Hispanic and Latino Therapists in La Jolla, CA
I take a warm, empathic, unconditional stance in my therapeutic approach. My client is the expert in their life and I will help guide them to connect with their strengths while providing warmth and safety in the therapeutic alliance. We will reach for evidence based practices, explore needs, and work towards set goals. I encourage an open and trusting relationship through frequent check-ins regarding client’s perspective on what is working well or not.
I take a warm, empathic, unconditional stance in my therapeutic approach. My client is the expert in their life and I will help guide them to connect with their strengths while providing warmth and safety in the therapeutic alliance. We will reach for evidence based practices, explore needs, and work towards set goals. I encourage an open and trusting relationship through frequent check-ins regarding client’s perspective on what is working well or not.
Are you ready to heal from anxiety, stress, and trauma, on a nervous system level? My desire is to co-create a warm, authentic, and secure relationship with you where you will feel supported to be vulnerable and empowered to heal. I would love to help you unburden the parts of you that have spent far too long in constriction and survival mode, and support you to step into more of yourself. As we meet your wounds with tenderness and curiosity, I will support you to release what no longer aligns with you and expand to embody your fullness. Your tears, truth, vulnerability, quirks, and all your emotions are always welcome.
Are you ready to heal from anxiety, stress, and trauma, on a nervous system level? My desire is to co-create a warm, authentic, and secure relationship with you where you will feel supported to be vulnerable and empowered to heal. I would love to help you unburden the parts of you that have spent far too long in constriction and survival mode, and support you to step into more of yourself. As we meet your wounds with tenderness and curiosity, I will support you to release what no longer aligns with you and expand to embody your fullness. Your tears, truth, vulnerability, quirks, and all your emotions are always welcome.
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.
I specialize in working with high-achieving individuals who are navigating the intersection of cultural identity, professional ambition, and emotional well-being. Many of my clients are first-gen graduates, BIPOC professionals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and foreign service professionals. They are often driven, insightful, and resilient—but also carry the weight of feeling like outsiders in spaces where they are expected to excel. These challenges can lead to burnout, anger issues, feeling stuck, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, panic, lack of belonging, and disconnection from one’s values and sense of self.
I specialize in working with high-achieving individuals who are navigating the intersection of cultural identity, professional ambition, and emotional well-being. Many of my clients are first-gen graduates, BIPOC professionals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and foreign service professionals. They are often driven, insightful, and resilient—but also carry the weight of feeling like outsiders in spaces where they are expected to excel. These challenges can lead to burnout, anger issues, feeling stuck, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, panic, lack of belonging, and disconnection from one’s values and sense of self.
As a first-generation Latina clinician, I bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to therapy and often work with individuals navigating identity, intergenerational trauma, and complex family dynamics.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand? Are you struggling to feel connected in your relationships? Trauma, grief, and chronic stress can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Our work together can help you process these experiences and create lasting change. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and teens navigating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. My goal is to help clients better understand their experiences, reduce emotional distress, and develop healthier ways of coping.
As a first-generation Latina clinician, I bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to therapy and often work with individuals navigating identity, intergenerational trauma, and complex family dynamics.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand? Are you struggling to feel connected in your relationships? Trauma, grief, and chronic stress can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Our work together can help you process these experiences and create lasting change. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and teens navigating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. My goal is to help clients better understand their experiences, reduce emotional distress, and develop healthier ways of coping.
You give so much of yourself to your relationships, yet often feel unseen, unheard, and emotionally drained. You replay conversations, question your reactions, and wonder if you're asking for too much. Keeping the peace is exhausting, but setting boundaries brings guilt and anxiety. Over time, you've lost trust in your own judgment and feel disconnected from who you are and what you need.
I help adults understand these patterns, rebuild self-trust, strengthen boundaries, and create healthier relationships. Together, we work toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
You give so much of yourself to your relationships, yet often feel unseen, unheard, and emotionally drained. You replay conversations, question your reactions, and wonder if you're asking for too much. Keeping the peace is exhausting, but setting boundaries brings guilt and anxiety. Over time, you've lost trust in your own judgment and feel disconnected from who you are and what you need.
I help adults understand these patterns, rebuild self-trust, strengthen boundaries, and create healthier relationships. Together, we work toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
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.
Growing up within a traditional Mexican immigrant family and being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have experience with how traditional and contemporary cultural norms can clash and wrongfully lead us to believe that we are the problem.
I have been honing my craft of Narrative Therapy apprenticing with co-creator of the therapy David Epston and colleagues. I utilize Gestalt Play Therapy with children and elements of the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples. I bring lived experience as a current part-time working 12+ year flight attendant into my work as a therapist.
Growing up within a traditional Mexican immigrant family and being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have experience with how traditional and contemporary cultural norms can clash and wrongfully lead us to believe that we are the problem.
I have been honing my craft of Narrative Therapy apprenticing with co-creator of the therapy David Epston and colleagues. I utilize Gestalt Play Therapy with children and elements of the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples. I bring lived experience as a current part-time working 12+ year flight attendant into my work as a therapist.
Hello, my name is Kassandra Estrella and I am a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in supporting children, teens, young adults, and families through life’s challenges. I am also experienced and enjoy working with military/veteran and first responder families. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, and trauma, where I aim to provide effective strategies to help my clients regain balance and peace of mind. My approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), both of which are powerful tools for managing stressors and cultivating a meaningful life.
Hello, my name is Kassandra Estrella and I am a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in supporting children, teens, young adults, and families through life’s challenges. I am also experienced and enjoy working with military/veteran and first responder families. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, and trauma, where I aim to provide effective strategies to help my clients regain balance and peace of mind. My approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), both of which are powerful tools for managing stressors and cultivating a meaningful life.
Are you struggling to accept yourself? I help people with low self-esteem, people-pleasers, and those who want to build their confidence. Low self-esteem limits our potential and hinders us in our pursuit of happiness. As such, we may find ourselves relying solely on the acceptance of others, neglecting our own needs. If that sounds familiar, I'd love to help. This space is for finding your true self, embracing it confidently, and learning to see yourself with loving eyes.
Are you struggling to accept yourself? I help people with low self-esteem, people-pleasers, and those who want to build their confidence. Low self-esteem limits our potential and hinders us in our pursuit of happiness. As such, we may find ourselves relying solely on the acceptance of others, neglecting our own needs. If that sounds familiar, I'd love to help. This space is for finding your true self, embracing it confidently, and learning to see yourself with loving eyes.
You appear successful, thriving in your career, handling life’s demands, but inside, you feel disconnected and drained. People-pleasing, difficulty saying no, and putting others first have left you overwhelmed. Old patterns from childhood still shape your relationships. You long to feel aligned, confident, and free: able to speak your truth, set boundaries with ease, & live with purpose. You want your life to feel as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
You appear successful, thriving in your career, handling life’s demands, but inside, you feel disconnected and drained. People-pleasing, difficulty saying no, and putting others first have left you overwhelmed. Old patterns from childhood still shape your relationships. You long to feel aligned, confident, and free: able to speak your truth, set boundaries with ease, & live with purpose. You want your life to feel as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
As human beings we spend a lot of time looking to bring ourselves fulfillment, happiness, and connection. Sometimes though, we may feel that these are unattainable due to our self-doubts, anxieties, traumas, and fears that tell us that we aren’t deserving of these things. However I am here to tell you that you are not a sum of your experiences, you are not the core of the issue that plagues you, and you do deserve what we are all striving to attain. I believe that your true strengths lie within, whether they are buried beneath the weight of your pain or working diligently behind the scenes to get you to where you are today.
As human beings we spend a lot of time looking to bring ourselves fulfillment, happiness, and connection. Sometimes though, we may feel that these are unattainable due to our self-doubts, anxieties, traumas, and fears that tell us that we aren’t deserving of these things. However I am here to tell you that you are not a sum of your experiences, you are not the core of the issue that plagues you, and you do deserve what we are all striving to attain. I believe that your true strengths lie within, whether they are buried beneath the weight of your pain or working diligently behind the scenes to get you to where you are today.
If you're struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or trauma—and talk therapy hasn’t brought lasting relief—you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in survival mode. They’ve tried coping skills but want something deeper. I’m a Master Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) provider and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), with advanced training in Brainspotting, ART, EMDR, and ACT. I use trauma-informed approaches that help the mind and body heal.
If you're struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or trauma—and talk therapy hasn’t brought lasting relief—you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in survival mode. They’ve tried coping skills but want something deeper. I’m a Master Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) provider and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), with advanced training in Brainspotting, ART, EMDR, and ACT. I use trauma-informed approaches that help the mind and body heal.
Are you or your family having a difficult time? Have you been affected by sexual assault or community- level violence? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to move forward in your life or your relationships? Anxiety, marital problems, family conflict, relationship difficulties, depression, and other emotional challenges can be the result of abuse or violence that you or your family experienced. In therapy, we will build towards empowerment, meaning, and identity so that you can achieve your goals. You can function better at work and at home. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Are you or your family having a difficult time? Have you been affected by sexual assault or community- level violence? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to move forward in your life or your relationships? Anxiety, marital problems, family conflict, relationship difficulties, depression, and other emotional challenges can be the result of abuse or violence that you or your family experienced. In therapy, we will build towards empowerment, meaning, and identity so that you can achieve your goals. You can function better at work and at home. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
As a Black and Latina therapist, creating a safe & inclusive space is a top priority for me.
Constantly overthinking texts or waiting for the other shoe to drop in your relationship? Do you wonder how you could feel less anxious in dating? I help adults in their 20s & 30s break the cycle of relationship anxiety and build more secure connection and self-trust. This may look like navigating relationship insecurity, people-pleasing, and dating insecurity so you can feel more confident and secure in your relationships. Whether you are navigating attachment wounds, relationship overthinking, a breakup, dating burnout, low self-worth, or boundary setting, I'm here to guide you toward emotional security in your relationships!
As a Black and Latina therapist, creating a safe & inclusive space is a top priority for me.
Constantly overthinking texts or waiting for the other shoe to drop in your relationship? Do you wonder how you could feel less anxious in dating? I help adults in their 20s & 30s break the cycle of relationship anxiety and build more secure connection and self-trust. This may look like navigating relationship insecurity, people-pleasing, and dating insecurity so you can feel more confident and secure in your relationships. Whether you are navigating attachment wounds, relationship overthinking, a breakup, dating burnout, low self-worth, or boundary setting, I'm here to guide you toward emotional security in your relationships!
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
We specialize in treating relationships, mood disorders, and trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s journey.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
We specialize in treating relationships, mood disorders, and trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s journey.
Previous clients have said that my collaborative, empowering, and genuine therapeutic approach has helped them reach their goals as a Latina San Diego based Psychologist in Hillcrest.
I welcome your strength to this space and am so proud of you for taking care of yourself! The darkest hour sets before sunrise and growth through these times displays true courage. Resilience, reflection, and redesigning your craft towards lasting change is what I offer you as an experienced psychologist. I’m here to walk this journey with you. I work with teens, adults, and older adults who are looking to be supported and experience growth through major life changes and am Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained. Hillcrest therapist with in person slots, now accepting new clients!
Previous clients have said that my collaborative, empowering, and genuine therapeutic approach has helped them reach their goals as a Latina San Diego based Psychologist in Hillcrest.
I welcome your strength to this space and am so proud of you for taking care of yourself! The darkest hour sets before sunrise and growth through these times displays true courage. Resilience, reflection, and redesigning your craft towards lasting change is what I offer you as an experienced psychologist. I’m here to walk this journey with you. I work with teens, adults, and older adults who are looking to be supported and experience growth through major life changes and am Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained. Hillcrest therapist with in person slots, now accepting new clients!
Perfectionism, people pleasing and masking have helped you to survive, yet cannot help you to thrive. You can explain your patterns and attachment style, but you feel stuck as you stay in cycles from painful past experiences. You want healthy, connected relationships with yourself and others, but stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, or attachment wounds are in your way.
For many BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive adults, trauma and anxiety are cumulative and ongoing. You deserve compassionate, affirming support to process complex experiences from racial stress, minority stress, and generational survival patterns.
Perfectionism, people pleasing and masking have helped you to survive, yet cannot help you to thrive. You can explain your patterns and attachment style, but you feel stuck as you stay in cycles from painful past experiences. You want healthy, connected relationships with yourself and others, but stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, or attachment wounds are in your way.
For many BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive adults, trauma and anxiety are cumulative and ongoing. You deserve compassionate, affirming support to process complex experiences from racial stress, minority stress, and generational survival patterns.
At some point in our lives we can feel lost, sad, and/or anxious and could use an objective person to help us through. I work collaboratively to assist clients in gaining the coping and communication skills to improve their overall well-being and relationships. I offer both long-term and short-term evidence based treatment which is based off of a clients trauma history, wants, and needs. I believe in helping clients gain the insight and skills to be able to reach the goals we set at the onset of therapy, and to end confidently and able to handle life's stressors in a healthier way.
At some point in our lives we can feel lost, sad, and/or anxious and could use an objective person to help us through. I work collaboratively to assist clients in gaining the coping and communication skills to improve their overall well-being and relationships. I offer both long-term and short-term evidence based treatment which is based off of a clients trauma history, wants, and needs. I believe in helping clients gain the insight and skills to be able to reach the goals we set at the onset of therapy, and to end confidently and able to handle life's stressors in a healthier way.
Welcome to Golden Hour Therapy, I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Jessica Armstrong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with themselves. With 7+ years of experience, I offer a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful growth and a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
Welcome to Golden Hour Therapy, I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Jessica Armstrong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with themselves. With 7+ years of experience, I offer a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful growth and a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
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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.