Gabriela Romo

I was born in Mexico and became an immigrant at age 27 when I left Mexico to live abroad. I’ve always loved helping. Before I became a therapist, I worked at a macro level: I worked for the Mexican

Government and for non-profit environmental organizations in Mexico and in international development in the United Kingdom. Although I really enjoyed it, I realized that I was not getting the satisfaction of seeing the impact of my work in people’s daily lives. I decided to go from macro to micro, focusing on touching

people’s lives by helping them to make their lives happier and more fulfilling. Now my commitment is to help immigrants, prevent family separation due to immigration reasons, and help those who have been victims of abuse or violence. That’s why I perform psychosocial evaluations. Likewise, I give treatment to the most common disorders people suffer from (e.g. depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder) when they have been through domestic violence, a possible family separation, or deportation or any type

of traumatic situation.

I had a radio show for more than six years on mental health at Radio America with the purpose of informing, educating and raising awareness about our emotional and mental health. Currently, I collaborate with La Mera Mera where I discuss people's concerns from professional perspective. My commitment is to help people from our Hispanic community.

• Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Johns Hopkins University (Honors)
• Master Degree in Development Studies, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
• Postgraduate degree in Psychodynamic Counseling, The University of Oxford (Honors)
  
  Licensed in Maryland: Licensed Clinical Profesional Counseling (LCPC) LC6800

• Approved Clinical Supervisor for LGPCs (1685) (inactive)
  

• Founder and President of Latinamente, a non-profit organization to strengthen and assist vulnerable Latinos 
• Vice chair  of the Board of Directors at Everstand
• National Certified Counselor 
• Community Advisory Committee member at Polidore
• President Alumni Universidad Iberoamerica, chapter Washington, DC

Recipient of the Ohtli award 2024 for her contribution to the Mexican community. The Ohtli award is the highest recognition the Mexican government gives to a Mexican living abroad.