Penelope Chirolde (she/her) is a second year Master’s student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at North Carolina State University. Penelope graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Neuroscience. As a first-generation student and first-generation Latina, Penelope strives to use her experiences and identities as a way to connect with her clients and help them navigate through life’s challenges. Penelope is fluent in Spanish and can provide counseling in both English and Spanish.

Farah Hamouda (she/her) is an internship student pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wake Forest University. Farah is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and empowering space for her clients. She understands that people seek therapy for various reasons, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, identity exploration, and managing cultural or generational differences. Farah believes that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. As a first-generation American, Farah brings a deep understanding of the challenges associated with balancing multiple cultural identities. This unique perspective allows her to offer culturally sensitive and inclusive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.