Dr. Lisette Sanchez is a bilingual and bicultural licensed psychologist, speaker, and writer, renowned for her commitment to supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals and first-generation professionals. As the founder of Calathea Wellness, a comprehensive virtual practice, she provides individual therapy and engaging speaking services.

Born to immigrant parents from El Salvador and Mexico and raised in Southern California, Dr. Lisette's own experiences have profoundly shaped her dedication to addressing intergenerational trauma and combating the impostor phenomenon.

In addition to her clinical endeavors, Dr. Lisette is the creator of the YouTube channel, The First Gen Psychologist, where she offers content aimed at destigmatizing mental health issues and promoting personal development and empowerment, particularly for those with a first-gen background.

Dr. Lisette is a prolific writer, contributing regularly to publications such as Hip Latina, Well + Good, and Wondermind, where she shares valuable insights into mental health and well-being. Furthermore, she is a sought-after speaker, conducting mental health workshops for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. In these workshops, she bolsters their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives and enhances employee resource group programming with her expert guidance.

In this episode, Dr. Sanchez shares her experience as a first-generation professional. We discuss the topics of parentification, growing up in a collectivist culture, pressure to be a "good daughter," gaps within the psychology field, and more.

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244: Building Confidence as a First-Generation Professional - with Dr. Lisette Sanchez, Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, & Writer