I am here to tell you that seeking help and guidance regarding your mental and emotional health is okay. As a Bi-Racial Black and Mexican, Heterosexual, cisgender man, who grew up in a multicultural home, I understand the many barriers and stigmas associated with seeking mental health treatment. I had to challenge many of those cultural barriers, giving me a unique life experience and the ability to offer insight and perspective to those facing similar circumstances.
Through years of education and personal experience, I have found that so much of what BIPOC communities experience is a trauma-related response to our personal, familial, societal, community, historical, and generational traumas.
I believe all things are connected as it relates to our lived experience; mental, physical, relational, and community health can influence how we see the world. Your perspective of the world and life experiences may have you struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or PTSD. I believe that therapy is one of the avenues you should explore for better health and well-being.
My approach to therapy is holistic and empathetic, and developing a strong therapeutic relationship is my priority. My therapeutic philosophy and holistic approach involve solution- focused and cognitive behavior therapy-based models. I will listen and guide you towards developing resiliency in whatever life has presented you with. I will be with you during your courageous journey to better health.
At this time, I am open to working with couples, polycules, and families. I have a specific passion for working with those who:
*Have current, past, or generational traumas.
*Are navigating and questioning complex cultural beliefs and identities.
*Struggling with Stress, Anxiety, or depression.
* First responders needing support, struggling with work-related stress, or response to traumatic events.
*Current or former athletes and young adults navigating the transition from being an athlete into adulthood.
* Learning the importance of integrating physical, emotional, and mental health.
In my free time, I am a head coach of a youth football team and currently the vice president of the football club. I serve my community on the east side of Saint Paul to use sports as a guide and tool for youth to develop the proper mental, emotional, and relational skills to be successfully prepared for what
life experiences they may face.
Email: antonio@vibrantlifetherapyclinic.com
Phone: (612) 888-7783
Accepted Insurances:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health Partners
Cigna
Aetna
Ucare
Hennepin Healthcare
UMR
MA/PMAP