Lizette
Vela

Graduate Student – Supervised by Melissa Figueroa

Degrees

M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in progress
B.A. in Psychology

My Philosophy

Life is messy and it can feel overwhelming to navigate through life’s difficulties. As a bilingual
graduate student, I am committed to providing a safe space for diverse clients to share their life
stories with me while providing an authentic, supportive and nonjudgmental environment. I am
here to support you and allow you to express your thoughts and feelings. I strive to offer hope,
challenge clients’ perspectives, and collaboratively work with clients.
I use a variety of helping theories and evidence-based techniques, I tailor my approach to meet
clients’ specific needs. During my sessions, I tend to practice gestalt, cognitive behavioral and
person-center. I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate your individual path to healing
and personal growth, no matter what stage you’re in.

Juntos, crearemos un espacio seguro donde podrás expresar libremente tus pensamientos y
sentimientos. Me esfuerzo por crear un ambiente auténtico y cómodo para cada uno de mis
clientes y juntos, podemos aprender y crecer.