Juliana Garcia
Community Liaison for Latinx Students, Counselor/Therapist
Certifications/Degrees/Licensure:
- LMSW
Education:
- Cornell University, BS
- Binghamton University, MSW
Professional interests:
As a first-generation student who also attended Cornell for her undergraduate degree, Juliana experienced firsthand the difficulties of navigating the college experience. Juliana loves connecting with others and feels as though building a community of care outside of the therapeutic space is incredibly important for one’s mental health and wellbeing. In her role as liaison, she has the privilege of interacting with students outside of the traditional therapy space and assisting in developing and supporting programming to enhance the Latinx student experience. Juliana feels honored to walk alongside clients’ healing journey and equip them with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to thrive.
Juliana has a particular interest in taking a decolonial approach to mental health which for her means providing culturally affirming practices and understanding that mental health is greatly impacted by intersecting oppressions. She utilizes various approaches in her work with clients including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Trauma-Responsive Care, and Client-Centered Therapy. Juliana is also part of Cornell Health’s “Collaborative Health and Eating Program” (CHEP) which is a coordinated, multidisciplinary team of Cornell Health providers who work together to support students struggling with disordered eating and related concerns.
Personal interests:
Outside of work, Juliana is the mother to two very amazing small people and a roller derby aficionado. Even though roller derby is a hobby, she takes her scooty shoeing very seriously and spends a significant amount of her free time traveling the country for games. She loves having a good time with friends and family and making every moment of this short life we have memorable.