Mercedes Samudio, LCSW (she/her/hers) is a licensed psychotherapist, bestselling author, and international speaker passionate about empowering parents.

Mercedes is known for her revolutionary Parental Identity Development Model and Shame-Proof Parenting framework. She works with parents worldwide, incorporating trauma-informed modalities to help them heal past traumas that can affect their parenting style.

Mercedes is also an experienced mentor and trainer, offering specialized training to mental health professionals on addressing racism in treating Black families. With a deep commitment to her work, Mercedes strives to empower parents, reduce shame in parenting, and raise healthy children.

Outside of her professional life supporting families, Mercedes is married to her best friend and soulmate, and they live in sunny Southern California with their 3 fur kids (2 cats and a dog).

You can learn more about her work at http://shameproofparenting.com.