Adriana C. Zarate (she/ella) is a bilingual Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. She has been practicing in Utah for three years, providing therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. Adriana is currently licensed in Idaho and Utah.

Academically, Adriana is honored to be pursuing her Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision at Idaho State University. She considers it an immense responsibility to hold space and pave the way for BIPOC in education. Her research focuses on Latine mental health, aiming to make therapy more inclusive and accessible for the Latine population. Adriana believes that representation matters and hopes to mentor and inspire others as she has been by those who came before her.

Working from a feminist and multicultural lens, Adriana understands individual needs by empathizing and actively listening in a judgment-free environment. Adriana believes that experiences, culture, and identity significantly influence mental well-being. Her goal is to help people embrace their identities and empower them through a sensible and culturally responsive approach. She strives to create a therapeutic space where people feel they belong and their stories matter.

More than a clinician, Adriana aspires to be a healer. This role involves not only addressing mental health issues through clinical methods but also integrating holistic and culturally rooted practices to foster overall well-being and connection. As a healer, Adriana aims to honor the cultural traditions and wisdom of her heritage while providing comprehensive mental health care.