Carmel is a clinical social worker (LICSW – Massachusetts; LCSW – Texas – inactive) with a focus on healing from identity-based trauma: times that people have been hurt because of who they are or who they are perceived to be. Carmel integrates experiential activities with talk therapy in order to help regain a sense of both physical and emotional wellness. She works extensively with immigrant and LGBTQ+ clients and serves as an expert witness in immigration cases. She is also trained in clinical supervision and is a Board Approved Supervisor in Texas.