Meet the Team
Katheryna Alicea, LCSW
Clinical Director, CEOFounder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Katheryna M. Alicea, LCSW, is a dedicated mental health professional committed to helping individuals reconnect with their inner strength, restore balance, and cultivate meaningful change. As the founder of Healing Mudras LLC, Katheryna brings a warm, grounded presence to her work, creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
With extensive experience in clinical social work, Katheryna specializes in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her approach is rooted in the belief that healing is a collaborative process—one that honors the whole person: mind, body, and environment. She integrates evidence‑based modalities with a compassionate, culturally attuned lens, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and lived experiences of her clients.
Katheryna’s practice is guided by empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for the resilience within every individual. She strives to help clients build insight, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward a life that feels aligned, grounded, and fulfilling.
Outside the therapy room, Katheryna values community, connection, and continuous learning. Her work reflects a genuine passion for supporting others on their journey toward healing and self‑discovery.
Behavioral Health ClinicianDonessia Harris, LMSW
Behavioral Health ClinicianLicensed Master Social Worker
Donessia Harris, LMSW, is a compassionate and dedicated clinician who brings a calm, steady presence to her therapeutic work. She is committed to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges, uncover their strengths, and move toward emotional well‑being with confidence and clarity.
With a background rooted in clinical social work and community care, Donessia has experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and major life transitions. She approaches therapy with empathy, curiosity, and deep respect for each person’s lived experience.
Donessia integrates evidence‑based practices with a holistic, person‑centered lens, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of the individual. She strives to create a therapeutic space that is warm, nonjudgmental, and culturally attuned, allowing clients to show up authentically and engage in meaningful growth.
Joshua Peña, LPCA
Associate Licensed Professional Counselor
Joshua Peña, LPCA, is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and self‑compassion. He believes that healing happens through genuine connection, and he strives to create a therapeutic space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
Joshua works from a person‑centered and trauma‑informed perspective, integrating evidence‑based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and strengths‑based interventions.
He has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and stress management. Joshua is especially passionate about supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and creating an inclusive environment where clients can safely explore their stories and experiences.