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I received my 2nd Moderna Covid vaccine on Tuesday & I am privileged to have been fully vaccinated. I felt great after getting the vaccine. Picked up my ginger bottles from @andreashealthykitchen and even worked out with @babesofwellness The symptoms started the morning after. I had mild nausea (felt more like morning sickness), mild headache, moderate body aches and a fever of 101.6. The symptoms did not last long and I only took two Ibuprofen. The only symptom that lasted 4...8 hours is the feeling of tiredness and lethargic. I rested on and off and thankful for my mama that made me a caldo de res I was not looking forward to the symptoms cuz you all know we mamas don't get sick days. Thankfully my lil guy was a trooper, he found ways to keep himself busy and helped to take care of mama. The symptoms are different for everyone and they are nothing compared to what COVID has been doing to our community. Being fully vaccinated does not make me exempt to not wearing a mask or not socially distancing yet I have never been more relieved to have gotten these vaccines. We are not in the clear just yet, but I do pray for better days to come for us all because we need them Wishing you all a great Friday and a wonderful weekend #healandgrowtherapy #fridayfeelings #mentalhealthclinician #longbeachclinician #latinxmentalhealth #covidvaccineadvocate #misaludmentalimporta #sanar #crecer #heal #grow #pleasewearamask #pleasesocialdistance #covid19mentalhealthadvocate #latinxmentalhealthcommunity #covid_19 #pandemic #collectivetrauma #loss #pandemia #saludmental See more

I got my first dose of the COVID19 Moderna vaccine on Friday. I now wait 4 weeks for my second dose. I am blessed and grateful to have the opportunity as a healthcare professional to be one of the first groups in getting vaccinated. COVID is wiping away our latinx community & I am responsible as a clinician to be part of the solution not perpetuating the problem. I did my research and feel confident with my decision. I am responsible in taking care of myself & my family. I al...so have an ethical responsibility and obligation to do what is right to continue to serve the frontline and essential workers I am working with during this pandemic. Please continue to wear a mask, socially distance & wash your hands! Whether you are healthy, have underlying issues or family members at risk please do your part to help bring these numbers down. The aftermath of this pandemic will be felt for years to come mentally & emotionally. The collective trauma, grief & loss we are experiencing as a community weighs heavily on my heart and it hurts yet today I feel hopeful, today I feel lighter and today I continue to pray for a better 2021. I had no symptoms besides a mile sore arm 24 hours after vaccine as if I was sore from lifting weights. Much love and peacewishing you all a blessed, healthy and prosperous 2021 #healandgrowtherapy #therapythoughts #tuesdaytherapy #covidvaccine #moderna #mentalhealthclinician #mentalhealthmatters #longbeachlmft #healthcareprofessional #mentalhealthmatters #emotionalhealthmatters #latinaclinician #latinxcommunitymentalhealth #saludmentalimporta #saludemocionalimporta #latinxmentalhealthmatters #misaludmentalimporta #covid #pandemic #trauma #grief #loss #healandgrow #heal #grow #sanar #crecer #healingisgrowing #sanarescrecer See more

During these times of uncertainty we are all looking ahead and wondering when this will all end and we can get back to a sense of "normality". Times are challenging for all of us and we may see no end in sight or the light looks dim, at times not even on. This pandemic will have repercussions felt for years to come. Our mental & emotional health is not only being tested now but we still have yet to see how this trauma will manifest in our communities and its members and to be... honest that scares me. Just like we were not prepared for this health crisis, we are not prepared for the mental health crisis that will arise. Our system continues to fail Latinx people, we have excruciating poor leadership and our communities continue to suffer at the hands of capitalist monsters. I, like all of you, feel the immensity of all of this. Besides praying for it to end, I want to make it an even bigger mission to be there for my latinx community and support their mental and emotional wellbeing. My people, my community and my family are in this together with you all. We are not alone, we will, as always, come out resilient and strong yet we cant ignore that we will need even more support along the way. Please tag all organizations, agencies or individuals supporting the latinx community to share resources! Wishing you all a blessed & safe week #healandgrowtherapy #mentalmonday #mentalhealth #saludmental #saludemocional #latinxtherapy #latinxsaludmental #latinxmentalhealth #latinxcommunity #mentalhealthmatters #coronavirus #pandemic #anxiety #depression #trauma #communitymentalhealth #therapyforlatinx #latinxtherapy #longbeachlmft #latinaclinician #bilingualmentalhealth #saludmentalbilingüe See more

Happy Monday! In the midst of the chaos and overwhelming anxiety it is important to have a community we can reach out too for support. Checking in with others to vent or seek support is crucial to help our mental and emotional wellbeing. But what if that anxiety has just been intensified or triggered with what is going on? What if you can't drive to see your therapist or do not have one or are doing what is right and keeping social distancing? I am currently accepting tele th...erapy clients at a sliding scale fee. If you are interested in setting something up or know of someone who needs it, send them my way! You can reach me at 562-452-0199 or email me at [email protected] with any questions or how we can get started! Please allow yourself the space to feel what you are feeling. Call or email me, we can talk more in detail and if its resources you need I can help with that too! PLEASE NO DMS! Stay safe, blessed and healthy #healandgrowtherapy #latinxmentalhealth #saludmentalparatodos #bilingualservices #sehablaespañol #coronavirus #teletherapy #support #anxiety #longbeachlmft #stress #panicmode #ansiedad #terapia #saludmental #saludemocional #findingwaystocopeduringstressfultimes #latinxtherapy #sanar #crecer #terapia #latinxsaludmental #saludmental #saludemocional #serviciosbiculturales #biculturalservices See more

Happy Wednesday! Heal and Grow Therapy is more than just the name I felt strongly to call my private practice. It's also the journey I have been on myself the last 5 years. As a LMFT, I feel it is critical in my work to be transparent with my clients. If I am not healing and growing myself, how can I help others do the same? By no means does that make me an expert. What it does is create a therapeutic relationship and connection that helps the process of therapy feel more aut...hentic. I embrace my role as a clinician but I am beyond grateful for every client who walks through my door. They have taught me so much about myself, my work as a clinician and the importance of helping my community heal one person at a time Therapy for me is a blessing! The opportunity to heal my wounds and grow into a better version of myself! My goal is that as a clinician I am providing the same safe space for my clients : @l.a.momma #healandgrowtherapy #heal #grow #therapy #wellnesswednesday #sanar #crecer #terapia #latinxmentalhealth #latinxsaludmental #misaludmentalesimportante #misaludmentalesorioridad #mentalhealtg #saludmental #mentalwellness #emotionalwellness #longbeachlmft #transparencyintherapy #authenticityintherapy #laterapiatrabaja #therapyworks #saludmental #saludemocional #terapista #psicotetarapistalatina #latinxtherapy #therapyforlatinx See more

Happy Monday! Welcome to Heal and Grow Therapy! I am Susana Marquez, LMFT, 1st generation college graduate, Latina, Central American descent doctorate student (Psy.D), mama of my 5 year old sonshine basketball lover, Laker hardcore fanatic Im currently finishing up my dissertation, own & run two private practices constantly need a nap #momlife and I love having a good laugh! I created this space & opened up my practice when I realized the hardships our latinx communi...ty faces when it comes to mental health. Lets be real, there is not a lot of safe POC mental health places for our community, who speak the language and can relate to the struggle Plus, sadly our mental health system is built to break our people and have them conform rather than understand and be empathic to their needs. So my goal with this community and content is to help #breakthestigma provide resources and services to my latinx community and help dismantle the system! I look forward to connecting with you all and helping heal our communities #healandgrowtherapy #sanar #crecer #mentalhealthmonday #lmft #latinxmentalhealth #saludmentalparalatinx #misaludmentalimporta #misaludmentalesprioridad #saludmental #saludemocional #serviciosparatodos #bilingualmentalhealthservices #buculturalmentalhealthservices #safementalhealthspace #serviciosenespañol #longbeachlmft #doctoratecomingsoon #psyd See more

Happy March! Its my birthday month Its been a hell of ride the last two months to say the least. Life, it is cruel and brutal yet it is beautiful and a blessing So I allowed myself to hibernate the last two months, feel all the ugly, heavy, painful things and sit in my sorrow! Im not healed cuz lets face it, healing is constant and always ebbing/flowing yet I am at peace and ready to move on from hibernation And I turn 40 this month! A huge milestone for me beca...use I am proud of all I have accomplished at this stage in my life but I am even more excited as to the blessing God has given me for my "second act!" Thank you to all the new supporters. My goal on here is to raise awareness on the importance of mental and emotional health for my Latinx community while keeping it real and gritty I don't sugar coat it! Provide education, resources and support for any one who needs it. I have been working on new things I can't wait to share but more importantly I want to say how happy I am to be back doing what I love and connecting with all you beautiful souls. Even though I got knocked down and put through the grinder (not the first time)I am fine with taking the time I need to handle the dark tunnel in my life. A lot of times we can get caught up in how fast, how hard and how strong we get up fighting. It does not mean while I "hibernated" I wasn't fighting, I was just fighting to survive, so its ok! Yes we hear a lot of "dont stay stuck, use affirmations" all that positive juice people want us drinking from but its ok to just let things be and sit with it! That's where the real healing & learning happens. Do you at your pace, its no race and we are all on our own different journeys. Excited to create and share my content with you all and getting to know you Wishing you all a blessed week, much love & peace #healandgrowtherapy #mentalhealthmonday #breakthestigma #latinxmentalhealth #longbeachlmft #saludmentalparatodos #mentalwellness #latinxsaludmental #emotionalwellness #misaludmentalimporta #misaludmentalesprioridad #heal #grow #sanar #crecer #terapia #sanarycrecerterapia #healingjourney #therapyhelps #therapyworks #saludemocional See more

December is a difficult month for me because it brings up my grief and the loss of my dad. I remember 4 years ago consistently hearing "time heals all wounds." I did not like it then and I still don't. Makes my grief/pain feel dismissed, uncomfortable for others and as if all of a sudden I will stop hurting and missing my dad. I quickly learned how uncomfortable people can get around death and it feels even more isolating. Its also hard culturally and socially to grieve becau...se if you are crying, it's "stop crying, your loved one does not want that." And if you are laughing/not crying, then it's, "why is she not mourning the loss of her dad? Does she not care?" Grief and loss, are complex, not linear and definitely not a one size fits all. And it is from my grief, the loss of my dad and my journey that the name #healandgrowtherapy came about. As I shed tears, sat with my grief, the absence of my dad, supporting my mother through her grief and learning how to be a mama to my son is that I learned I would be grieving and missing my father everyday. It comes in ebbs and flows and some days are harder than others but through it all, my pain is less intense, less dark and less suffocating. #healandgrowtherapy #therapisttuesday #therapistthoughts #therapisttip #heal #grow #therapy #grief #loss #healandgrowjourney #latinxmentalhealth #latinxmentalhealthclinician #mentalhealthmatters #saludmentalyemocional #siamisaludmental #misaludmentalimporta #culturalexpectationsongrief #luto #deathofaparent #lossofaparent #muertedeunpadre #latinatherapist #longbeachlmft #griefisnotlinear #healingisnotlinear See more

My clients are beautiful. They sometimes do not see how much of what they say/share resonates with me and is so powerful to their healing journey. A new client shared these exact goals of therapy for herself and it took me back to my 20 year old self and how I wished I would have set these goals and worked on myself then. Sitting on the other side of the couch, our work shows us mirrors of where we used to be and it allows the client to see where they are headed. Its mirrorin...g work and allows us to be human with one another. Sitting with this young Latinx women yesterday nourished my 20 year old self. It gave me hope for our young mujeres who are fighting intergenerational trauma and working on themselves Thank you @therapyforlatinx because thats where my client found me. Thank you @l.a.mommaphotography for my headshots because client felt an immediate connection with my picture and felt comfortable enough to make that call #healandgrowtherapy #wellnesswednesday #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealtheducation #saludmental #latinxmentalhealth #latinxmentalhealthmatters #heal #grow #therapy #longbeachlmft #lmft #serviciosdesaludmentalparatodos #misaludmentalimporta #siamisaludmental #terapia #consejeria #latinxwomenmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #latinxtherapy #therapyforlatinx #saludmentalyemocional #educaciondesaludmental #tipsforbeingmentallyhealthy #consejospararstarsaludablementalmente #breakthestigma #intergenerationaltrauma #latinxclients #therapygoals See more