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BIOGRAPHY

Luisa was born and raised in San Salvador El Salvador, she is fluent in Spanish, English, and French (spoken). She lived in France for a year  building cultural awareness and now lives in Tucson, AZ. Luisa completed a Bachelors of Art in psychology and the University of Arizona, a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Phoenix, Southern Campus. Luisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist by the Arizona Trauma Institute. Luisa worked in the community mental health system with SMI, Developmental Disabilities, and with LGBTQIA, particularly with members of the Trans community. Later Luisa facilitated Trauma Informed and Co-occurring disorders Intensive Out Patient groups (IOP) for a private psychiatric hospital, also in Tucson, AZ. At this time Luisa is devoted  full time to build her private practice with the effort to focus in solidarity to immigration and other marginalized communities.