Hello! My name is Teresa (she/her/ella)

I am a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and founder of PachaYaku Therapy.  I was born in Peru and I am Indigenous from the Quechua nation. I named my practice in Quechua in honor of my ancestors. I spent 10 years of my life living in the mountains of Huancayo and then migrated to New Jersey and then finally to Durham, North Carolina (Occaneechi, Eno, Tuscarora and Shakori territory).

I received my masters in social work from UNC-Chapel Hill. I gained my clinical experience at different trauma sites, the domestic violence center in Orange County, the Compass Center for Women and Families, Psychiatric Emergency Services at UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Refugee Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. I have experience and passion working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I specialize in working with racialized first and second generation folks with identity issues, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I also have experience working with undocumented folx and the LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents (16+) and adults. 

I offer both individual therapy and healing circles. My intention is to meet people where they are at in their journey and promote growth, self-compassion, self-awareness and exploration of mind-body and spirit connection.