Melizza is a licensed clinical social worker and somatic coach. She has over 15 years of clinical experience in supporting people navigating mental health conditions, end of life, grief, chronic illness, and trauma. Melizza is committed to lifelong learning and sharing knowledge in an accessible way. She has completed two years of rigorous somatic training through Somatic Experiencing International and is currently enrolled in a third year of training at the advanced level.  Melizza has also completed additional somatic courses and trainings by Peter Levine and Kimberly Ann Johnson.  In addition, Melizza has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and working with adult children of emotionally immature parents/caregivers.  She brings her unique clinical and somatic trainings together along with her professional and personal experiences of navigating motherhood, bicultural identity, and living with a chronic and progressive medical condition.