Para inmigrantes y sus familias
For immigrants and their families
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Para inmigrantes y sus familias
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ABOUT US

ABOUT

Accompanies you
in your healing process

The Muunar team comprises Spanish-speaking people interested in listening to and learning from you and your experiences.

This team comprises professionals CERTIFIED IN THE UNITED STATES who are part of different areas focused on emotional health and well-being.

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OUR TEAM

The psychotherapists who make up Muunar have experience working with people who have lived different types of interpersonal trauma and its consequences. They are specialists in issues of assimilation and acculturation in immigration processes and are always willing to accompany you in your healing and transformation process.

Who is Monica

Mónica C. Roldán is a licensed psychotherapist in New York and New Jersey. In her career, Monica has always focused her efforts on working with women, especially Latina women survivors of gender-based violence, trauma, sexual abuse, sex work, and human trafficking. An expert on mental health issues and immigrant struggles, Monica has a deep understanding of immigration processes, their characteristics, and the effects it has on mental health. Monica has extensive training in trauma treatment and crisis intervention, using different therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, utilizing the various protocols that this modality offers.
Monica is aware that migration from one country to another has lifelong psychological effects and socially affects the identity of people, relationships, and society itself. Born in Colombia, she is a psychologist who graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and holds a master's degree in social work (MSW) from New York University (NYU). She is also licensed in the Social Work Clinic (LCSW) in New York and New Jersey. Trained in EMDR, Monica offers this and other modalities when working with people.

Daniela Gonzalez

Daniela Gonzalez

My name is Daniela Gonzalez Manzano. I was born in Cali, Colombia, and came to the United States when I was nine. As an immigrant and daughter of immigrants, I struggled with culture shock and homesickness when I first came to the country. Accustoming yourself to a new lifestyle, a new language, and new people is more accessible with the proper support. As a young child, one of my biggest challenges was school. The language barrier between my teachers, peers, and me caused feelings of loneliness and stress. As an undergraduate student at Rutgers University majoring in Health Administration, I came across the opportunity to work with Muunar. I work alongside Muunar's team to continue supporting and promoting the organization and its resources. We are building a community where all cultures are welcome.

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Mitzy Gonzalez

Mitzy Gonzalez

My name is Mitzy. I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) consultant at Muunar. I am a driven dreamer who has experienced the immigration process. I am pursuing a career in mental health as I am earning a B.A. in Social Work at Rutgers University. I want to give back to the immigrant community by empowering young people to share their stories. I recognize the difficulties of standing up for oneself, one's family, and community.

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Manuela Roncancio

Manuela Roncancio-Roldan

Hi, my name is Manuela Roncancio-Roldan. Many people have inquired why I am interested in deepening my research and understanding of immigration. The reason for this fascination is rooted in my life experiences as a first-generation and the first in my family to be born in the US. I have always wondered if losing one's individuality is needed to develop a public identity in a new country, but it's not: this is what MUUNAR has taught me. You are one of a kind and in the process of assimilation, never compromise your uniqueness, rather unite the beauties of two worlds/cultures.

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Monica Avendano

Monica Avendano

I have realized that one of my life's purposes and a gift from God is to be a listening ear for those who need it. Helping, understanding, and empathizing with others has always been a passion of mine. I am compassionate, empathetic, and always willing to give my best to those who seek my help. I have a B.A. in Psychology from Javeriana University has further reinforced my desire to assist and cooperate with individuals in need.

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Ivonne Vides, LSW

Ivonne Vides, LSW

I am Ivonne Vides and I provide therapeutic services in New Jersey as a Licensed Social Worker. I obtained my B.A. in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. I am committed to providing services that support individuals on their healing journeys, particularly those who have experienced interpersonal violence. I understand the importance of providing services that are culturally sensitive and trauma-informed, especially for communities that often face different challenges, such as immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Overall, I am committed to providing services that honor each individual’s experience and foster emotional healing.

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Vanessa Daza

Vanessa Daza

I was born in Bolivia, but I have lived in the United States for most of my life. Like many, I have had to adapt and figure out my cultural identity and how that impacted my development and worldview. These experiences have helped me understand my clients and carry out my work more effectively. As a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has trained in the United States and abroad, I have come to understand the simple nuances that can greatly impact how someone can cope with things like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and/or other chronic mental conditions.

My primary focus in individual sessions is to empower my clients, with a mixture of empathy and humor, to work together in defining and reaching their goals. This means adjusting expectations and defining the type of approach based on their individual experiences to ensure meaningful and productive sessions. Mi enfoque es principalmente la perspectiva de la Terapia Centrada en las Emociones,
con especial atención a cómo las emociones se entrelazan con la identidad del individuo y la forma en que perciben sus fortalezas. By combining self-awareness and identifying, validating, and accepting their emotions, clients can acknowledge their resources and ultimately achieve their personal and therapeutic goals.

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