Ometeolt,

Thank you for considering me and for visiting this page. For a long time I struggled to achieve a sense of balance between my roots and wings. The world and people around me rarely felt safe or truly accepting and I resented the challenges I faced. As a 1st generation Mexican American, I struggled to feel like I belonged on either side of the border. I was fortunate enough to have been thrown life lines through mental health providers that helped me to find my way, and it was because of these supports I knew from a young age that I wanted to be like them. Just as I was finding more and more of myself in a therapist's office, I was finding my voice through the stage with music, dance, and creative arts.

This led me to complete a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Performance and Psychology at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City in 2015. From there I completed a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology and Drama Therapy at California Institute of Integral Studies in 2020. Then, I went back to my roots, deepening and expanding upon traditional wisdoms from my Mexican heritage, to finally further embrace a core duality within myself.

Two of my personal philosophies are:

“In the depths of darkness lies the promise of light. A balance of good awaits, shining ever bright. I have felt the shadows, I know they will pass. If I keep moving forward, light will come at last.”

“Being stuck is infinitely more painful than even the worst growing pains.”

-Tlazocamati Ometeolt.