Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Encinitas, CA
Taking the first step to seek support and find healing can be incredibly challenging. I want to validate the fact that you have made it this far! In this space, you belong, and I am here to listen, to guide and support you. Building a healthy and positive relationship with my clients is an important key to therapy. The space that we create is one that will allow for identity exploration, growth and aid in developing a healthy relationship with yourself and those around you. My approach to therapy is through a strength-based, client-centered and trauma-informed lens.
Taking the first step to seek support and find healing can be incredibly challenging. I want to validate the fact that you have made it this far! In this space, you belong, and I am here to listen, to guide and support you. Building a healthy and positive relationship with my clients is an important key to therapy. The space that we create is one that will allow for identity exploration, growth and aid in developing a healthy relationship with yourself and those around you. My approach to therapy is through a strength-based, client-centered and trauma-informed lens.
Hello, and welcome. I’m glad you’re here. Seeking help to improve your mental health is not always easy—it takes courage and strength. Taking that first step can open the door to healing, emotional recovery, and meaningful positive change.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families who are navigating emotional and relational challenges. Throughout my career, I have provided therapeutic services in private practice, county and community-based clinics, residential programs, and educational settings.
Hello, and welcome. I’m glad you’re here. Seeking help to improve your mental health is not always easy—it takes courage and strength. Taking that first step can open the door to healing, emotional recovery, and meaningful positive change.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families who are navigating emotional and relational challenges. Throughout my career, I have provided therapeutic services in private practice, county and community-based clinics, residential programs, and educational settings.
Now accepting adult clients for in-person and telehealth sessions!
Hi there, I am Dr. Danna. I believe therapy should be a right, not a privilege. Everyone deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space for self-understanding and growth. I have extensive training working with all ages from various demographics and clinical settings. My integrative, holistic approach, views the whole person through a biopsychosocial lens emphasizing collaboration and unconditional positive regard.
Now accepting adult clients for in-person and telehealth sessions!
Hi there, I am Dr. Danna. I believe therapy should be a right, not a privilege. Everyone deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space for self-understanding and growth. I have extensive training working with all ages from various demographics and clinical settings. My integrative, holistic approach, views the whole person through a biopsychosocial lens emphasizing collaboration and unconditional positive regard.
Whether you're new to therapy or have been on your healing journey for years, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered. I am a First-Generation Bilingual (Spanish) Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families (ages 6–70). AMFT 20037. Supervised by Kyle Cablay, AMFT 135911. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, addiction, life transitions, identity, cultural challenges, and demands of athletic performance. Together, we'll build insight and strength and move toward the life you want.
Whether you're new to therapy or have been on your healing journey for years, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered. I am a First-Generation Bilingual (Spanish) Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families (ages 6–70). AMFT 20037. Supervised by Kyle Cablay, AMFT 135911. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, addiction, life transitions, identity, cultural challenges, and demands of athletic performance. Together, we'll build insight and strength and move toward the life you want.
Daniela Calderon
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRC, MS
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you need a therapist to help guide you through unresolved trauma? If you're having difficulty engaging in new experiences, maintaining relationships, and calming your mind and body you may benefit from EMDR therapy. Our mind and body respond with protective behaviors and beliefs to help us survive traumatic experiences. However, when the traumatic events have passed, but our survival responses continue in healthy environments, they create dysfunction.
Do you need a therapist to help guide you through unresolved trauma? If you're having difficulty engaging in new experiences, maintaining relationships, and calming your mind and body you may benefit from EMDR therapy. Our mind and body respond with protective behaviors and beliefs to help us survive traumatic experiences. However, when the traumatic events have passed, but our survival responses continue in healthy environments, they create dysfunction.
Understanding our emotions can sometimes feel like navigating a maze without a map. From the earliest moments of our lives, our relationships shape who we are and how we relate to the world. I'm Dr. Lisette Montañez, a licensed psychologist at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad and Vista. I help teens, adults, and couples untangle the emotional threads that weave through their past and present. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, processing trauma, or exploring your identity, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings at your own pace. I am actively taking new patients 4/1/2026.
Understanding our emotions can sometimes feel like navigating a maze without a map. From the earliest moments of our lives, our relationships shape who we are and how we relate to the world. I'm Dr. Lisette Montañez, a licensed psychologist at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad and Vista. I help teens, adults, and couples untangle the emotional threads that weave through their past and present. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, processing trauma, or exploring your identity, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings at your own pace. I am actively taking new patients 4/1/2026.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center is a Joint Commission-accredited and DHCS-certified mental health facility in San Diego. PRI supports adolescents, young adults, and their families in achieving sustained mental health recovery and wellness by integrating academic medicine with community values. Our all-gender facility offers in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) treatment services. While we offer programs for young adults ages 18-35, PRI’s primary focus is working with adolescents aged 12-17 who have struggled with behavioral and emotional concerns throughout their adolescence.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center is a Joint Commission-accredited and DHCS-certified mental health facility in San Diego. PRI supports adolescents, young adults, and their families in achieving sustained mental health recovery and wellness by integrating academic medicine with community values. Our all-gender facility offers in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) treatment services. While we offer programs for young adults ages 18-35, PRI’s primary focus is working with adolescents aged 12-17 who have struggled with behavioral and emotional concerns throughout their adolescence.
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.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.
Are you feeling stuck, aimless, or perpetually anxious about the general state of things? Does the thought of traditional talk therapy turn you off or feel uncomfortable? Have you ever been curious about artmaking?
If you’ve answered yes to any or all these questions, I’m here to help. My name is Cecilia and I am both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a registered Art Therapist. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and groups use art (and/or traditional talk therapy) to access deeper parts of themselves, identify and communicate emotions, explore sources of conflict, and introduce healthier coping strategies.
Are you feeling stuck, aimless, or perpetually anxious about the general state of things? Does the thought of traditional talk therapy turn you off or feel uncomfortable? Have you ever been curious about artmaking?
If you’ve answered yes to any or all these questions, I’m here to help. My name is Cecilia and I am both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a registered Art Therapist. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and groups use art (and/or traditional talk therapy) to access deeper parts of themselves, identify and communicate emotions, explore sources of conflict, and introduce healthier coping strategies.
My approach is informed by the identities I occupy as a biracial Latinx cisgender woman from a large blended family, and by a continual awareness of the privileges I hold and the spaces I inhabit.
I believe that everyone’s story deserves to be heard, that all parts of their lived experience hold meaningful value, and that their strengths — both the ones they know and the ones still emerging — deserve to be honored. My hope is to create an environment that feels warm, safe, and accepting, where clients can explore all parts of themselves. Our work together may look like shared laughter at times, facing difficult feelings, and exploring the social cultural and political forces that shape us.
My approach is informed by the identities I occupy as a biracial Latinx cisgender woman from a large blended family, and by a continual awareness of the privileges I hold and the spaces I inhabit.
I believe that everyone’s story deserves to be heard, that all parts of their lived experience hold meaningful value, and that their strengths — both the ones they know and the ones still emerging — deserve to be honored. My hope is to create an environment that feels warm, safe, and accepting, where clients can explore all parts of themselves. Our work together may look like shared laughter at times, facing difficult feelings, and exploring the social cultural and political forces that shape us.
Now accepting new private pay and clients with insurance and who want therapy for "real" life.
You look fine on the outside, but are fighting to hold it together inside.
My ideal client is motivated and wants to feel and function better. You’re exhausted from overthinking and living in fear. Maybe you can't stop procrastinating and beat yourself up for not being able to knock out tasks and accomplish goals. You seek someone authentic, enthusiastic and committed to helping you find clarity. You want to to feel confident and capable. You want relief and a healthier relationship with yourself.
Now accepting new private pay and clients with insurance and who want therapy for "real" life.
You look fine on the outside, but are fighting to hold it together inside.
My ideal client is motivated and wants to feel and function better. You’re exhausted from overthinking and living in fear. Maybe you can't stop procrastinating and beat yourself up for not being able to knock out tasks and accomplish goals. You seek someone authentic, enthusiastic and committed to helping you find clarity. You want to to feel confident and capable. You want relief and a healthier relationship with yourself.
Relationships still feel difficult, even when you're trying your best. You may be reading the books, following relationship experts on social media, and genuinely trying to apply what you learn, yet still feeling unfulfilled in your relationships with loved ones. No matter how hard you try, the same familiar patterns keep showing up. You might feel frustrated when issues come up because, even though you know how you want to respond, your reactions seem to take over anyway. You replay conversations and overanalyze what you said or didn't say. Even through the struggle, you believe the life and relationships you want are possible.
Relationships still feel difficult, even when you're trying your best. You may be reading the books, following relationship experts on social media, and genuinely trying to apply what you learn, yet still feeling unfulfilled in your relationships with loved ones. No matter how hard you try, the same familiar patterns keep showing up. You might feel frustrated when issues come up because, even though you know how you want to respond, your reactions seem to take over anyway. You replay conversations and overanalyze what you said or didn't say. Even through the struggle, you believe the life and relationships you want are possible.
Every person arrives at therapy carrying a unique story. One shaped by lived experiences, relationships, and the moments in life that have felt overwhelming, confusing, or painful. Perhaps you're navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you care about. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to face it alone. Guided by attachment & humanistic theories, I create a secure, compassionate space where healing can emerge through connection.
Every person arrives at therapy carrying a unique story. One shaped by lived experiences, relationships, and the moments in life that have felt overwhelming, confusing, or painful. Perhaps you're navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you care about. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to face it alone. Guided by attachment & humanistic theories, I create a secure, compassionate space where healing can emerge through connection.
EMDR Therapist for High Performers & Athletes -
From the outside, it may look like you have it all together—but internally, do you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or pressure to constantly perform? Have your usual coping strategies stopped working? Do you feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns that are impacting your relationships, confidence, or ability to be present.
I work with high performers and athletes using a trauma-informed approach and EMDR therapy to help clients process underlying experiences, feel CALMER in the body and mind, and reconnect with themselves.
EMDR Therapist for High Performers & Athletes -
From the outside, it may look like you have it all together—but internally, do you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or pressure to constantly perform? Have your usual coping strategies stopped working? Do you feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns that are impacting your relationships, confidence, or ability to be present.
I work with high performers and athletes using a trauma-informed approach and EMDR therapy to help clients process underlying experiences, feel CALMER in the body and mind, and reconnect with themselves.
Are you finally ready to take control of your life? Are you ready for support? Maybe you're experiencing new challenges or changes in your life. These experiences don't have to rob you of your sense of joy. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space where we can develop a trusted bond. My holistic approach allows me the flexibility to adapt to your specific needs.
Are you finally ready to take control of your life? Are you ready for support? Maybe you're experiencing new challenges or changes in your life. These experiences don't have to rob you of your sense of joy. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space where we can develop a trusted bond. My holistic approach allows me the flexibility to adapt to your specific needs.
My goal is to offer a calm and compassionate environment where you can feel truly heard, supported, and understood—without judgment. I work with children, teens, and adults who may be facing emotional struggles, low self-esteem, or relational difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and work toward restoring balance, confidence, and self-trust.
My goal is to offer a calm and compassionate environment where you can feel truly heard, supported, and understood—without judgment. I work with children, teens, and adults who may be facing emotional struggles, low self-esteem, or relational difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and work toward restoring balance, confidence, and self-trust.
Are you trying to hold it all together? But underneath it all, you are finding yourself feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed or just not like yourself. Whether you’re navigating trauma, burnout, anxiety, life transitions, depression or grief, I am here to help you to slow down, reconnect with yourself and start healing. Taking the first step toward therapy takes real courage, and I’ll walk that path with you. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings with compassion and clarity, make sense of your story, and create lasting, purposeful change. I offer a warm, trauma-informed space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported.
Are you trying to hold it all together? But underneath it all, you are finding yourself feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed or just not like yourself. Whether you’re navigating trauma, burnout, anxiety, life transitions, depression or grief, I am here to help you to slow down, reconnect with yourself and start healing. Taking the first step toward therapy takes real courage, and I’ll walk that path with you. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings with compassion and clarity, make sense of your story, and create lasting, purposeful change. I offer a warm, trauma-informed space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported.
I work with individuals and couples struggling to adjust to the many changes that come along with life changes, relationship issues or transitions, traumas, communication, intimacy issues, and parenting. Big life changes can be a silent struggle and learning to trust yourself again is vital. It can be difficult holding onto who you are while navigating new pressures, expectations, and painful experiences.
I work with individuals and couples struggling to adjust to the many changes that come along with life changes, relationship issues or transitions, traumas, communication, intimacy issues, and parenting. Big life changes can be a silent struggle and learning to trust yourself again is vital. It can be difficult holding onto who you are while navigating new pressures, expectations, and painful experiences.
Therapy is beneficial in that it creates a unique space for your emotional support, safety, and growth. This work is helpful for people who want to relieve suffering by bringing awareness to how our external contexts and internal perspectives create our experience. Addressing both emotional difficulties with curiosity and environmental circumstances with creative solutions is essential to establishing a fulfilling life.
Therapy is beneficial in that it creates a unique space for your emotional support, safety, and growth. This work is helpful for people who want to relieve suffering by bringing awareness to how our external contexts and internal perspectives create our experience. Addressing both emotional difficulties with curiosity and environmental circumstances with creative solutions is essential to establishing a fulfilling life.
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Nearby Hispanic and Latino Therapists Searches for Encinitas
- Bonsall
- Cardiff
- Cardiff By The Sea
- Del Mar
- Escondido
- La Jolla
- Oceanside
- Poway
- Rancho Santa Fe
- San Marcos
- Solana Beach
- Vista
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.