Generally requested by Mental Health Professionals

Counseling Business Development

Are you looking to start a counseling practice but feeling overwhelmed by the complexities? At Cor Sacrum, we specialize in helping aspiring counselors turn their vision into reality.

Clinicians looking to establish a private practice often struggle with the when, what, and how. Maribel Rodriguez Laguna offers individualized strategy and goals to help clinicians start, launch, and develop their private practice. Business consultation can include personalized mission statement development in addition to networking and marketing strategy development. 

We combine expert knowledge of the industry with personalized strategies tailored to your unique goals.

We help you streamline the setup process, navigate compliance with regulations, and optimize your operational systems.

With our support, you’ll not only launch your practice successfully but also build a sustainable business that thrives.

Let us help you navigate the journey and achieve your dream of making a meaningful impact in your community!

Generally requested by Mental Health Professionals

As clinicians, as part of best practices and self-care, we benefit from seeking professional consultation services.

We offer individual and group consultation for mental health clinicians looking to improve their work with clients who are clergy, seminarian, and/or religious.

Maribel Laguna has been a fully licensed clinician since 2009 and worked with clergy and/or religious since 2011.

Interested in case consultation regarding Hispanic Cultural Issues?

As a bilingual counselor, Maribel has worked extensively with Hispanic/Latino populations and is passionate about offering case consultation for clinicians seeking to learn how to administer a culturally centered clinical interview as well as learning to navigate cultural issues specific to Hispanic and/or Latino populations. 

See below for more information!

Generally requested by Mental Health Professionals and Rectors

At Cor Sacrum, we recognize the importance of cultural competence in counseling, especially when working with the Hispanic community.

Our consultation services are designed to equip rectors and practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address the unique cultural issues faced by Hispanic clients.

Why This Matters: Hispanic clients often navigate a complex interplay of cultural values, family dynamics, and societal challenges. Understanding these nuances is crucial for providing effective support and fostering trust.

Our Consultation Services:

1. Cultural Awareness Training:

   • Workshops that educate on key cultural values, communication styles, and traditions within Hispanic communities.

2. Tailored Counseling Techniques:

   • Strategies for integrating cultural considerations into parish and therapeutic practices, ensuring they feel understood and respected.

3. Family Dynamics and Community Engagement:

   • Guidance on involving family in the counseling and relationship process and acknowledging the importance of familial ties in Hispanic cultures.

4. Addressing Socioeconomic Factors:

   • Insights into the socioeconomic challenges many Hispanic individuals face, including immigration issues, access to healthcare, and stigma around mental health.

5. Resource Development:

   • Assistance in creating culturally relevant resources and materials that resonate with Hispanic clients.

6. Networking and Community Partnerships:

   • Connecting rectors and parishes with practitioners and local organizations to foster collaboration and community.

Benefits of Consulting with Us:

• Enhanced Client Relationships: Build trust and rapport with Hispanic clients, leading to better therapeutic outcomes.

• Increased Cultural Competence: Equip yourself with the tools needed to address diverse client needs effectively.

• Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Hispanic individuals and families by providing culturally sensitive support.

Next Steps: Let’s connect for a brief consultation to discuss how we can tailor our services to meet your specific needs and meet your desires for cultural competence.

Whether it is case-specific consultation or a larger effort, together, we can create a welcoming environment for all, ensuring they receive the support they deserve.

Thank you for considering Cor Sacrum as your partner in this important journey!

Generally requested by Religious Superiors & Priests

Mental health issues are at the forefront of discussion in parishes, seminaries, religious communities and dioceses. Because of this, professional consultation is helpful to provide guidance and training regarding ways to strengthen human formation within religious groups and organizations.

Maribel Laguna offers individualized consultations your particular organization with specific, practical suggestions to develop and improve human formational issues through the discipline of Counseling Psychology.

Generally requested by Formators, Priests, Religious Superiors

“You hold a special place in my thoughts and prayers. In your lives there is great promise for the future of evangelization. And you give us hope that the authentic renewal of the Church which was begun by the Second Vatican Council will be brought to fruition. But in order for this to happen, you must receive a solid and well-rounded preparation in the seminary. This personal conviction about the importance of seminaries prompted me to write these words in my Holy Thursday Letter to the Bishops of the Church: "The full reconstitution of the life of the seminaries throughout the Church will be the best proof of the achievement of the renewal to which the Council directed the Church". 

St. Pope John Paul II: Address of His Holiness John Paul II to Seminarians  (Oct. 3, 1979)

The goals of Human Formation in the Propaedeutic Year:

1. Provide human formation in the form of psycho-educational presentations, reflection and integration to encourage the maturation process towards authentic masculinity. 

2. Provide tools for managing the emotional life. 

3. Introduce the tool of counseling as a way of facilitating growth in the pillar of human formation while demystifying the counseling relationship, process, and stages of change. 

4. Affirm the man in requesting counseling services. 

5. Normalize and explicate various Millenial and Gen Z specific psychological issues. 

Generally requested by Diocesan Ministry Leaders

Our Catholic marriage and family formation programs, including assessments like the FOCCUS evaluation, are designed to support couples and families in building strong, faith-centered relationships. Here are some of the key programs we offer:

1. FOCCUS Evaluation Review and Counseling: This premarital assessment tool helps couples identify strengths and areas for growth in their relationship, fostering open communication and deeper understanding before marriage. Our therapists meet with couples to facilitate discussion about conflicting topics and can provide the couple and the parish with healthy next step recommendations.

2. Marriage Preparation Counseling: Tailored counseling that incorporate Catholic teachings, focusing on discussion, communication skills, conflict resolution, and spiritual growth.

3. Marriage Counseling: Ongoing therapy sessions for married couples facing challenges, focusing on improving emotional intimacy, communication, and conflict resolution.

These programs not only enhance relationships but also deepen the spiritual foundation of families, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging in the Catholic faith. Contact us to learn more about how our programs can benefit your ministries and the couples you serve!