About Unidos Healing Counseling
Land Acknowledgment and Commitment to Social Justice
Unidos Healing Counseling acknowledges our presence and work on the ancestral territory of the Piscataway Conoy Tribal Nation and Nacotchtank (Anacostan) Tribal Nation. Recognizing the importance of sharing the comprehensive history of this land, spanning its past, present, and future occupants, we highlight the prominence of the Piscataway Tribe, the largest and most influential tribal nation in the region between the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River. Additionally, we acknowledge the Nacotchtank, an indigenous Algonquian people of the 17th century residing in the Washington, D.C. area, with their village situated within the present boundaries of the District of Columbia at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers.
As a private practice dedicated to social justice, we stand against oppression in all its manifestations. Our commitment is to foster a diverse, just, and inclusive environment for everyone.
Mission
Unidos Healing Counseling is dedicated to enhancing the community's psychological, mental, and emotional well-being by offering counseling services to individuals across various life experiences. We are proud to be a safe, supportive space offering trauma-informed care that honors each person’s journey. Our mission is to ensure everyone can access quality counseling to heal from their struggle regardless of their circumstances. Our vision is a community where individuals can live a healthy and balanced lifestyle, recognize the signs of abuse and seek appropriate support, feel empowered through healing and knowledge, access the resources necessary for sustainable recovery, and ultimately become active, hopeful members of society.
Unidos Healing Counseling está comprometido con mejorar el bienestar psicológico y emocional de la comunidad al ofrecer servicios de consejería a personas con diversas experiencias de vida. Nos enorgullece ser un espacio seguro y de apoyo que brinda atención informada por el trauma, honrando el proceso único de cada persona. Nuestra misión es garantizar que todas las personas puedan acceder a consejería de calidad para sanar sus dificultades, sin importar sus circunstancias. Nuestra visión es una comunidad en la que las personas puedan llevar una vida saludable y equilibrada, reconocer los signos de abuso y buscar el apoyo adecuado, sentirse empoderadas a través de la sanación y el conocimiento, acceder a los recursos necesarios para una recuperación sostenible y, en última instancia, convertirse en miembros activos de la sociedad con esperanza en el futuro.
Ursula Camelo-Cerro
Ursula Camelo-Cerro, LPC, LCPC, is a bilingual clinical therapist dedicated to empowering others and advocating for equity. As a community activist, she strengthens community resources and promotes accessibility for all. Throughout her career, Ursula has provided community counseling, school-based treatment, and psychoeducational trauma groups. She has also counseled families in the Reunification Program, focusing on those affected by immigration-related challenges.
A Virginia native, Ursula holds a bachelor’s degree from Marymount University. She has earned two master’s degrees: a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Ursula is currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology further to expand her knowledge and impact in the field.