Welcome to Alta Vida Wellness, 


Cultivating mental wellness, community healing, and culturally responsive care in the heart of the Bronx.

Personalized mental health services, online or in-person, for individuals, families, and communities seeking higher healing..

Our mission statement

Alta Vida Wellness is a Bronx-based nonprofit collective rooted in healing, equity, and cultural pride. We provide accessible, trauma-informed mental health care to individuals and families from historically marginalized communities, centering BIPOC voices and traditions in everything we do.

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Providing you with a safe space to relax

All your appointments will take place in our soothing office environment with fully private rooms, complimentary tea and water, and individualized care.

 

In-person and remote options

Our office is conveniently located in the Bronx. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy.

Our services

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    Therapy

    We provide one-on-one therapy for adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or identity questions. Sessions are rooted in trust, cultural humility, and a strengths-based lens, blending modalities like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness.

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    Psychiatry

    Alta Vida Wellness offers comprehensive psychiatric services to support individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. Our psychiatric team, consisting of licensed psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, provides expert evaluations, diagnoses, and medication management tailored to each client’s unique needs.

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    Family & Parenting Support

    We help multi-stressed families and immigrant households explore roles, values, and healing from relational trauma. Culturally attuned parenting support includes behavior guidance, communication strategies, and caregiver emotional support.

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    Clinical Supervision & Professional Mentorship

    We offer individual and group supervision with a focus on anti-oppressive practice, trauma-informed care, and professional resilience. Ideal for LMSWs, pre-licensed clinicians, and bilingual practitioners.

  • Bronx Wellness Initiatives

    Alta Vida partners with schools, community organizations, and small businesses to offer on-site workshops, mental health pop-ups, and culturally relevant wellness experiences. Topics include mental health literacy, coping strategies, and stress reduction for high-need populations. goes here

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Meet our team

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    Yurilka A. Hernandez

    Founder, President and CEO,

    ALta Vida Wellness

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Get started with Alta Vida, today.

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