Lourdes Arauz

Lourdes Arauz, LMHC, Ed.M., is a seasoned mental health professional currently serving as a Mental Health Consultant at Blooming Vida, where trauma-informed mental health care and disability coordination services are provided to Early Head Start and Head Start programs in New York City. Lourdes has a diverse background, having held positions as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Alma, specializing in telehealth counseling for children and adults, and as an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Bilingual Mental Health Services Corporation Management. Previous experience includes research and intern roles focusing on child development and mental health, as well as a teaching assistantship in psychology. Lourdes holds a Master's Degree in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from St. Edward's University. Additional qualifications include CLASS OBSERVATION PRE-K and CHILD Scale Observer certifications and training in Conscious Discipline.