Providers servicing Las Vegas and nearby areas
Highlighting multilingual, trauma informed doulas & mental health therapists that we have partnered with. You will also find transparency and clarity about pricing and service availability.
Birth Workers
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I'm Iveth Balanta (She/Her/They), an immigrant partera from Abya Yala (Colombia). I come from the Valley of the Cauca River, my people are Quillancinga, Inga, Timaná, Balanta & Settler Spaniards. I've learned the art of birthkeeping from my abuelas, tías, and mamas parteras. I am a mom, partner, friend, and daughter, and I tend to my garden of relatives, my kitchen, and my altar with love every day. I love the land and its creatures, dancing, poetry, and the dreams and stories of my grandparents who keep me company in this magical Mojave Desert, the ancestral land of the Nuwuvi people, that shelters us and gives us a home. I provide comprehensive support to Latino families who want to live an empowered and dignified pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by weaving traditional practices and rituals into the care, nourishment, education, and advocacy they require to live and thrive. I've chosen this path of remembrance and healing to honor my women and all my sisters from other mothers, our families, and the sacredness of our rites of life.
For pricing (2024) and booking initial consultation follow this link:
Website: https://grandiosamatriz.com/
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My name is Brenda Blanco. I was born in Los Angeles but I now call Las Vegas home. Soy madre de 2 hijas, 2 hijos y abuelita de dos nietos.
I am a trauma informed Yoga Teacher and teach all over our community. I have recently entered the Doula world and am ready to see where this path leads me to. My work centers connection and growth within my community. I raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, to remind others they are not alone. I know what it's like to need a person or a space to feel authentic and loved.
Whether it's teaching Yoga or offering my Doula services, I strive to be and create positive energy.Contact info: 702-338-4036
Email: bavena68@gmail.com
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I'm Victoria Flores (She/Her/They). I am an Indigenous Birth Worker, Certified Lactation Support Educator & Founder of the Solidarity Fridge + Giving Garden. Descendant of P'urepecha and Nahua Otomi people, my ancestral roots are from Michoacán and Zacatecas, México. I am a mother to two loving children and was born and raised on the beautiful lands of the Nuwuvi people, known today as Las Vegas, NV. I specialize in ancestral practices of cultural care and firmly believe that our traditions in childbirth are not only life-saving but also significantly enhance the holistic wellness of our communities. Every birthing person should experience a dignified, compassionate, safe and empowering birth and postpartum care.
Coming from a family of care workers, I walk in this role humbly and wholeheartedly, honoring all birthing bodies and all birthing outcomes. Building trust and connections, as well as supporting families during such a sacred time in their lives by providing education, presence, and access to quality care, is truly essential for healthy maternal and birthing experiences. To support birthing individuals is to nurture the next generation and to offer healing for both those who are here and those who came before us.
For pricing and booking initial consultation follow this link:
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I’m Jacinta (She/Her/They), a non-binary mother, full-spectrum birth worker, and student midwife with a deep commitment to supporting Black, Brown, and Indigenous birthing families. My practice is rooted in kindness, empathy, and respect, blending modern and ancestral traditions to create a sacred and nurturing environment. I am passionate about advocating for culturally competent care, ensuring that every family feels empowered and supported throughout their journey of early parenthood. I bring warmth, calm, and intuition to every aspect of my birthwork, believing that birth is both a spiritual and physical journey. My ideal clients are those who actively participate in their path toward birth, parenthood, and reproductive sovereignty, and who value community, accessibility, and equity. Together, we build relationships based on trust, using advocacy and communication to make informed, evidence-based decisions for your family's well-being. My work is grounded in compassion and a deep respect for each family’s unique experience. I look forward to meeting you and walking with you on this transformative journey.
For pricing and booking initial consultation follow this link:
Website: www.bodyandwomb.com
Lactation Consultants
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Semaj Bruce - IBCLC, Las Vegas Urban League WIC Breastfeeding Program Coordinator and Director of Las Vegas Milk Depots of San Jose Mothers’ Milk Bank
Semaj has been employed by the Las Vegas Urban League WIC since 2008. She began as a part-time WIC breastfeeding peer counselor and is now the Breastfeeding Program Coordinator where she continues to encourage and support breastfeeding mothers. She became a CLC in 2009, a CLE in 2015 and an IBCLC in 2019. In 2015, under her leadership, the program was awarded the WIC Loving Support Award of Excellence – Gold Level by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
Semaj found out about a celebration to uplift the black and brown lactating families within her community. Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association who pioneered Black Breastfeeding Week, began in 2014. Semaj took notice and activated Nevada’s first Black Breastfeeding Week celebrations in 2015. She looks forward to celebrating this week every year with the support of the community.
Semaj has also volunteered as the Director for the Las Vegas Milk Depots for San Jose Mothers’ Milk Bank since 2015, donating thousands of ounces to our most vulnerable infants in critical care and families in need. She is the website coordinator for the Southern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition, founding member of Kijiji Sisterhood and began to work in private practice as the owner of Breastfeeding with Maj, LLC in 2021.
Semaj Bruce, IBCLC a wife and mother of 2. Born in Culver City, California, raised in San Bernardino, California and now resides in Las Vegas since 2002. She enjoys doing makeup, family barbecues, hiking, and going to the beach. She is grateful for all opportunities to support her community.
Contact: 702-720-5198
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Ednalyna Martin is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), doula, and childbirth educator dedicated to supporting families through their unique journeys into parenthood. With a passion for maternal and infant health, Ednalyna combines evidence-based practices with compassionate care to empower parents and promote positive birth experiences.
Edna has a private practice where she currently does home or virtual visits. She also accepts insurance for lactation such as Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United HealthCare, and other insurances covered through The Lactation Network.
Therapists
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My name is Rachel Johnson and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I am a single mother who is passionate about working with individuals who are looking to develop a deeper sense of connection with others and themselves. I enjoy spending time with people who actively challenge the status quo and advocate passionately for their communities and loved ones. I felt called to this work when I started to explore what it could look like to understand others in my life in a meaningful and compassionate way. The education I received brought me closer to the work I wanted to do and becoming independent assisted me in starting the next journey of my career and self-development. I do not identify as a one approach therapist as I believe a majority of our change takes place within the context of relationships and that therapy is a relational avenue for change and insight development. I also believe that the individual attending therapy knows what their journey is meant to be and where their desired outcomes lay.
Session Fee: $150
Sliding Scale OfferedWebiste: https://cultivatingconnectedliving.clientsecure.me/#home
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Livia’s experience includes over 5 years working with children in the Las Vegas area in public and charter schools and with foster care, adoption and reunification. She uses evidence based tools such as play therapy, Theraplay and sand tray. In South America Llivia worked with the LGBTQIA+ and at risk children. She speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Often cited as naturally empathic and intuitive, Livias mission during her 20 years of experience working has been to connect to each clients unique needs and situation. She is committed to respecting and honoring every individual’s culture and background, providing a safe environment for all.
Phone: 702-381-4469
Email: aliviamft@gmail.com
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Frances Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). Frances is also a Lecturer at the UNLV School of Social Work. She enjoys teaching college students about the importance of integrated and holistic care when treating individuals. Frances is a PhD student with a focus on birth trauma experienced by women of color and the ripple effect it has on families. Frances has found great passion in her work of treating families experiencing fertility challenges, loss, birth trauma and transitions in the postpartum period. She values the importance of cultural sensitivity and the stigma that surrounds families experiencing stressors during family planning, and finds it highly important to establish rapport and comfort to all the individuals she treats.
Frances is a devoted mother to her kind-hearted and loving son, that loves to dance and sing with her at any chance they can get. She describes her experience of motherhood as an honor. She loves to teach her son about the importance of gratitude and is constantly planning new adventures to experience with him.
Contact: frances@maternalmindscounseling.com
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