My Approach
Hi! I'm Princess Manuel,LCSW, a NYC-licensed therapist who supports individuals on their healing journey. I speak at various events to shift the dominant narrative to that of collective well-being.
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Trauma-Informed lens: I am trained to support folx to be aware of triggers and the impacts in relationship to self/other. Trauma is ancestral, interpersonal and requires deep digging in a compassionate space. I will hold that container for your healing.
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Decolonization stance: For many of us, systems of oppression affects our material lives. This is historical and present. I intertwine this knowledge to find creative ways of self and collective care.
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Intersectionality approach: You have unique challenges. With a critical lens, we will decipher the intricacies of identity and how this impacts the solution to your problems.
I'm deeply committed to helping communities of color heal generational traumas that present itself in triggers, exhaustion, lack of motivation and low self-worth. I am interested in helping us thrive and rise above victimization and survival.
Education & Qualifications
My educational background has shaped my approach to therapy. I received a Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Ethnic Studies and Sociology from UC Berkeley where I started my career as a community organizer to impact systems. Then I received a Masters of Science of Social Work where I learned how to hold space for people to heal from the impact of those systems. Some modalities I will blend include narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, psychodynamic approach, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based practice, strengths-based, jungian therapy and others. I am also the Founder of LUYA Healing and Herbs where I practice holistic healing arts such as spiritual life coaching, Ablon Hilot Manual Therapy, spiritual herbalism and somatic womb alchemy. Lastly, I am a martial arts practitioner of 6+ years and bring in embodiment perspective to sessions.