I have to admit, I have not been therapeutic here on this blog in a while–6 months to be exact. I continue, as always, being a mama, and that caused me to lose focus on some of the other things I had going on in my life. But, life is the best teacher, and because of some much-needed motivation and the desire to continue the work I began, I am back. I am refocused, and ready to write about the thing that I love the most. I want to share my passion for families, and parenting, and bringing up our children in safe and loving environments, where not only do parents meet physical needs, but also care for their emotional wellbeing.
I’d like to remind you of who I am and what I do, so you can get to know me better. I also want to tell you that I have some exciting ideas and things in store for you, the reader and I can’t wait to get started such as contests, interviews with experts, “Ask Your Therapeutic Mama” segments, stories, tips for your own family and much more. I hope that we can learn and grow together; this is as much a personal work as it is a service for you.
Also, go back and read some of my other entries if you haven’t done so, and give me your feedback. I love to hear from you and it helps me and others know we aren’t alone in our experiences.
My name is Denise Varela, LMHC, NCC, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and national certified counselor who graduated from Alliance Graduate School of Counseling, a division of Alliance Theological Seminary/Nyack College. I’m currently working on my PhD in Clinical Psychology at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute, and I am specializing in Pre and Perinatal Psychology. I am a member of the New York Mental Health Counselors Association. I currently practices in Queens, NY and I see clients from the surrounding areas. I am fluent in English and Spanish.
Queens Therapy provides low-cost services to clients and organizations where there is a need. A sliding scale fee is available.
Visit my website at www.queenstherapynyc.com for more information.
