Dr. Evelyn Iraheta, Ed.D., NCC, LPC, LCPC
Owner and Chief Executive Officer

DUNS Number: 118847314

Dr. Evelyn Iraheta was born in El Salvador and moved to Washington, DC when she was 14 years old. She attended a DC Public School as an English Language Learner (ESL) and experienced first-hand the challenges of reunification, acculturation and assimilation, and the concept of the American Dream.

Dr. Iraheta resides in the District of Columbia and has been married for the past 20 years and has two daughters. In her free time, Dr. Iraheta loves to read, travel, and participate in Walks, particularly supporting, the Alzheimer’s Association, and presenting in national conferences.

Dr. Iraheta is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia (PRC14670) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the State of Maryland (LC8405) and Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia (#0701009736). She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor in Virginia through the Virginia Board of Counseling (#0701009736).

Dr. Iraheta earned her bachelors from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, her master’s degree in counseling from Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC, her Doctorate Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP Accredited program in Arlington, Virginia, Argosy University.

Dr. Iraheta has ample experience in areas of trauma with children, youth, and adults, including but not limited to abuse and neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking among other types of traumas. She has extensive experience providing culturally and trauma-based individual, group and family psychotherapy to low-income families and diverse client populations in English and Spanish. She is knowledgeable of current best practices, research, and empirical data relevant to immigrant and diverse populations.

Dr. Iraheta has served as a Bilingual School Counselor in the District of Columbia Public Schools for more than 11 years serving youth and families. In this role, she has been tasked with providing equitable and appropriate comprehensive counseling services addressing students’ academic, career and social/emotional development needs while also balancing delivery methods and maintaining program accountability. She has also responded to crisis intervention at her school and other DCPS schools. Dr. Iraheta served as a chair in her counseling, requiring her to lead meetings and support a team of 11 middle and high school counselors as well as collaborate with other service providers, including social workers, school psychologists, pathways coordinator, and college/career coordinators. Prior to this role, she worked in varied local and national organizations in program management, curriculum development, and public policy.

Additionally, Dr. Iraheta has authored thousands of mental health evaluations for legal and immigration purposes since 2018. She has provided expert consultation services to individuals, and immigration law firms in the DMV area and has served as an Adjunct Professor and clinical supervisor for varied universities, including Trinity Washington University, University of Southern California, University of the District of Columbia, and George Washington University. Dr. Iraheta has participated in local, national, and international conferences promoting effective practices for working with diverse and immigrant communities as well as promoting wellness in the workplace and how to be successful in private practice.

Mission Statement

Plena Counseling & Consulting, LLC (PCC) is a small business certified enterprise (CBE) and woman-owned small business that strives to provide world-class services locally, nationally, and internationally based on experience, and empirical research. PCC is invested in the development of healthier communities and optimal organizational culture through the implementation of practices proven to provide the best outcomes.

Plena Counseling & Consulting, LLC (PCC) is committed to providing holistic, bilingual, and culturally competent behavioral health, expert counseling, and consultation services to individuals and organizations. PCC is invested in the development of healthier, empowered, and more resilient children, youth, families, and diverse communities.

PCC offers individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy services in disaster settings for special populations (economically disadvantaged youth, families, low-income youth and adults, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly). Other services include life skills training, workshops, and consultation for individuals and organizations.