Biography:

Xochitl Vallejos, PhD, LPC, or Dr. V as she is also known as is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of dedicated practice in the mental health field. Throughout her career, she has established and maintained a thriving internship training site, helping to shape the next generation of counseling professionals.

As a clinical supervisor and clinical professor, Dr. V has guided countless students and early-career therapists in developing their clinical skills and professional identities. Her approach is deeply rooted in Existential-Humanistic perspectives, emphasizing authentic human connection, personal meaning-making, and the importance of being fully present with clients.

Dr. V is fiercely committed to grounding therapy in justice and liberation, weaving these principles into both her clinical work and teaching practice. Her dedication to these values creates a foundation for therapeutic relationships that honor the full humanity and dignity of each person while recognizing the impact of systemic factors on mental health.