May is mental health awareness month and here are some tidbits about mental health, what mental health means, stressors and facts regarding mental health and being BIPOC, Latine and/or first gen too. if you're thinking of starting therapy I also add some info on how to do that, what options are out there, different hotlines to lean on, and also starting points for you. #MentalHealth #therapy #firstgenlatina #bipoc #latinas #latina #socialwork #socialworker #msw #bsw #lcsw #lsw

Welcome!!! My name is Melissa Barrios. I'm a spiritualist and therapist. I'm here to share more about decolonizing our wellness, being a private practice owner, therapy, healing spaces, community events and offering, spirituality, and more✨ follow me on my journey as I share my rants, offerings, support, etc. **ya girl is officially on Tiktok and I'm trying to offer y'all daily inspo and content(Tiktok handle: meh.lee.sah)✨ ❤️Melissa(meh-lee-sah) For consultation inquiries and speaking engagements please email: melissabarriosinfo@gmail.com #lsw #bsw #msw #lcsw #therapist #therapy #therapy #spirituality #medium #spirit #wellness #bipoc #latina #firstgen

Mother's Day Distance Reiki Offering 💐 Whether you are a mother in the traditional sense, longing to be a mother, grieving the loss of your mother, grieving the loss of your child, or navigating a complicated relationship with your mother or child, this offering is a loving embrace for your heart. The heart chakra, the center of love, compassion, and connection, is deeply intertwined with the essence of motherhood. It's the wellspring of nurturing energy, empathy, and the boundless capacity to care for others. This virtual Reiki session specifically aims to gently open and balance your heart chakra, supporting you to: •Nourish yourself: Replenish your energy and ease feelings of overwhelm, lean into greater self-love and care. •Find comfort: Gently soothe feelings of grief and loss, allowing the heart to release and find ease. •Embrace self-compassion: Extend kindness and understanding to yourself, wherever you are on your journey, nurturing the love, compassion, and patience. •Connect with love: Open your heart to the universal energy of love and healing, strengthening your connection to yourself and others. With distance Reiki, you can receive soothing and balancing energy focused on the heart chakra, all from the comfort of your own space. Allow yourself to be held in a compassionate space, where you can release tension, find inner peace, and connect with your own inner strength. No prior experience with Reiki is necessary. Simply find a quiet space where you can relax and receive the energy exchange. You can keep your camera on/off to support your comfort. *Bring: water to drink, be in a comfortable space, have your pillow, blanket, and any divination tools you feel called to bring. ✨Checkout linktree in bio to register or visit https://calendly.com/melissabarrios I look forward to being in this space with you, ❤️Melissa Barrios #reiki #reikihealing #mothers #mothersday #healing

happy Friday y'all! remember when I told y'all to let yourself be a chillona?? tears aren't just salty water. they're three different types of tears our body produces and for different reasons. the first tears are just to lubricate our eyes and keep them moisturized. the second type of tear is a reaction response to a threat like smoke, dust, etc it is how our eyes fight off bacteria. the third is my favorite, it is emotional tears! emotional tears show up when we experience strong feelings. these tears have high levels of stress hormones. when we allow ourselves to be chillones we're allowing our body to release stress and soothe ourselves. letting yourself cry is important because crying: releases stress self soothes helps with pain relief supports in processing our emotions opens the door for people to see you are experiencing emotions and need some community support and empathy helps to keep our eyes healthy so let yourself cry, be a chillona and chingona. it takes a lot of bravery and courage to let yourself cry so let it be! #crying #tears #healing #StressRelief #emotional #therapy #latinatherapist

I read a post of how decolonizing wellness is dangerous and unsafe. i know you cannot guarantee a safe space because we're human but returning to indigenous and ancestral practices is needed and supportive especially for BIPOC and Queer folks. our ancestors didn't heal with evidence based practices that are pushed today. our ancestors navigated challenges together, in community, with nature, with spirits, with the lineages before them, with practitioners who didn't have a 'license' to practice. decolonizing therapy is important especially when working with BIPOC and Queer folks. western models are not universal modalities. western models do not acknowledge or respect culturally relevant practices and understandings we, as BIPOC, have. westernized approaches hyper focus on individualism and lack acknowledgement of systemic oppression, racism, historical trauma, discrimination, marginalization on wellness, etc. a decolonized space offers more inclusivity, equity, and is able to tend to the needs of folks with diverse backgrounds especially those marginalized and oppressed by colonial systems. if you made it to this point,thank you for listening to my rant🙃 if you're looking for consultation services or have an inquiry email me at melissabarriosinfo@gmail.com #therapy #therapist #socialworker #socialwork #msw #bsw #holisticwellness #decolonize #bipoc #QueerCommunity

Happy Easter y'all! Jesus was a Palestinian man who got k*ll3d for standing up for his ppl and being seen as a threat to the gov. Iet's remember who he really was, not the colonized version. He stood up for his people and led with social justice, community, and humanity... may today be a reminder of who he was and that humanity includes: BIPOC, migrants, the Queer community, women and children of all backgrounds, people with disabilities, people who are houseless... #easter #HappyEaster #community #socialjustice #humanity

👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽 welcome to a space that is centered on decolonizing mental health and wellness, leaning on Ancestral Medicine, and holistic healing✨ my name is Melissa Barrios. I'm a spiritualist, medium, therapist, and reiki practitioner. I am here to share about healing in the ways our ancestors did. I have my private practice and prioritize BIPOC and Queer folks. I also offer consultation services for practitioners/ therapists/ private practice owners to support them with decolonizing their practices, navigating day to day challenges, and to create more inclusive and culturally ethical and appropriate environments. follow for more info, support, and a wholesome space to land in✨ #healing #holistichealing #latinatherapist #MentalHealth #decolonizingtherapy #therapy #therapist #socialworker #msw #lcsw #socialwork

did you know that you have a spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical body?? as a therapist who is also a reiki practitioner and medium, I always bring spiritual tools into healing spaces when consented and supportive. here is some information on anxiety, the solar plexus chakra, different ways our bodies interconnect and work together. I also share different holistic tools to support your solar plexus chakra. lmk if you wanna hear more about the ways ancestral wisdom and practices are essential to healing. I am a therapist who leads with decolonizing therapy, bringing in Ancestral wisdom and practices into healing spaces and not just leaning on Westernized approaches. if you're a practitioner or therapist looking to decolonize your practice, have support on day to day challenges as therapists/ practitioners/ private practice owners, please feel free to reach out for consultation services ✨ #healing #latinatherapist #lcsw #msw #therapy #therapist #therapytiktok #socialworker #holistichealing #reiki #decolonizingtherapy #anxiety

I've been a therapist for 10yrs and here's the one way you can assess if you're being a successful adult. Chicago peeps, who's your tamal plug?! 👀 happy Sunday 🫔 #latinatherapist #lcsw #lsw #therapist #daughterofimmigrants #latinas #latina #firstgenlatina #socialwork #chicago

Happy social work mth y'all❤️ #socialwork #socialworker #latinasocialworker #lcsw #lsw #msw

those few minutes between sessions are crucial af😅 Been leaning into dance this season, making space for the spring energy that's here, and prioritizing joy whenever I can💃🏽✨ #latina #latinatherapist #therapy #bipoc #firstgenlatina #daughterofimmigrants #socialworker #lcsw

✨ Community Healing with Conmigo ✨ The BIPOC and Queer community is hurting, grieving, and navigating so much. This is our way of holding space and offering sacred medicina to our communities. Join us for a donation-based healing event featuring: 🌿 Limpias by Rocio Villavicencio 💆🏽‍♀️ Reiki by Melissa Barrios 🗓 Sunday, February 23rd ⏰ 12 PM - 4 PM 📍 Angmir Hecho Con Cariño 📍 1653 West 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 Come as you are, receive what you need. Let's hold space for each other in community and healing. *No appointment needed, we'll be accepting walk-ins* Want to offer a love donation for someone to receive a limpia or reiki session or to support us? DM us! Tag a friend who could use some love and care. See you there! 💛🦋 #CommunityHealing #Limpias #Reiki #bipochealing #latineHealing #Conmigo #QueerCommunity

Hi, I’m Melissa Barrios

(Meh-lee-sah Bah-rree-ohs)

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Spiritualist with nearly a decade journeying alongside individuals toward healing, my commitment is deeply personal: to decolonize the therapy space and offer a path to authentic, lasting well-being. Having been born and raised in Chicago, I've witnessed firsthand the diverse experiences and strengths within our communities, which deeply informs my approach at Healing Without Limits, established in 2021. It's a space I intentionally created for BIPOC individuals to reclaim their power, honor their voices and truths, and connect with the profound wisdom of their Ancestors – a space where code-switching and constant explanations are finally unnecessary.

As a First-Generation Latina, the complexities and beauty of our daily lives aren't abstract concepts to me – they're woven into the fabric of my being. Being the first in my family born on this land, and navigating the realities of poverty in neighborhoods many didn't escape, gifted me an intimate and visceral understanding of both the immense strength we possess and the heavy burdens we often carry. This isn't just a profession I chose; it's a personal calling, a fire ignited by my own journey of finding solace and healing through ancestral wisdom. My deepest desire is to create a sacred space where our full selves, our rich cultural heritage, and our innate spirituality are not just acknowledged but celebrated, honored, and woven into the very fabric of healing for each of us.

For me, healing moves beyond traditional therapy. I am a Healer first, centering the profound wisdom and knowledge of my Ancestors and Elders, my intuitive spiritual gifts, and rigorous clinical training. My clinical foundation is deeply rooted in Ancestral wisdom, alongside Internal Family Systems (IFS) – a model I deeply resonate with and acknowledge as echoing long-held Indigenous pláticas and ancestral practices. I believe in the inherent interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, and my approach naturally integrates these dimensions, incorporating holistic wellness practices to support your complete well-being.

When I step away from the sacred space of healing, I find myself drawn to the grounding embrace of nature, feeling that quiet connection to the elements that sustain us all. This same intention and care extends to my online apothecary, Healing Without Limits Apothecary, where I thoughtfully curate items like Reiki-infused candles and intention oils, each designed to nurture your overall well-being and bring a touch of that sacredness into your everyday life. Just as nature and intentional self-care replenish me, so too does the warmth and strength I find in my loving communities, and the simple joy of time spent with those I hold close. My personal journey is a continuous unfolding, a personal exploration of my spirituality and the unique gifts I am still discovering, finding a profound sense of release and coming home to myself in the rhythm of dance. These are the spaces and moments that nourish my spirit, much like the authentic connection I hope to cultivate with you on your own path.

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