Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Bonsall, CA
Pregnancy and the related milestones are so celebrated around you that it’s hard for you to talk to anyone about the emotional pain you are in. Maybe past experiences have made this season terrifying. You felt excitement at those first kicks, but now you worry when they change. You researched and planned endlessly yet fear follows you most of the day. If you’ve delivered, when your baby arrived, you expected joy but felt guilt as anxiety crept in. Fits of rage took over. Sleepless nights and constant demands left you overwhelmed, even jealous of others’ rest. Some moments you feel connected to your child, but mostly you feel lost.
Pregnancy and the related milestones are so celebrated around you that it’s hard for you to talk to anyone about the emotional pain you are in. Maybe past experiences have made this season terrifying. You felt excitement at those first kicks, but now you worry when they change. You researched and planned endlessly yet fear follows you most of the day. If you’ve delivered, when your baby arrived, you expected joy but felt guilt as anxiety crept in. Fits of rage took over. Sleepless nights and constant demands left you overwhelmed, even jealous of others’ rest. Some moments you feel connected to your child, but mostly you feel lost.
Hi there, I'm Yazmin! I'm a licensed therapist who has clinical expertise in a variety of populations. I have worked extensively with children, adults with acute mental illness, substance use disorder, and the geriatric population. My goal is to help you find a happier and healthier balance in life and relationships to help improve your quality of life. I utilize a person-centered approach where I focus on your needs and establish a supportive client-therapist relationship. My goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment by building a trusting and collaborative relationship and empowering you to take charge of your future.
Hi there, I'm Yazmin! I'm a licensed therapist who has clinical expertise in a variety of populations. I have worked extensively with children, adults with acute mental illness, substance use disorder, and the geriatric population. My goal is to help you find a happier and healthier balance in life and relationships to help improve your quality of life. I utilize a person-centered approach where I focus on your needs and establish a supportive client-therapist relationship. My goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment by building a trusting and collaborative relationship and empowering you to take charge of your future.
Hello there.....My name is Maria Paola Cortes Elser, I was born in Colombia and have been living in the USA for 23 years now, and as an immigrant, I confronted different situations that helped me to grow personally, and spiritually and understand how special it is to be from somewhere else and become part of this extraordinary country. I understand the challenges that come from this transition from different land to America and all the life experiences that those changes include, mentally culturally and spiritually.
Hello there.....My name is Maria Paola Cortes Elser, I was born in Colombia and have been living in the USA for 23 years now, and as an immigrant, I confronted different situations that helped me to grow personally, and spiritually and understand how special it is to be from somewhere else and become part of this extraordinary country. I understand the challenges that come from this transition from different land to America and all the life experiences that those changes include, mentally culturally and spiritually.
Therapy is a journey, and my hope is to serve as a supportive guide along the way, offering resources, insight, and encouragement throughout the process. While I am here to help navigate challenges and foster growth, you remain the expert on your own life and the driver of your therapeutic journey. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership grounded in trust, openness, and mutual respect. Honest communication is essential to meaningful progress. My role is to listen with compassion, provide support, and thoughtfully challenge you when appropriate, helping you move toward your goals and create lasting change.
Therapy is a journey, and my hope is to serve as a supportive guide along the way, offering resources, insight, and encouragement throughout the process. While I am here to help navigate challenges and foster growth, you remain the expert on your own life and the driver of your therapeutic journey. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership grounded in trust, openness, and mutual respect. Honest communication is essential to meaningful progress. My role is to listen with compassion, provide support, and thoughtfully challenge you when appropriate, helping you move toward your goals and create lasting change.
I identify as a first-generation Latina, cisgender woman.
I utilize a range of evidence-based therapies, including person-centered therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with an anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach. These approaches allow us to build a therapeutic connection and give us a roadmap in this therapy journey.
I identify as a first-generation Latina, cisgender woman.
I utilize a range of evidence-based therapies, including person-centered therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with an anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach. These approaches allow us to build a therapeutic connection and give us a roadmap in this therapy journey.
As a first-generation Mexican-American and a woman of faith, I believe healing happens when people feel safe to be themselves—mind, body, and spirit.
In our first session, I’ll listen to your story and what’s bringing you to therapy. We’ll talk about your goals, and I’ll share how I can support you. It’s a relaxed, respectful conversation designed to help you feel safe, seen, and understood. You’ll leave with a sense of clarity about the process and what to expect moving forward.
As a first-generation Mexican-American and a woman of faith, I believe healing happens when people feel safe to be themselves—mind, body, and spirit.
In our first session, I’ll listen to your story and what’s bringing you to therapy. We’ll talk about your goals, and I’ll share how I can support you. It’s a relaxed, respectful conversation designed to help you feel safe, seen, and understood. You’ll leave with a sense of clarity about the process and what to expect moving forward.
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Soy un terapeuta con licencia (LMFT). Mi enfoque es ayudar a explorar y aclarar metas personales, así como reconocer tus fortalezas y desarrollar las herramientas necesarias para que sigas en control de tu vida. Durante los últimos 10 años me he enfocado en personas que luchan con problemas de ansiedad, depresión, baja autoestima, trauma, y problemas en relaciones personales.
Soy un terapeuta con licencia (LMFT). Mi enfoque es ayudar a explorar y aclarar metas personales, así como reconocer tus fortalezas y desarrollar las herramientas necesarias para que sigas en control de tu vida. Durante los últimos 10 años me he enfocado en personas que luchan con problemas de ansiedad, depresión, baja autoestima, trauma, y problemas en relaciones personales.
I’m a Latina, bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist serving individuals throughout San Diego and across California via telehealth.
I help you move from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained to feeling more grounded, clear, and in control of your life. My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and tailored to you—blending evidence-based practices like EMDR with real, human connection.
I’m a Latina, bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist serving individuals throughout San Diego and across California via telehealth.
I help you move from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained to feeling more grounded, clear, and in control of your life. My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and tailored to you—blending evidence-based practices like EMDR with real, human connection.
Committed to an AI-FREE practice.
If you are exploring identity, especially sexuality, gender, race, culture, or religion, I offer a space where your questions can be met with care, respect, and experience. You may be multiracial, from an interfaith family, part of more than one culture, or feel like you live in the both/and of belonging. Many people navigating this have also experienced trauma or concerns about substance use. I help you claim your identity while building skills to stay grounded, regulate emotions, and move through pain without disconnecting from yourself.
Committed to an AI-FREE practice.
If you are exploring identity, especially sexuality, gender, race, culture, or religion, I offer a space where your questions can be met with care, respect, and experience. You may be multiracial, from an interfaith family, part of more than one culture, or feel like you live in the both/and of belonging. Many people navigating this have also experienced trauma or concerns about substance use. I help you claim your identity while building skills to stay grounded, regulate emotions, and move through pain without disconnecting from yourself.
My ideal clients are adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Many have spent years putting others first while carrying emotional pain, chronic stress, difficulty focusing, or unresolved trauma. Others are coping with grief, obsessive thoughts, parenting challenges, or family conflict and are ready to heal, build resilience, and create lasting, meaningful change.
My ideal clients are adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Many have spent years putting others first while carrying emotional pain, chronic stress, difficulty focusing, or unresolved trauma. Others are coping with grief, obsessive thoughts, parenting challenges, or family conflict and are ready to heal, build resilience, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious, unable to focus, depressed, or challenging relationships that affect your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed by just getting through the day? Do you question if life should be easier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their careers, their relationships and their everyday lives. I believe there is hope and ways to manage the difficulties in life by learning healthy coping skills and ways to reframe our experiences and the way we respond to them.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious, unable to focus, depressed, or challenging relationships that affect your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed by just getting through the day? Do you question if life should be easier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their careers, their relationships and their everyday lives. I believe there is hope and ways to manage the difficulties in life by learning healthy coping skills and ways to reframe our experiences and the way we respond to them.
Sometimes it can feel like the stressors of life are extra heavy. It can feel like no matter how hard you try to get through this season, there is no way out. Have you missed the old you? Are you feeling sad, stressed, and like no one understands what you're going through? You may be searching for a way to move out of the pain and hurt that have been keeping you from joy. A way to let go of the shame and guilt you have been carrying and learn how to cope with the struggles of life.
Sometimes it can feel like the stressors of life are extra heavy. It can feel like no matter how hard you try to get through this season, there is no way out. Have you missed the old you? Are you feeling sad, stressed, and like no one understands what you're going through? You may be searching for a way to move out of the pain and hurt that have been keeping you from joy. A way to let go of the shame and guilt you have been carrying and learn how to cope with the struggles of life.
Making this call, or looking for a therapist in general can be a scary thing. Some people have never been to counseling and don't know what to expect. Others have had negative experiences with people they've confided in the past that make them hesitant to put themselves out there again. I am here to make it as easy for you as possible. I will walk you through the process, and answer any questions along the way. I know that trust is earned, and our relationship should be one of high trust, and I'm ready to earn yours. I believe every person is different and deserves individualized counseling based on their own personal needs.
Making this call, or looking for a therapist in general can be a scary thing. Some people have never been to counseling and don't know what to expect. Others have had negative experiences with people they've confided in the past that make them hesitant to put themselves out there again. I am here to make it as easy for you as possible. I will walk you through the process, and answer any questions along the way. I know that trust is earned, and our relationship should be one of high trust, and I'm ready to earn yours. I believe every person is different and deserves individualized counseling based on their own personal needs.
Change is the essence of life, however within this fast paced world that we live in, it may prove stressful and at times overwhelming. So why struggle when you can get back to feeling great about yourself and your life. Do not to put yourself last!! and take the first step toward improving your overall wellbeing.
Change is the essence of life, however within this fast paced world that we live in, it may prove stressful and at times overwhelming. So why struggle when you can get back to feeling great about yourself and your life. Do not to put yourself last!! and take the first step toward improving your overall wellbeing.
I have experience supporting diverse populations and enjoy helping clients navigate family boundaries, particularly when cultural expectations and generational differences are involved. For many individuals with immigrant family backgrounds, balancing personal goals with family values can feel complicated, and therapy can be a space to explore those dynamics and find a path that feels authentic.
My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance.
I have experience supporting diverse populations and enjoy helping clients navigate family boundaries, particularly when cultural expectations and generational differences are involved. For many individuals with immigrant family backgrounds, balancing personal goals with family values can feel complicated, and therapy can be a space to explore those dynamics and find a path that feels authentic.
My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance.
As a client-centered therapist, my passion lies in creating a safe and empathetic space for individuals seeking meaningful and lasting change in their lives. By fostering genuine connection and empowering self-awareness, clients will have the opportunity to authentically explore their experiences and discover their own path to healing.
As a client-centered therapist, my passion lies in creating a safe and empathetic space for individuals seeking meaningful and lasting change in their lives. By fostering genuine connection and empowering self-awareness, clients will have the opportunity to authentically explore their experiences and discover their own path to healing.
In a world that often feels rushed and overwhelming, I offer a space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. This is a place where your emotions are welcomed, your experiences are respected, and your story is met with care. You may find yourself feeling stuck in familiar patterns, unsure how to set boundaries, or carrying past experiences that still show up in your daily life. Beneath it all, you may be longing for relief, clarity, and a sense of feeling like yourself again.
Como terapeuta bilingüe, honro mis raíces y ofrezco un espacio seguro para clientes que desean terapia en español.
In a world that often feels rushed and overwhelming, I offer a space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. This is a place where your emotions are welcomed, your experiences are respected, and your story is met with care. You may find yourself feeling stuck in familiar patterns, unsure how to set boundaries, or carrying past experiences that still show up in your daily life. Beneath it all, you may be longing for relief, clarity, and a sense of feeling like yourself again.
Como terapeuta bilingüe, honro mis raíces y ofrezco un espacio seguro para clientes que desean terapia en español.
Specialized therapy for Infidelity, OCD, Gambling Recovery, Anxiety, and Depression. I provide California residents, including military veterans, a safe space to navigate complex transitions and reclaim their lives.
You don’t have to face challenges alone. Therapy can help you gain clarity, feel supported, and move toward the future you want. Your journey is unique, and I would be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we can explore new possibilities and take meaningful steps toward healing.
• No Cost Treatment: If Gambling is affecting your life or someone you love, YOU may qualify for treatment at no cost.
Specialized therapy for Infidelity, OCD, Gambling Recovery, Anxiety, and Depression. I provide California residents, including military veterans, a safe space to navigate complex transitions and reclaim their lives.
You don’t have to face challenges alone. Therapy can help you gain clarity, feel supported, and move toward the future you want. Your journey is unique, and I would be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we can explore new possibilities and take meaningful steps toward healing.
• No Cost Treatment: If Gambling is affecting your life or someone you love, YOU may qualify for treatment at no cost.
My name is Annissa, my pronouns are she/they, and I am an AMFT with Diaspora Therapy Group. My work centers on affirmation, empowerment, and celebration of intersectionality. Many clients have come into therapy seeking someone who can resonate with the feeling of being forgotten, misunderstood, or told that they are both “too much” and “not enough”. In our work together, clients and I explore all aspects of their identity while navigating and acknowledging challenges faced through systemic issues. Together we can collaborate to foster a safer space to authentically work, talk, and feel without fear of judgment.
My name is Annissa, my pronouns are she/they, and I am an AMFT with Diaspora Therapy Group. My work centers on affirmation, empowerment, and celebration of intersectionality. Many clients have come into therapy seeking someone who can resonate with the feeling of being forgotten, misunderstood, or told that they are both “too much” and “not enough”. In our work together, clients and I explore all aspects of their identity while navigating and acknowledging challenges faced through systemic issues. Together we can collaborate to foster a safer space to authentically work, talk, and feel without fear of judgment.
Hablo Español. I support people and couples who experience depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, and people who identify as neurodivergent and/or have Autism Spectrum Disorder. I strive to support people who yearn to rediscover for them what makes life worth it. I also strive to support people who want to rekindle a fire within them, especially for passions like music, art, sports, gardening, etc.. I also strive to provide a healing space where one can let go of impactful life experiences, such as trauma, that they carry with them. I strive to challenge norms and harmful expectations that plague one's self-worth.
Hablo Español. I support people and couples who experience depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, and people who identify as neurodivergent and/or have Autism Spectrum Disorder. I strive to support people who yearn to rediscover for them what makes life worth it. I also strive to support people who want to rekindle a fire within them, especially for passions like music, art, sports, gardening, etc.. I also strive to provide a healing space where one can let go of impactful life experiences, such as trauma, that they carry with them. I strive to challenge norms and harmful expectations that plague one's self-worth.
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FAQ - Hispanic and Latino Counseling
What can a Hispanic and Latino therapist help with?
A Hispanic or Latino therapist can support clients with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. What may set a therapist who personally identifies as Hispanic or Latino apart, however, is their ability to integrate cultural context into your care. If you identify with a specific cultural background, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Brazilian, or Colombian, working with a therapist who shares your identity can make a meaningful difference in therapy since you may feel that you have to explain yourself less, or that certain cultural values around family, respect, religion, and emotional expression are more understood by them.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language plays a central role in how people process and express emotions. Even for individuals who are fluent in English, certain feelings, memories, or experiences may be easier to describe in Spanish or in the language they grew up speaking. For many Hispanic and Latino clients, language is also closely tied to identity and family relationships. Being able to move between English and Spanish in therapy can help reflect real-life dynamics, such as communicating with family members in one language and navigating work or school in another. Read more about the advantages of choosing a bilingual counselor here.
How can a Hispanic and Latino therapist support family therapy?
Family is central in many Hispanic and Latino cultures, and a therapist with cultural familiarity may be better equipped to navigate family dynamics without oversimplifying them. Culturally responsive therapists may be able to more accurately interpret family roles and dynamics, thus allowing them to distinguish between cultural norms and clinically concerning dynamics. In addition, Hispanic and Latino therapists who speak Spanish may be a particularly good fit for bilingual or multilingual families, as a therapist that can facilitate clearly across languages will help ensure that all family members feel heard and understood.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Hispanic and Latino clients?
The best way to inquire about a therapist’s specific experience with Hispanic and Latino clients is to ask them targeted questions during an initial phone call or consultation. Consider asking questions such as: What experience do you have working with Hispanic or Latino clients? How do you incorporate cultural background into your approach to therapy? Do you offer therapy in Spanish or another language? You may also ask about specific examples of when they’ve navigated working with Hispanic and Latino clients.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists?
The Psychology Today directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists includes providers who have identified their ethnicity on their profile. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists near you who identify as Hispanic and Latino is limited, the directory will also show therapists with experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.