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La Plaza Health

Our Mission​

To empower us, our community and our members to take control of their mental and emotional health via person-centered, stigma-free, personalized blended-care behavioral health programs.

Our Values​

  • Person-Centered Care: We place the individual at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is personalized, ensuring that each user's unique needs, preferences, and circumstances are respected and prioritized throughout their mental health journey.

  • Collaboration: We believe that mental health care is most effective when we work together. Whether it's with our users, mental health professionals, or partners, collaboration fosters a shared sense of responsibility and ensures that every person receives the best possible support.

  • Cultural Humility: We are committed to continuously learning and growing in our understanding of diverse cultural perspectives. We approach each person's mental health with respect, recognizing the importance of cultural identity and the unique experiences that shape individual well-being.

  • Evidence-based Practices: We are committed to providing mental health resources, tools, and interventions that are backed by the best available scientific research. By prioritizing evidence-based practices, we ensure that our users receive effective, proven support to manage their well-being.

Our Team​

Marvyn Arévalo Avalos, Ph.D.

Marvyn Arévalo Avalos, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral scholar at UC Berkeley focused on digital mental health, and a faculty associate at Arizona State University. His work centers on developing culturally responsive digital interventions to support the mental health of underserved communities, especially Latinx youth. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from ASU and completed his clinical training at the University of Maryland. Marvyn brings a strong background in community-based behavioral health and a deep commitment to health equity in both research and practice.

Luis Fernando De Pombo

Luis Fernando De Pombo, is a computer scientist from UC Berkeley and previously helped build large-scale software systems at companies like Uber early on. He was the founder of two VC-backed companies and went through Y Combinator in 2018. Today, he's focused on creating simple, thoughtful tools that help people better understand themselves like Innerly, a digital journal with a focus on privacy and AI guided reflections.