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RENEW Counseling Group PLLC Mental health services provided in the most trauma informed manner and with care.

Representation is more than seeing someone who looks like you.It is seeing what may be possible for you. 💚As a Latina Li...
09/17/2026

Representation is more than seeing someone who looks like you.
It is seeing what may be possible for you. 💚

As a Latina Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree, I carry more than a professional title into the therapy room.

I carry my culture.
My language.
My lived experiences.
My understanding of family, community, resilience, and the many messages we receive about what it means to be successful, strong, and worthy of care and I don’t take that representation for granted.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Hispanic students received 13.3% of master’s degrees awarded in the United States in 2021–22, with Hispanic women representing 13.6% of master’s degree recipients who were women. (National Center for Education Statistics)

Those numbers tell part of a larger story, educational access and representation matter.

In my story, earning a master’s degree and becoming an LPC wasn’t about leaving my culture behind.

It was about bringing all of me (and the sacrifices of my family) with me and that is something I hope others can see too:

✨ You can honor where you come from and still pursue something new.
✨ You can be the first, or one of the few, in your family to walk a particular path.
✨ You can carry your culture into spaces where representation has historically been limited.
✨ You can build a life that doesn’t require you to choose between your identity and your aspirations.

Empowerment doesn’t mean becoming someone different. Sometimes, empowerment means realizing that who you already are belongs in the room…….AND SEATED AT THE TABLE!

As a Latina LPC, that is something I hope to model for my clients, my community, and especially the next generation.

Tu cultura no es algo que tienes que dejar atrás para avanzar. También puede ser parte de la fuerza que te lleva hacia adelante.

Como dice NUESTRO dicho: A hecharle ganas!

09/10/2026

💭 THOUGHT THURSDAY
PENSAMIENTO DEL JUEVES

Your brain right when your eyes open in the morning:
“Hey… remember that embarrassing thing from 7 years ago?” 😬😣

Tu mente en el momento que abres los ojos para comenzar tu día en la mañana:
“Oye… ¿te acuerdas de eso vergonzoso de hace 7 años?” 😬😣

You:
“Girl, we’re not doing this today.” 🙅🏽‍♀️🙂‍↔️
Tu:
“Amiga, hoy no vamos a hacer esto.”🙅🏽‍♀️🙂‍↔️

✨ Not every thought needs your attention.
✨ No todo pensamiento necesita tu atención.

🌬️🌿🌬️Breathe. Let it pass. Come back to right now.
🌬️🌿🌬️Respira. Déjalo pasar. Regresa al momento presente.

Happy Thought Thursday!
Resilience • Empowerment • Nurture • Empathy • Wellbeing

09/05/2026

May your coffee be strong, your personal boundaries be stronger, and your Saturday be full of little moments that remind you that life doesn’t always have to be so serious. 🤪

Happy Saturday from RENEW Counseling Group PLLC!
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Que tu café sea fuerte, tus límites personales sean aún más fuertes y que tu sábado esté lleno de pequeños momentos que te recuerden que la vida no siempre tiene que ser tan seria. 🤪

Feliz Sábado de RENEW Counseling Group PLLC!

08/20/2026

☀️✨ Happy Thursday from RENEW Counseling Group PLLC! ✨☀️

You made it through Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday… so today, we’re celebrating the little wins! 💛

Take a deep breath. Unclench your jaw. Drop those shoulders…and remember: ITS FRIDAY JR!

Happy Thursday, RENEW community! You’ve got this! 🌻



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☀️✨ ¡Feliz jueves de parte de RENEW Counseling Group PLLC! ✨☀️

¡Ya sobreviviste al lunes, martes y miércoles… así que hoy celebramos esas pequeñas victorias! 💛

Respira profundamente. Relaja la mandíbula. Baja los hombros….y recuerda: ¡ES VIERNES JR.! 😎🎉

¡Feliz jueves, comunidad RENEW! ¡Tú puedes! 🌻

08/19/2026

Good morning world!!! 🌎

Buenos días mundo!!! 🌍

A lifeline starts with learning how to help others stay safe for now…🧡💙💚Over the weekend, I had the privilege of spendin...
08/17/2026

A lifeline starts with learning how to help others stay safe for now…🧡💙💚

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of spending time with an incredible group of dedicated individuals who are committed to becoming safe people, supportive listeners, and potential lifelines for someone experiencing thoughts of su***de.

Last year, I had the pleasure of meeting Katherine when she was my supervisee during her M.S. program. She shared with me about the important work happening in our community around su***de prevention, intervention, and postvention. Her work, passion, commitment, and genuine heart for this work immediately inspired me to learn more.

Fast forward a year, and I found myself sitting in her training, this time as a lifelong learner proudly learning from her, and what makes that even more special…? Katherine is now a graduate, an LPC-A, and the owner of her own private practice. Watching people grow into the professionals they are called to become is one of the greatest joys of this field. ❤️

Yes, we had a wonderful time. Yes, I met some amazing people, but honestly, the subject matter was the most skill building and engaging part of it all.

Every day, someone in our community experiences thoughts of su***de and every day, someone like you has the opportunity to make a difference.

🚩And this is the part that may sound like an infomercial BUT I DONT CARE LISTEN UP, this is about literal LIFE OR DEATH….

Yesterday I completed LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training), a practical, hands-on training designed to give everyday people the confidence, knowledge, and skills to recognize when someone may be at risk, have a meaningful conversation, and intervene when it matters most.

You don’t have to be a counselor. You don’t have to be a mental health professional. You don’t have to have all the answers.

You simply have to be willing to care, listen, learn, and take action.

When we equip ourselves with these skills, we become part of a Network of Safety, a community of people who are prepared to step in, offer hope, and help someone stay safe.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wouldn’t know what to say if someone told me they were thinking about su***de,” I encourage you to consider getting trained.

The right skills, at the right moment, can make a life-changing difference.

Thank you, Katherine, for sharing your knowledge, passion, and heart for this work. Thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn, listen, and become a safer person for others. 🧡💙💚

Let’s keep learning. Let’s keep talking. Let’s keep building communities where people don’t have to face their darkest moments alone.🌿🌿🌿

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Una línea de apoyo comienza aprendiendo cómo ayudar a otros a mantenerse a salvo por ahora…🧡💙💚

Durante el fin de semana, tuve el privilegio de compartir tiempo con un increíble grupo de personas dedicadas y comprometidas con convertirse en personas seguras, dispuest@s en ser posibles líneas de apoyo para cualquier persona que esté pasando por pensamientos suicidas.

El año pasado tuve el placer de conocer a Katherine cuando fue mi estudiante pasante durante su programa de maestría (M.S.). Ella me compartió sobre el importante trabajo que se está realizando en nuestra comunidad en torno a la prevención, intervención y postvención del suicidio. Su trabajo, pasión, compromiso y el corazón genuino que tiene por esta causa me inspiro inmediatamente a aprender más.

Un año después, aquí estaba yo, sentada en su curso de capacitación, esta vez como una aprendiz, orgullosamente aprendiendo de ella. ¿Y qué hace que esto sea aún más especial…? Katherine ahora es graduada, LPC-A y dueña de su propia práctica privada. Ver cómo las personas crecen y se convierten en los profesionales que están llamados a ser, es una de las mayores alegrías de esta profesión. ❤️

Sí, la pasamos increíble. Sí, conocí a personas maravillosas, pero sinceramente, el tema de la capacitación fue, sin duda, la parte más enriquecedora y que más desarrolló nuestras habilidades.

Todos los días, alguien en nuestra comunidad tiene pensamientos suicidas, y todos los días, alguien como tú tiene la oportunidad de hacer la diferencia.

🚩Y esta es la parte que puede sonar como un comercial informativo, PERO NO ME IMPORTA, ¡ESCUCHEN! Esto literalmente puede ser una cuestión de VIDA O MUERTE…

Ayer completé LivingWorks ASIST (Capacitación en Habilidades Aplicadas para la Intervención ante el Suicidio), una capacitación práctica y participativa diseñada para brindar a personas comunes la confianza, el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para reconocer cuándo alguien puede estar en riesgo, tener una conversación significativa e intervenir cuando más importa.

No tienes que ser consejero/a. No tienes que ser un profesional de la salud mental. No tienes que tener todas las respuestas.

Simplemente tienes que estar dispuesto/a a preocuparte, escuchar, aprender y actuar.

Cuando nos preparamos con estas habilidades, nos convertimos en parte de una Red de Seguridad, una comunidad de personas preparadas para intervenir, ofrecer esperanza y ayudar a alguien a mantenerse a salvo.

Si alguna vez has pensado: “No sabría qué decir si alguien me dijera que está pensando en suicidarse”, te animo a considerar recibir esta capacitación.

Tener las habilidades adecuadas en el momento adecuado puede marcar una diferencia que cambie una vida.

Gracias, Katherine, por compartir tu conocimiento, tu pasión y tu corazón con respecto a este trabajo. Gracias también a todas las personas que se presentaron dispuestas a aprender, escuchar y convertirse en una persona más segura para los demás. 🧡💙💚

Sigamos aprendiendo. Sigamos hablando. Sigamos construyendo comunidades donde las personas no tengan que enfrentar solas sus momentos más oscuros. 🌿🌿🌿

https://livingworks.net/training/livingworks-asist/

07/28/2026
Whether you are working through anxiety, navigating life transitions, healing from difficult experiences, strengthening ...
07/28/2026

Whether you are working through anxiety, navigating life transitions, healing from difficult experiences, strengthening boundaries, rebuilding self-esteem, or simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself, therapy can be a compassionate space to be seen, supported, and empowered as you move forward in a way that honors your unique journey.🌿🌿🌿

Good morning and happy Wednesday!I wanted to introduce a new series you’ll see from time to time: Vamos a Platicar (“Let...
07/22/2026

Good morning and happy Wednesday!

I wanted to introduce a new series you’ll see from time to time: Vamos a Platicar (“Let’s Chat”).

These will be simple, reflective posts designed to spark introspection, meaningful conversation and connection. There’s no right or wrong answer just an invitation to pause, reflect and share if you feel comfortable.

Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself along the way.

- Karen Perez-Martinez, LPC, NCC
RENEW Counseling Group PLLC 🌿🌿🌿

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¡Buenos días y feliz miércoles!

Quería presentar una nueva serie que verás de vez en cuando: Vamos a Platicar

Estas serán publicaciones simples y reflexivas diseñadas para provocar la introspección, la conversación significativa y la conexión. No hay una respuesta correcta o incorrecta, solo una invitación a hacer una pausa, reflexionar y compartir si te sientes cómodo.

Cuídate y sé amable contigo mismo.

- Karen Pérez-Martinez, LPC, NCC
RENEW Counseling Group PLLC 🌿🌿🌿

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76700-76799

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Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

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