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.
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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.