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
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First-Gen & Cultural Identity Support
Explore what it means to navigate multiple identities and expectations.
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Family & Boundary Work
Learn how to set boundaries while maintaining connection and honoring your values.
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Life Transitions & Pressure
Support through career changes, school, caregiving roles, and major life decisions.
Services
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I provide online individual counseling sessions for clients residing in Texas. A free 20-minute consultation is provided before scheduling the first session.
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Individual and group supervision is available for LPC Associates provisionally licensed in Texas.
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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
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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