Welcome to Resilient Vida Counseling & Wellness.

Supporting First-Gen Individuals Navigating Life Between Worlds

You’ve carried a lot—often without a guide.

As a first-generation individual, you may feel the pressure to succeed, support your family, and figure everything out on your own. It can feel like you’re constantly navigating two worlds—honoring where you come from while creating your own path.

At Resilient Vida, you don’t have to do it alone.

We specialize in supporting first-gen clients who are:

  • Managing family expectations and responsibilities

  • Navigating career or academic pressure

  • Setting boundaries without guilt

  • Healing from generational patterns

  • Exploring identity, culture, and belonging

Collaborative Online Counseling

  • First-Gen & Cultural Identity Support

    Explore what it means to navigate multiple identities and expectations.

  • Family & Boundary Work

    Learn how to set boundaries while maintaining connection and honoring your values.

  • Life Transitions & Pressure

    Support through career changes, school, caregiving roles, and major life decisions.

Services

  • I provide online individual counseling sessions for clients residing in Texas. A free 20-minute consultation is provided before scheduling the first session.

  • Individual and group supervision is available for LPC Associates provisionally licensed in Texas.

  • I am available for speaking engagements to small groups, colleges, or company workshops. I can cover topics related to burnout and grief support for individuals with chronic illness, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Please email for more information.

Meet the Counselor

  • Angelica Tello, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC

Who We Support:

  • First-generation college students and professionals

  • Latina/o/e clients

  • Oldest daughters and caregivers

  • Individuals supporting aging parents

  • Those breaking generational cycles

Book a Free 20-minute Consultation