Pearl Velasquez

My work has always centered on helping people heal from trauma, including abuse, generational trauma, grief, and difficult life experiences. I started in shelters, supporting kids and teens who had experienced neglect and abuse. I later became a Sexual Assault Therapist, providing individual and group counseling to survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse. At Family Violence Prevention Services, I led support groups to help survivors regain confidence and rebuild their lives. As a coordinator for a sexual assault response team, I worked with first responders and legal professionals to improve survivor care. Now, as the founder of Resilient Therapy PLLC, I provide online therapy for teens and adults, helping them break cycles of trauma, manage anxiety and grief, and build resilience in their daily lives.

My education has been deeply rooted in understanding trauma and its impact on individuals and communities. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, where I focused on trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy approaches. During my graduate training, I completed internships at Family Violence Prevention Services and The Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, gaining hands-on experience working with survivors of domestic violence and children coping with grief. My education, combined with years of direct practice, has shaped my approach to therapy—compassionate, evidence-based, and dedicated to helping clients heal and thrive.