Ep. 51 - Healing Generational Trauma: EFT Tapping & Mental Health First Aid for Latina Women with Ana Martinez, LMHC

Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human, to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, the place for faith-driven, science-backed conversations on mental health and holistic wellness. I’m your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, and today, we’re exploring Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping)—a powerful, research-backed method for reducing stress, releasing trauma, and fostering emotional resilience.

My guest today is Ana Martinez, LMHC, NCC, founder of Lumen Cordis Behavioral Health LLC. Ana specializes in working with Latina women, teens, and young adults, helping them heal from anxiety, depression, and generational trauma. We discuss how cultural identity impacts mental health, the power of EFT tapping for emotional healing, and practical ways to integrate mind-body techniques into your daily routine.

If you’ve ever felt emotionally stuck, struggled with self-doubt, or carried the weight of unhealed wounds from your past, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and actionable tools to start your healing journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 How EFT tapping works to regulate emotions and release trauma
 The impact of cultural and generational trauma on mental health
 Strategies for navigating anxiety and self-doubt as a Latina woman
 How to incorporate faith, emotional wellness, and self-care into your healing
 Step-by-step guidance on using EFT in your daily life

Connect with Ana Martinez:

 Website: Lumen Cordis Behavioral Health LLC
 Instagram: @lumencordisbehavioral

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