Let’s work together on your needs

I’m Nelliana Acuna

LMFT-S (AAMFT)

Currently, I’m the HAMFT President and the past TAMFT Educational Committee Chair. 

I have more than 17 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in Spanish and English.

Coming from a multicultural family and lived in multiple cities and continents has taught me to appreciate and understand cultural and generational differences, leading me to develop a special ability to negotiate differences in expectations, whether spoken or unspoken.

Over the years, I have learned to, warmly and very respectfully of the client´s process, challenge ideas and preconceptions, allowing me to reach those not interested in therapy.

Going through my own journey of being bilingual made me see firsthand all the challenges and extra support needed when you are bilingual and you are working with immigrants and multicultural families. 

Spanish Therapist Nelliana

My professional experience

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | State of Texas and Florida

  • Clinical Fellow | AAMFT

  • Approved Supervisor | AAMFT & State of Texas

  • Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy | Our Lady of the Lake University; Texas, USA; 2020
  • Master of Arts in Family & Couple Therapy | Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; 2012
  • Master of Arts in Sex Therapy | Universidad de Alcala, Madrid, Spain; 2012
  • Degree in Psychology | Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, Caracas, Venezuela; 2007

  • Certificate of Leadership | American Association Marriage & Family Therapy;  2023
  • Brief Therapy Intensive Course | Mental Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA; 2009
  • International Certificate in Collaborative Practices | Houston Galveston Institute, Houston, TX; 2021
  • Integrative Community Therapy Training | Visible Hands Collaborative, Online; 2021
  • Human Resources Management, Institute of Advanced Studies in Business Administration (IESA), Venezuela; 2012
  • Building High-Performance Teams | IESA; 2012
  • Developing Manager Coach Competencies | IESA; 2012
  • Measurement Systems & Indicators for Control & Management | IESA; 2012

  • Providing therapy in Spanish. 
  • The Unseen Complexity of Working with Immigrant Clients. TAMFT Annual Conference. Infinite Circular Causality in Supervision. T
  •  Self-awareness of Supervisory Needs. 6th Life Changing Conversations, June Supervision as Collaborative Meta-Learning.
  • Collaborative-Dialogical Supervision: Two-way Learning.

  • Houston Association of Marriage & Family Therapy – President
  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – Educational Committee Chair 
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – Member  
  • Delta Kappa International Marriage & Family Therapy  Honor Society – Member

I created a Spanish Therapist in 2021 and a Multicultural Therapist in 2023.

Spanish Therapist is a space dedicated to culturally responsive bilingual therapists to support and help navigate Hispanic & Spanish-speaker clients and those therapists who want to know more about how to work with Hispanic clients: Immigrants, first and second-generation Americans, interracial couples, and multicultural families (including blended families and LGBTQIA clients).

Multicultural Therapist is a dedicated platform for culturally sensitive therapists who embrace diversity, promote mutual comprehension, and prioritize therapy founded on a profound appreciation of each client’s distinct cultural background. We also offer a Multicultural Internship Program. 

We approach counseling by leveraging a systemic, short-term, and strength-based perspective that positions each family member to build common ground and experience personal growth.

We offer in-person sessions in our Houston location and online services to the Texas and Florida population.

Our options

Referral

You can refer me to all clients you think might benefit from starting or continuing with me in their therapeutic process. Online or in-person. 55 mins |  $150

Co-Therapy

We can work together in specific sessions when you need a turning point in your client’s process or extra support with a Spanish-speaking guest. The client will stay with you. Online or in-person. 50 mins |  $120  

Supervision

Under the supervision or mentoring option, I can help you develop the necessary skills to offer a good service to your clients while you are building your own style. Online or in-person. Check details here

Consultation

We can discuss cultural concerns, work on strategies for your clients, or develop a plan to achieve your personal and professional goals. Two heads are better than one. Online or in-person. 50 mins |  $150

Let's Work Together!