About v2

Evangelina (Eva) earned her PhD in Chicano/Latino Studies and Social Work from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. She also holds a master’s in clinical social work and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology both from MSU, and a Bachelor of Educational Psychology from the University of Guanajuato, Mexico. Dr. Palma Ramirez is one of the bilingual mental health clinicians who provides counseling, mentorship, and educational opportunities for Spanish-speakers audiences struggling with conflict, abuse, and trauma, yet she is equally competent to provide services to anybody who requests services. Dr. Palma Ramírez has many years of experience working in and for the Latinx community. She has helped many families and individuals to gain access to community services and resources promoting their empowerment and leadership. Witnessing people’s process of healing and growth gives her motivation and encouragement to continue her work. She also enjoys gardening, exercising, meditating, and spending time with friends and her dog, Bruno.

Stephanie Sustaita is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Mental Health Clinician at Centro Multicultural La Familia. She completed her internship at Centro in August 2022. Stephanie graduated from University of Michigan-Flint with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology in 2018 and in 2022 from Oakland University with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Stephanie works mostly with youth, young adults and their families going through difficult times. Stephanie has experience working with those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and difficult transitional periods. Stephanie is passionate about connecting the latino community with resources, advocating for mental health, connecting with nature and learning about different cultures. During her free time Stephanie enjoys gardening, painting, and spending time with family and friends.

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