About First Gen Feeler
Get to know the heart and story behind First Gen Feeler.

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I'm Victoria
Victoria Cortez (she/her), LMFT, is the founder of First Gen Feeler, a mental health brand and practice devoted to helping first-generation individuals break cycles, build boundaries, and heal from the inside out. As a licensed therapist, speaker, and workshop facilitator, Victoria creates compassionate and culturally attuned spaces that support both individual and collective healing.
Through individual therapy, group support, and community-centered workshops, Victoria helps clients navigate the emotional weight of people-pleasing, generational expectations, inner child wounds, and burnout. She brings a down-to-earth, relatable approach rooted in her lived experience as a first-gen Latina, approaching her work with humor, authenticity, and a deep respect for each person’s story.
My Why
Victoria partners with workplaces and organizations to support mental health, staff connection, and sustainable self-care- especially for teams serving BIPOC, first-gen, and helping professional communities. Her workshops blend storytelling, nervous system education, and actionable tools to inspire growth and prevent burnout.
As a clinician, Victoria specializes in working with first-gen individuals and helping professionals navigate anxiety, boundary challenges, family dynamics, and identity exploration. She supports clients through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens that encourages curiosity, self-compassion, and empowerment. Her work is dedicated to helping others not just survive- but truly feel and thrive.
Therapist, Speaker, and Founder
Licensed Therapist
A licensed therapist with nearly a decade of experience working in the mental health field. I support first-gen individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges through culturally-responsive, compassionate care.
Speaker & Workshop Facilitator
I lead engaging workshops and talks for organizations, universities, and employee resource groups on topics like mental wellness, boundary-setting, and navigating first-gen identity in the workplace.
Founder of First Gen Feeler
I created this platform to be a resource and community hub, offering therapy services, workshops, and support tailored to the unique experiences of first-generation individuals.
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