Our Team

Mental Health Counselor-LP

Healing unfolds through vulnerability, acceptance, and a deep understanding of oneself. Adaliza's journey of self-discovery, began in a Hispanic household where discussing emotions and seeking therapy is unconventional, thus answering her true calling initially sparked fear. She later discovered that true transformation begins within oneself. Adaliza creates a nurturing space where clients can embrace vulnerability and explore their inner wounds. Together, they collaborate to navigate the path towards healing, allowing for introspection and external exploration as essential components of the journey. While healing often begins in solitude, Adaliza emphasizes the importance of supportive guidance throughout the transformative process. She stands ready to walk alongside you as you embark on your journey towards wholeness and self-discovery and is passionately committed to supporting her clients on their healing journey from life's trials and tribulations.

Style: Warm, Dynamic, Empowering, Direct, Reflective

Mental Health Counselor-LP

Adriano is a dedicated mental health therapist committed to guiding individuals on their journey toward emotional wellness, self-discovery, and personal growth. With a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and extensive experience in both clinical and educational settings, Adriano brings a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to therapy.

Creating a safe and supportive space is at the heart of Adriano’s work. He helps clients navigate life’s challenges, including stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, and major life transitions. In addition to individual counseling, Adriano leads group therapy for men, fostering open and meaningful conversations around emotional well-being, cultural identity, and personal development.

With a deep commitment to empowerment and healing, Adriano tailors each therapeutic experience to the unique needs of his clients, integrating various techniques to support growth and resilience. Whether working with adolescents, adults, or groups, Adriano’s goal is to cultivate self-awareness, strength, and lasting positive change.

Style: Client-led, Curious, Gentle, Empathic, Thoughtful

Founder, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Intuitive Soul Healer

Alexmi Polanco is a transcending Afro-Dominican Intuitive Healer, licensed Mental Health Counselor, and the founder of Poder Healing. Uniquely blending her clinical expertise as a licensed therapist with ancestral spiritual wisdom, energy healing, and somatic practices, she guides Black and Brown individuals on their journey toward liberation and soul rediscovery. 

As the daughter of immigrant parents, Alexmi’s work is deeply rooted in decolonizing therapy and addressing the complex, systemic barriers that impact the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of Black and Brown communities. She has spent years unraveling the colonial foundations of traditional mental health and medical fields, recognizing the deep disconnection they create from true healing. Through Poder Healing, she integrates spiritual and therapeutic modalities—channeling, mediumship, energy work, and past-life regression—to help clients shed the layers that no longer serve them, reconnect with their authentic selves, and heal at a soul level. 

With a strong passion for helping individuals liberate their minds, bodies, and spirits, Alexmi’s work is deeply intuitive and transformative. She creates a space where clients can identify and heal their soul wounds, release limitations, and embark on a path toward true personal and ancestral healing. 

Mental Health Counselor-LP

Ivelisse creates a nurturing environment for profound self-exploration, healing from the past, and cultivating resilience. As a Black, Latinx, queer individual, Ivelisse has harnessed her personal therapy journey to challenge societal projections and redefine her identity on her own terms. Her passion lies in reshaping limiting beliefs and empowering individuals to embrace their unique definitions of self and wellness. Ivelisse guides clients through diverse paths to healing, from aligning values and connecting sensations to emotions, to seeking support and developing personalized resilience practices tailored to each individual's unique journey. Together, you will uncover patterns, enhance communication skills, manage stress, and foster healthier relationships.

Style: Gentle, Grounded, Compassionate, Curious

Spiritual Practitioner

Marinés is a dedicated Ceremonial Space Holder, and a facilitator of profound transformation. Equipped with a rich tapestry of healing modalities, she empowers individuals to embark on personalized journeys of self-discovery. Combining her expertise in ancient practices like Reiki and Sound Healing with modern techniques like Transformational Hypnosis, she carefully guides her clients in energetic healing and rewriting subconscious narratives.

Driven by a passion for lasting change, Marinés' skills transcend typical healing encounters. Her socio-emotional and mental health background and her experience as a certified Recovery Coach ensure holistic support beyond the initial session. She empowers her clients to experience lasting transformation and blossom into their most empowered selves by addressing core wounds and behavioral patterns.