Serena (Seh-REH-nah)

Serena was born in small-town Powell, Wyoming and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. They currently reside in East Harlem NYC. Outside of their role as a therapist, Serena is an avid lover of video games, anime, sci-fi and fantasy novels, and snuggling up with their fur babies, Xochi and Maru. They have a love for the cold (yes, winter time is a joy!), attending spin classes with friends, and admiring the beautiful mountains of Denver, CO when visiting their family.

Serena’s lived experiences in rural and urban environments are a cornerstone for their passion for mental wellness and BIPOC LGBTQ+ communities. Their identity as a queer trans-femme Mexican American has influenced their spiritual practice with ancestral healing, tarot/divination, and dream work.

As a clinician, Serena has received master’s level and post-master training through the NY Department of Education, The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, and the Stephen Mitchell Relational Center. Their interest in healing work began with their own journey towards mental wellness while surviving under US American imperialism. Serena’s practice prides itself in deep listening, wonder, discovery, and the innate humanness of relationships.