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LatinX Can
A bi-weekly interview series showcasing latinx professionals sharing the tips and tricks that helped them turn their dreams into reality. This podcast provides inspiration, support, and actionable advice that can help you too, achieve your goals.
LatinX Can
071: How to Start Therapy with Dulce Orozco, LMHC.
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Dr. Jeniree Flores Delgado
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Season 8
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Episode 71
Meet Dulce Orozco the Latina immigrant therapists who invites us to look at therapy as a preventive tool to take care of ourselves or to help us level up to the next challenge.
Dulce is a resilient licensed mental health counselor who embarked on an arduous path from Venezuela to the U.S. As an international student, Dulce faced challenges, triumphs, and a determination that shaped her into the remarkable therapist she is today.
In this episode, we dive into:
- Growing up in Venezuela & her Journey to the U.S. The early life experiences that turned her into a courageous 17 year old who found a way to study, work, and make a life in the U.S.
- The International Student Struggle: Navigating cultural nuances, finding employment, and understanding that meritocracy isn’t always the key.
- Cultural Competence in Mental Health: The importance of working with therapists who understand your cultural background and how cultural competence fosters trust, empathy, and healing.
- Therapy as Prevention: View therapy not only as a reactive measure but also as a proactive tool for well-being in a safe and judgment-free space.
- Interviewing Potential Therapists: Learn the essential questions to ask when interviewing potential therapists to help you find the right fit for you.
- Affording Therapy: Demystifies the financial aspect of therapy. Whether through insurance, sliding scales, or community resources, learn practical tips on making therapy accessible.
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