Free to Be Mindful, and Amiga Moms

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, is a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, speaker, and founder of Free to Be Mindful in Ridgefield, NJ, with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families. She specializes in mindfulness-based, holistic approaches to mental health, specifically for moms and children

Latinx Practice Collective, and Hero Counseling

Kathy Acosta, LCSW, is the Founder and CEO of HERO Counseling Center and Hero Consultations in Ridgewood, NJ and the founder of the Latinx Practice Collective, a national community for Latinx practice owners. A first-gen Latina and former business professional, Kathy now blends her passion for therapy and entrepreneurship through coaching and consulting services that help clinicians launch and grow values-driven group practices.

Amancer Counseling, and Collectiva

Pronouns: They/Them

Dr. Amelia Ortega is a proud descendent of indigenous landrights activists, carpenters and artists. Dr. Ortega is the founder and clinical director of Amanecer Counseling, LLC- a group practice based in New York and Rhode Island specializing in trauma healing for BIPOC queer and trans community. Amelia brings more than twenty years of work experience as a liberation-oriented psychotherapist to Amanecer and specializes in attached-focused EMDR and work with multiracial or mixed-race communities. Amelia is a mixed-Chicanx identified, queer, non-binary provider. Amelia has taught Social Work students at Columbia University, Smith College and Simmons College. Amelia is dedicated to supporting social workers in training and advocating for policy change to reduce barriers to accessing mental health for BIPOC and working-class communities through their non-profit; Collectiva. They currently provide trauma-conscious, somatic focused supervision for clinicians in training, and EMDR consultation. When they aren’t working in community, Amelia is often in the woods birdwatching, creating rituals in the kitchen with friends, writing, playing with their dog Bugsy Pineapple and dancing.

Psychotherapy & Consultation LCSW-PLLC, and Alta Vida Wellness

Yurilka Hernandez, LCSW, is the founder of Alta Vida Wellness and a leader in culturally responsive mental health. She has spent over a decade standing at the intersection of clinical care and community power, amplifying voices too often ignored. Her mission is simple and radical: healing that honors roots while building new possibilities.

YM SolSuite, Path to Rise Therapy, LLC, @yvette.lcsw

Yvette Ramos, LCSW is a Clinical Social Worker and Brand Strategist & Designer for Therapists. As owner of Path to Rise Therapy, LLC, she specializes in ADHD, performance anxiety, and perfectionism for high-achieving professionals and parents. Her previous work at Headspace deepened her understanding of corporate branding and the intersection of clinical care and business strategy.

Yvette founded YM SolSuite to close the gap between clinical expertise and visibility in private practice. Through strategic brand development, website design, and ready-to-use templates, she helps therapists and mental health entrepreneurs translate their expertise into clear, aligned brands without becoming marketers.

A first-generation Cuban-American, Yvette is passionate about helping therapists gain visibility, attract aligned clients, and build sustainable practices that reach their communities with clarity and confidence.

Beauteous Mind LCSW PLLC, @beauteousmind_pllc

Budy Jamilly Whitfield, LCSW is a therapist, leadership coach, nonprofit executive, and award-winning author with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health. She is the author of Unchain Your Patterns and a contributing author to Latinx in Social Work Vol. 2, We Heal, and Latinas Who Boss Up. Budy specializes in trauma healing, emotional intelligence, and leadership development, helping high-achieving women and organizations break generational patterns, build resilience, and lead with clarity and purpose. As the founder of Beauteous Me and Beauteous Mind LCSW PLLC, she blends clinical expertise with bold strategy to help others step into aligned, empowered lives.

Latinx Practice Collective, and Hero Counseling

Kathy Acosta, LCSW, is the Founder and CEO of HERO Counseling Center and Hero Consultations in Ridgewood, NJ and the founder of the Latinx Practice Collective, a national community for Latinx practice owners. A first-gen Latina and former business professional, Kathy now blends her passion for therapy and entrepreneurship through coaching and consulting services that help clinicians launch and grow values-driven group practices.

Breakaway Bookkeeping and Advising

Vonmarie Thomas is a well-credentialed NYC-based accountant and fractional CFO, featured in various financial podcasts and YouTube segments. She has strong academic and corporate finance experience and is passionate about making financial clarity accessible—especially to creatives and family-run businesses—presenting hard numbers with warmth and a personal touch.