About Trinidad Zuluaga, LMHC
I'm Trinidad Zuluaga, LMHC
I am an immigrant, born and raised in Medellín, Colombia. Growing up in the context of Colombia’s complex socio-political landscape taught me firsthand the power of resilience and the need for culturally attuned mental health support. These early experiences shaped my lifelong commitment to helping individuals reclaim their power after surviving trauma.
Today, I am a bilingual licensed therapist deeply involved with the immigrant community. My clinical work is rooted in a trauma-informed approach, specializing in mental health evaluations and therapy for individuals who have experienced domestic violence, human trafficking, and interpersonal trauma marked by manipulation, coercion, or imbalance of power.
My approach combines empathy and professionalism to create clinically sound and meaningful evaluations that recognize the psychological impact of each person’s experiences and their resilience and dignity.
My training includes trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and body-oriented approaches, as well as advanced trauma certifications with leading experts. I also have research experience at Harvard University and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Bastyr University, a program known for its focus on culturally competent care.
I believe that every individual deserves to have their experience understood and accurately represented. In the context of immigration and forensic evaluations, this means creating a space where clients feel safe, respected, and able to share their story with clarity.
Who I work with
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and forensic and immigration evaluations for individuals who have experienced:
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Domestic violence
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Human trafficking
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Interpersonal trauma involving manipulation, coercion, or power imbalance.
I’ve worked closely with the immigrant community for more than 12 years, offering more than 300 immigration and forensic mental health evaluations, and I continue to provide two pro bono cases each month for those who need support most.
My approach
I believe that healing happens when we feel safe enough to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with ourselves. That’s why my approach is gentle, compassionate, and grounded in the body.
I combine three main therapeutic approaches that work together to support emotional healing and resilience:
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Somatic Therapy
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Mindfulness
My values
My work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and respect.
I value creating a space where people feel heard and supported. I honor the impact of culture, identity, and lived experience in every person’s story.
At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to empathy, connection, and emotional honesty.
Dear Trinidad,
I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for all the time, care, and effort you put into the evaluation of my T Visa application. From the very beginning, you’ve been incredibly supportive, and it’s clear that your dedication never wavered...