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September 26, 2026By Raquel Ramirez, LCSW16 min read

Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá

A personal reflection on culture, identity, belonging, and the journey of learning that you never needed to choose only one part of yourself.

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Raquel Ramirez, LCSW

Raquel Ramirez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner and practice director of Internal Balance Therapy. Her approach to therapy is rooted in curiosity, culture, connection, and understanding the many parts that shape who we are. She integrates Internal Family Systems with other trauma-informed approaches while honoring each person's individual experiences, relationships, culture, and story.

Through Reflections, Raquel writes about therapy, healing, culture, relationships, travel, and the experiences that continue to shape her understanding of what it means to be human.

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