Blanca I. Valentín, LMHC

Blanca (she/her/ella) is a licensed clinician, circle keeper, trainer and coach with over 25 years of experience in clinical work, leadership, workforce learning and development and circle keeping. Blanca’s work is deeply rooted in social justice and anti-oppressive practices. These practices prioritize uplifting voices, holistic healing, and fostering wellness in individuals, communities, and organizations. At the core of the work lies the belief that collective healing is essential for our liberation and overall well-being. 

Blanca founded Vida Wellness and Counseling in 2022 after many years in the non-profit industrial complex. Vida Wellness and Counseling is dedicated to cultivating healing, wellness, and community care. Healing is not a linear process and cannot be achieved in isolation; it is through community and connection that we find true healing. 

We are dedicated to sharing our wisdom and knowledge, focusing on Healing, Community, and Learning as the foundation of the work. 

Mission

Our mission at Vida Wellness and Counseling is to empower and uplift historically marginalized communities through healing, wellness, and liberation. We are dedicated to treating every individual with dignity, respect, and a deep appreciation for their authenticity and self-knowledge. By fostering collective liberation, embracing radical healing, and reclaiming cultural and ancestral practices, we seek to transform  wellness. 

Guiding Philosophy and Approach   

1. Centering healing through a holistic approach that includes all areas of wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual and mental.

2. Culturally Affirming & Trauma Responsive— honoring values, beliefs and lived experiences. 

3. Transformative/Restorative Justice— Healing, learning, and thriving in community through circle practice-creating a more just society where individuals feel empowered to create safe spaces for dialogue when harm occurs.