What does it mean to decolonize mental health?
What does it mean to decolonize mental health?
Decolonized mental health services for those that often go unseen, unheard, and under-recognized.
This space is yours.
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 the QTBIPOC 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:
Presenting Concerns
QTBIPOC Liberation
Self-Liberation and Collective Liberation
Asian, Asian-American, and/or Pacific Islander mental health
Immigrant and refugee mental health
Intersectionality of historically oppressed identities
Sociopolitical, environmental, systemic stressors & their impact on overall well-being
Deconstruction of religious trauma (e.g. Christianity, Catholicism, etc.), childhood trauma, and/or historical trauma
Exploration and clarification of identity and personal values
Inner child healing and self-compassion work
Identification of attachment wounds
Intergenerational Trauma, Patterns, and Dynamics
Concerns around anxiety, depression, body image, trauma, and adjustment
Communities
Young adults (16+), adults, and relational systems
Queer and/or Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC)
Individuals that hold multiple marginalized identities
First-, second- + generation individuals/systems
Children of emotionally immature parents
Parentified children
Monogamous and/or ethically non-monogamous systems
Couples, polycules, etc.
Family/system “disruptors”
Individuals who are the first in their family of origin to disrupt cycles of intergenerational trauma
Those seeking to individuate from an origin of enmeshment
Those who identify as the “black sheep” of the family system and/or lacking sense of belonging
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.
What now?
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.