Dr. Maria Rodriguez, Founder, Care Counseling Center

In this episode of The Think Factory podcast, Dr. Maria Rodriguez, founder of CARE Counseling Center, discusses her mission to provide culturally responsive mental health care to immigrant families. Drawing from her own experience immigrating from the Dominican Republic, she highlights the importance of language and cultural awareness in therapy. She also addresses the growing demand for telehealth services, particularly among families fearing deportation, and shares insights into the challenges immigrant children face in today’s political climate.

Dr. Rodriguez also talks about her book, From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming Pain Into Purpose, which she wrote together with her son to help families navigate the emotional struggles of divorce. In this deeply personal yet relatable guide, Maria offers readers practical advice on coping with the feelings of confusion, sadness, and anger that arise in navigating parental separation. Find From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming Pain Into Purpose on Amazon today.

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