Sendero
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to be a guiding light for migrants on their immigration journey. We stand as a pillar of support, ensuring accuracy and quality in psychological assessments.
Meet the Team
Helen Candelaria
MEd, MS, LPC
I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, license number 84343. I attained a Bachelor of Science in Business Management (2005), Master of Arts in Education (2007) and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2018) from the University of Phoenix in Santa Teresa, NM. I specialize in serving Hispanic children and families. I utilize person centered, strength based, and relational cultural theories. I am skilled in trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, and cultural competence. I have experience working with adolescents, women and families who have experienced trauma, loss and grief, domestic violence, family separation and migrant children in shelter settings. Additionally, I have worked with veteran, adult and geriatric populations in psychiatric hospital settings. I currently serve refugees and Latino communities.
Reyna A. Loya
MEd, LPC
I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, license number
80897. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology (2013), and a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Community Counseling (2016), both from the University of Texas at El Paso. I have previously worked with individuals and families that faced trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. I am skilled in trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and cultural competence. Additionally, I have worked with individuals who have experienced separations, loss and grief due to their migration. I currently serve refugees, asylum seekers, and the Latino communities.
Tabitha Munoz
LMSW
I am a bilingual Clinical Licensed Social Worker, license number 63747. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (2014) and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (2015) from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. I specialized in serving Hispanic children and families and illegal immigrants. As a second generation American I have been exposed to the challenges and difficulties individuals and families face when immigrating to the United States. I am empathetic to the needs of immigrants and their families and understand their dreams of creating stability and a secure future for themselves and their families. I strive to continually learn and grow in my profession to better serve my clients to enhance their opportunities of legalization.
Laura Gaitan
Intake Analyst Specialist
I am a Bilingual Psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. I have expertise in evaluating and supporting migrants from diverse backgrounds through their legal status process in the United States, while also coordinating multidisciplinary teams of mental health professionals. I bring extensive experience in research, mental health promotion, and prevention. Moreover, my professional interests lie in providing trauma-informed and culturally sensitive psychosocial practice. I am committed to the development of clinical research approached through a systemic and family therapy perspective that has a tangible, positive impact on the day-to-day lives of vulnerable populations.
Diana Rivera
MS, LPC
I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, license number 84343. I attained a Bachelor of Science in Business Management (2005), Master of Arts in Education (2007) and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2018) from the University of Phoenix in Santa Teresa, NM. I specialize in serving Hispanic children and families. I utilize person centered, strength based, and relational cultural theories. I am skilled in trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, and cultural competence. I have experience working with adolescents, women and families who have experienced trauma, loss and grief, domestic violence, family separation and migrant children in shelter settings. Additionally, I have worked with veteran, adult and geriatric populations in psychiatric hospital settings. I currently serve refugees and Latino communities.
Our Vision
At Sendero, we strive for a world where migrants receive quality services, that respect their rights and well-being. Our vision is to provide top-notch psychological evaluations for immigration cases, driven by our commitment to equality and justice.
Our Mission
Sendero offers quality services that respect migrants’ rights and well-being. We collaborate with immigration attorneys and experts to provide quality evaluations, enhancing our clients the chances of success in the immigration process.
