Mariana Martinez Vieyra M.Ed RCC

Summary

Mariana Martinez Vieyra (she) identifies as cisgender Latina living on the Unceded Territories of the Coast Salish People aka Vancouver, BC.

Her practice as clinical counsellor, supervisor, consultant and trainer is centered in Human rights, anti-racism and justice-doing. A firm believer in the inherent wisdom of the body as a healer and healing as an act of resistance.

Extensive experience works with LGBTQ2S+folks form diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Do you collect and use preferred names (rather than legal names) for all communications?

—Yes

Are the forms used in your practice inclusive of various sexual orientations and gender identities (e.g., opportunities to fill in pronouns, etc.)?

—Yes

Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for trans individuals accessing your services?

—Yes

Do you offer Indigenous 2S/LGBTQ+ specific resources, for example Indigenous Elders or Knowledge Keepers?

—No

Are you and your colleagues comfortable asking relevant questions about gender identity and sexual orientation?

—Yes

Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for LGBQ individuals accessing your services?

—Yes

Do you and your colleagues ask clients about pronouns and use them appropriately?

—Yes

Can you and your colleagues distinguish gender/identity dysphoria/distress from mental health conditions?

—Yes

Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for Two-Spirit, queer, or trans Indigenous individuals accessing your services?

—Yes

Do you and your colleagues have experience working with people who identify as living with a disability or chronic illness? Please tell us more about your experience and any training you have received.

—Yes

Does your practice have gender-neutral washrooms?

—Yes, to some extent

Are there clear anti-discrimination policies that include gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in your organization or practice?

—No

Are all individuals involved in service provision actively engaged in decolonizing their practices and/or organization? If yes, please type below what actions you and/or your organization are taking.

—Yes

therapeutic approaches used - intake/ forms -content /wording and implementation - accessibility -Advocacy and activism as important as clinical skills to meet the needs of "clients" people :)

Are all individuals involved in service provision actively engaged in anti-racist practices, policies, and systems in their care model?

—Yes

Address

1118 Homer St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 6L5

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Last updated: August 26, 2022
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