MEET OUR TEAM
Co-founder & CEO
Federico A. Gonzalez is is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wellness Restoration Counseling, bringing over a decade of experience in project management. With a deep personal connection to maternal & paternal mental health—as a father of two young children and a supportive partner—Federico is passionate about improving access to compassionate, high-quality mental health services for women and couples. His leadership is driven by a commitment to creating supportive, family-centered care that addresses the emotional well-being of individuals and parents during one of life’s most transformative journeys.
Co-founder & Lead Psychotherapist
Dr. Marylin Marquez Beckley, PhD, LPC, NCC is the co-founder and bilingual lead psychotherapist of Wellness Restoration Counseling, with 15 years of experience as a perinatal mental health specialist, trauma and anxiety psychotherapist, and child development expert serving the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area and Latin America. She specializes in supporting adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, and trauma, offering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s unique journey.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Marquez Beckley is the founder and lead mental health consultant at Wellness Restoration Consultancy, where she develops and implements organizational wellness strategies for employees in government and humanitarian sectors. Through this work, she promotes staff resilience, trauma-informed care, and sustainable mental health practices within workplace settings.
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Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Juanita DeShazior, PsyD, LPC, LGPC is an air-force veteran and licensed psychotherapist in Washington, DC; Maryland and Virginia with over 25 years of experience working with women regarding trauma and anxiety during postpartum. Dr. DeShazior has over a decade of experience as a clinical supervisor and director in various mental health clinics serving minority women in women issues, mood disorders and personality disorders. When she is not working, Dr. DeShazior enjoys performing on stage as she is a professional singer, is also a professional seamstress, and loves to spend time with her family.
Associate Therapist (LGPC)
Gisella Garcia, LGPC, PMH-C is a bilingual licensed graduate professional counselor in Washington, DC and a certified perinatal mental health coach (PMH-C). With over a decade of experience as a life coach, Gisella specializes in supporting individuals through life transitions in early adulthood, pregnancy, parenthood, relationships, and family dynamics. She provides holistic, compassionate care to adults experiencing anxiety and depression stemming from high-stress environments, including college, work, complex family dynamics, and interpersonal relationships.
Gisella is particularly passionate about helping young adults, mothers, and couples navigate the emotional challenges that arise during transitional phases, including the perinatal period. Her clinical approach integrates trauma-informed care with a deep understanding of past family dynamics and their impact on present-day emotional well-being. Outside of her clinical role, she enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, cross-stitching, traveling, and watching movies with her family.