity from its wholeness so that it can fill that void with whatever benefits the colonial agenda at the time.”
(Bhatia & Priya, 2021)
“Western psychology, with its focus on individualism, is born from modernity’s preoccupation with “progress” and the unfolding of the Western self as contained, atomic, and separate from community and history. Western-influenced psychological interventions that both depersonalize (from a biomedical lens) and individualize (by divorcing from social and cultural relations) a person’s suffering cause more harm than healing.”
I am in alignment with the statement written by Dr. Jennifer Mullan, founder of Decolonizing Therapy, and Melody Li, LMFT, founder of Inclusive Therapists. Click here to learn more.
— Monina Reyes, LPCC.0020948
About Monina
I (she/her/siyá) am a queer, Asian (Filipinx) immigrant therapist (LPCC.0020948) with a passion for serving People of the Global Majority and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I grew up in the Philippines and spent most of my childhood and adolescence in Florida. I believe in the power of having a therapist that is representative of the populations they aim to serve - this serves as my why.
In my free time, I love to read, write, admire the mountains/sky, and explore local coffee shops & bookstores! I also adore time spent with my loved ones, including my friends, partner, and cats (you can find them on my website somewhere!)
Therapeutic
Specialties
I hold a vast array of personal & professional knowledge/experience in the following concerns and communities:
Do any of these relate to your experience?
Adolescents, adults, monogamous and non-monogamous couples/systems
Anxiety, depression, adjustment; self-esteem, body image; issues with trust, communication, and/or intimacy
Discovery and acceptance of self; Intersectionality of identity
Unlearning internalized shame, racism, homophobia, etc. as a historically marginalized person (i.e. Queer and/or Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC)
Systemic stressors (e.g. political climate, environmental anxiety, class/race divides, systemic racism, etc.) & their impact on overall well-being
Healing from religious trauma (e.g. Christianity, Catholicism, etc.), childhood trauma, and/or historical trauma
Transracial adoptees, mutiply marginalized people, individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) mental health
“Model minority” myth, imposter syndrome, perfectionistic tendencies, “oldest daughter syndrome”
Holding collectivistic values within an individualistic society
Adult children of emotionally immature parents
Reparenting yourself, practicing self-compassion, exploring & processing inner child/attachment wounds
Learning to accept and understand rejected parts of Self (e.g. “shadow self”)
Family/system “disruptors”
Individuals who are the first in their family of origin to disrupt cycles of intergenerational trauma (i.e. your family doesn’t believe in therapy); processing intergenerational trauma, patterns, dynamics
Constructing a version of yourself outside of your family’s expectations
Those who identify as the “black sheep” of the family system and/or lacking sense of belonging
Immigrant and refugee mental health
First-generation and second-generation individuals/systems
Migratory / transnational grief, cultural bereavement
International students, political refugees, asylum seekers
Deconstruction of religious trauma (e.g. Christianity, Catholicism, etc.), childhood trauma, and/or historical trauma
… if so, you. may be in the right place.
Mental Health Counseling Services
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Individual Counseling
$100
Sliding scale options available
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Couple/Relational Counseling
$145
Sliding scale options available
Land Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral and contemporary lands of the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Apache, Comanche, and the 48 contemporary tribal nations who have inhabited and cared for this region for countless generations. I pay my respects to their elders past, present, and emerging and express my gratitude for their profound and enduring connection to this land. I also acknowledge the historic and ongoing injustices, including forced removals, genocide, and dispossession that continue to impact Indigenous communities in Colorado and beyond. I honor the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples who continue to maintain their cultural traditions and languages as well as the ongoing struggle for justice, sovereignty, and cultural revitalization; I stand with the Land Back movement.
I also acknowledge the labor of enslaved Africans and their descendants who worked this stolen land for the colonists, and who continue to disproportionately face economic oppression, racism, violence, and exploitation.
Going beyond land acknowledgement - read me!
Contact
I understand the importance of accessibility and convenience when seeking therapeutic services. That is why I have developed a user-friendly contact form that allows individuals to easily reach out for support. This contact form provides a safe and confidential space for individuals to express their needs, concerns, and preferences. Whether it is to inquire about our counseling services, book an appointment, or ask any questions, our contact form ensures a seamless and efficient communication process. I am committed to responding promptly (1-2 business days) to all inquiries, ensuring that individuals receive the support they need in a timely manner.
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Providing accessible telehealth services for the state of Colorado only.