I’m Adriana Rodriguez (LMFT #84474) based in Sacramento, CA, a licensed therapist, university professor, private practice owner, nonprofit leader, and multipotentialite jefa with a passion for building systems that support healing, learning, and liberation. With over a decade of experience as a clinician and educator, I bring a culturally responsive, systems-informed approach to every space I step into.

I’ve led program development and professional learning initiatives that center emotional growth, cultural identity, and strong student relationships in both school and community settings. My work has spanned after-school program leadership, school-based mental health, and cross-sector collaboration with educators, clinicians, and community leaders. I’ve built initiatives from the ground up, from vision to implementation to sustained leadership. I don’t just imagine what’s possible, I help bring it to life.

In my private practice, I specialize in generational healing for first-gen, BIPOC, queer, and cycle-breaking adults, couples, and families across California. I also supervise and consult with other clinicians, educators, and professionals committed to culturally rooted, trauma-informed work.

Currently, I teach Family Systems and Sex and Gender Issues in Therapy at the University of San Francisco, and I’m the host of Entre Tías y Amiguis, a podcast for first-gen professionals, creatives, and community builders exploring identity, legacy, and healing across generations.

Whether I’m in a classroom, conference, consultation space, or cafecito circle, I lead with curiosity, cultural humility, and a commitment to sustainable, intergenerational change.

Let’s Learn, Unlearn, and Grow Together

As a therapist, educator, and speaker, I believe in the power of collective reflection. Whether I’m teaching first-gen students about identity and resilience, guiding professionals through trauma-informed practice, or helping families explore intergenerational healing, I design learning spaces that are personal, powerful, and practical.

Workshops

My workshops are grounded in emotional accessibility, cultural awareness, and community relevance. Each offering is tailored to your audience, and includes space for reflection, participation, and integration.

Topics I’ve facilitated include:

• Generational trauma and healing across time

• Mindfulness and emotional regulation for stress

• First-gen identity and emotional survival

• Communication skills for families and teams

• Intentional relationships and healthy boundaries

• Radical self-compassion for cycle breakers

• LGBTQIA+ mental health and emotional care

• Mental health 101 for Spanish-speaking communities

• Decolonizing mental health and healing systems

Workshops are available in English and Spanish, in person or virtually.

Speaking Engagements

I’ve been invited to speak at conferences, universities, school districts, and community gatherings on a wide range of topics related to mental health, leadership, education, and identity.

My speaking style is interactive and grounded in story, practice, and strategy. Whether you are planning a keynote, fireside chat, or campus event, I can help you bring meaningful content to your audience.

Past events include:

• Therapy Reimagined Conference

• MI CASA | Consumnes River College

• EdTec

• Levy’s

• Modern Therapist Survival Guide Podcast

•  Telemundo

• Como hablar con sus hijos acerca del racismo

  (How to talk to your children about racism)

• ¿Cómo cuidar tu salud mental y la de tu familia en medio de la pandemia?

  (How to take care of your mental health and your family’s during the pandemic)

• Sacramento City Unified School District

• SMUD |  Latino Unity Network for Action 

• Immigrant’s Rising | Wellness Gatherings

• Young Latinas Aspire | Latinas Rising Conference

• Mexican Consulate | Conferencia de Liderazgo para Mujeres del Norte de California

• Sigma Omega Nu Sorority

• Sacramento State | Feria de Education

• Propagate | Keep Growing Collective

• Girl Inspired Conference

Clinical and Professional Consultation

Therapists, wellness professionals, educators, and nonprofit leaders often hold complex emotional labor without a space to unpack it. I provide individual and group consultation focused on building insight, confidence, and capacity.

My approach is decolonial, collaborative, and practical. I support professionals in identifying patterns, deepening their clinical lens, and making thoughtful, identity-honoring decisions.

Consultation areas include:

• Supporting bilingual or first-gen supervisees

• Culturally responsive case conceptualization

• Trauma-informed care and burnout prevention

• LGBTQIA+ mental health and gender-affirming work

• Countertransference and ethical practice

• Creating healing-centered systems in your workplace

Consultation is available in English or Spanish, in person or virtually.

WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTATION

Let’s Collaborate

I offer custom workshops, presentations, and consultation for:

• Schools and districts

• University centers and student affairs teams

• Nonprofit organizations

• Community wellness initiatives

• Mental health teams and group practices

Whether you’re seeking a one-time session or an ongoing partnership, I’d love to hear more.

* Clinical and case consultation available in Spanish
* Available in person and via online platforms