Hi, I’m Bella, and I’m a clinical therapist here at Serna Solutions. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from McGill University. Although I left New Mexico to pursue my education, I always knew I wanted to return home to now support the well-being of the people and communities close to where I grew up.
My approach to counseling is person-centered, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that every person deserves to be met with respect and without judgment. I believe in creating a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported as they move toward healing and growth.
I come to Serna Solutions with experience in hospital-based chemical dependency treatment, where I worked with patients navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. That experience deepened my commitment to showing up for people during some of the most vulnerable and transformative times in their lives.
My clinical practice emphasizes cultural humility, collaboration, and trauma-informed care. I’m passionate about supporting clients through life transitions, healing from trauma, and strengthening the resilience they already carry within them. I feel especially honored to work with the San Ildefonso Pueblo community. It’s a privilege to walk alongside people as they navigate challenges, explore change, and reconnect with their strengths.