Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Saludos! My name is Emely Tobar and I am a dedicated Bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician committed to practicing within a decolonial therapy and abolitionist social work framework. Understanding the importance of intersectionality, I am dedicated to addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status. In my practice, I use anti-oppressive interventions and strategies, as well as trauma-informed coping skills. My practice is rooted in abolitionist principles, with liberation in mind, envisioning a world where mental health care is accessible, equitable, and affirming for all.
Saludos! My name is Emely Tobar and I am a dedicated Bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician committed to practicing within a decolonial therapy and abolitionist social work framework. Understanding the importance of intersectionality, I am dedicated to addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status. In my practice, I use anti-oppressive interventions and strategies, as well as trauma-informed coping skills. My practice is rooted in abolitionist principles, with liberation in mind, envisioning a world where mental health care is accessible, equitable, and affirming for all.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings, build effective communication, and foster healthier relationships. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relationship concerns.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings, build effective communication, and foster healthier relationships. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relationship concerns.
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
I believe that a profound desire lies within each of us to thrive and live to our highest potential. I view therapy as a collaborative journey which encourages self-awareness and self-acceptance through the process of being present. In my work I seek to help my clients bring compassionate attention to the various dimensions of their emotional experience, may it be boundless joy or deep sadness. As we become more aware of our thoughts, feelings, and actions, we are better able to navigate through struggle and uncertainty.
I believe that a profound desire lies within each of us to thrive and live to our highest potential. I view therapy as a collaborative journey which encourages self-awareness and self-acceptance through the process of being present. In my work I seek to help my clients bring compassionate attention to the various dimensions of their emotional experience, may it be boundless joy or deep sadness. As we become more aware of our thoughts, feelings, and actions, we are better able to navigate through struggle and uncertainty.
Are you struggling with persistent feelings of self-criticalness? Do you find yourself frustrated with the quality of your relationships? In my practice, my clients seek support in processing trauma related to bullying, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, intergenerational woundings that can affect ways we navigate the world. Through integration of these experiences, my clients report self-compassion, embodied empowerment, and safety in navigating their relationships and their life. In time, my intention is to support you in rediscovering the power that already exists in you to not be defined, but informed, by these experiences
Are you struggling with persistent feelings of self-criticalness? Do you find yourself frustrated with the quality of your relationships? In my practice, my clients seek support in processing trauma related to bullying, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, intergenerational woundings that can affect ways we navigate the world. Through integration of these experiences, my clients report self-compassion, embodied empowerment, and safety in navigating their relationships and their life. In time, my intention is to support you in rediscovering the power that already exists in you to not be defined, but informed, by these experiences
Sometimes the hardest part of change is simply finding your way back to yourself. Depression, self-doubt, and fear about taking the next step alone can make that feel overwhelming. Reaching out for support is a brave and meaningful first step. At Inner Guide Therapy LA, our doctoral trainees offer effective, affordable therapy for adults and couples. With thoughtful care and close supervision from our clinical team, we’ll help you explore what’s been weighing you down and what might help you feel more like you again.
Sometimes the hardest part of change is simply finding your way back to yourself. Depression, self-doubt, and fear about taking the next step alone can make that feel overwhelming. Reaching out for support is a brave and meaningful first step. At Inner Guide Therapy LA, our doctoral trainees offer effective, affordable therapy for adults and couples. With thoughtful care and close supervision from our clinical team, we’ll help you explore what’s been weighing you down and what might help you feel more like you again.
I believe in an attitude of curiosity in place of judgement and criticism to support folks with experiences such as:
-Professional (work, school, etc.) or personal (family, friends, romantic, etc.) relationships
-Immigration (particularly from Latin American countries)
-Bicultural and intergenerational struggles
-Caretaker responsibilities
-Step-parenting and co-parenting
-Anxiety
-PTSD
-Anger
-Gendered violence
-Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and/or burnout
-Racial discrimination
I believe in an attitude of curiosity in place of judgement and criticism to support folks with experiences such as:
-Professional (work, school, etc.) or personal (family, friends, romantic, etc.) relationships
-Immigration (particularly from Latin American countries)
-Bicultural and intergenerational struggles
-Caretaker responsibilities
-Step-parenting and co-parenting
-Anxiety
-PTSD
-Anger
-Gendered violence
-Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and/or burnout
-Racial discrimination
Downtown Mind Wellness is a collection of the best mental health providers in Los Angeles! We are a practice offering both psychotherapy and psychiatry services. We have an incredibly diverse staff of professionals who value each individual patient and their specific needs. Yes, we take insurance!
Downtown Mind Wellness is a collection of the best mental health providers in Los Angeles! We are a practice offering both psychotherapy and psychiatry services. We have an incredibly diverse staff of professionals who value each individual patient and their specific needs. Yes, we take insurance!
Vanessa Maria Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping adults, college students, graduate students, young professionals, new mothers and first-gen Latinx.
I am a firm believer of connecting and creating a the therapeutic relationship: connecting with you, creating a safe space for you, and for you to feel truly and deeply seen. I use an integrative approach to treatment, influenced by talk therapy, evidence-based, cognitive behavioral, experiential, spiritual, and humanistic-existential theories.
I am passionate about helping adults, college students, graduate students, young professionals, new mothers and first-gen Latinx.
I am a firm believer of connecting and creating a the therapeutic relationship: connecting with you, creating a safe space for you, and for you to feel truly and deeply seen. I use an integrative approach to treatment, influenced by talk therapy, evidence-based, cognitive behavioral, experiential, spiritual, and humanistic-existential theories.
Hi! My name is Gabriela, but you can call me Ella.
You are not alone. Often in life, we feel alone or misunderstood. You are not alone in this experience, which may feel isolating and dark. Sitting in this experience can be scary and difficult to overcome. However, I believe therapy can help shine a light and make the darkness lighter. As a therapist, I would like to support and assist you in this journey of self-discovery and building the person you want to be.
I support my clients in understanding what they need to re-establish and reconnect with themselves and others. My approach is based on post-modern approaches.
Hi! My name is Gabriela, but you can call me Ella.
You are not alone. Often in life, we feel alone or misunderstood. You are not alone in this experience, which may feel isolating and dark. Sitting in this experience can be scary and difficult to overcome. However, I believe therapy can help shine a light and make the darkness lighter. As a therapist, I would like to support and assist you in this journey of self-discovery and building the person you want to be.
I support my clients in understanding what they need to re-establish and reconnect with themselves and others. My approach is based on post-modern approaches.
You’ve been showing up and fulfilling expectations in your career and relationships (platonic, romantic, familial), yet something still feels off. While you are meeting your responsibilities, deep down you may feel disconnected, stuck, worried, overwhelmed, and emotionally depleted, often operating under chronic stress and in a constant state of fight-or-flight. You may find yourself putting on a brave face to meet others’ needs, while rarely feeling a true sense of emotional safety or a grounded sense of self. You and your partner may feel caught in ongoing conflict and unsure how to truly hear & understand one another.
You’ve been showing up and fulfilling expectations in your career and relationships (platonic, romantic, familial), yet something still feels off. While you are meeting your responsibilities, deep down you may feel disconnected, stuck, worried, overwhelmed, and emotionally depleted, often operating under chronic stress and in a constant state of fight-or-flight. You may find yourself putting on a brave face to meet others’ needs, while rarely feeling a true sense of emotional safety or a grounded sense of self. You and your partner may feel caught in ongoing conflict and unsure how to truly hear & understand one another.
You feel disconnected and unsure of who you really are. Maybe you’re a college student trying to find your path, a professional woman balancing career pressures, or someone navigating a major life transition like starting over or becoming an empty nester. The past lingers, bringing pain or shame, and despite trying to bury it, it’s affecting your present. You’re tired of feeling stuck and pretending you’re fine. Let’s work together to process your story, heal the hurt, and rediscover your identity so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. I can't wait to meet you.
You feel disconnected and unsure of who you really are. Maybe you’re a college student trying to find your path, a professional woman balancing career pressures, or someone navigating a major life transition like starting over or becoming an empty nester. The past lingers, bringing pain or shame, and despite trying to bury it, it’s affecting your present. You’re tired of feeling stuck and pretending you’re fine. Let’s work together to process your story, heal the hurt, and rediscover your identity so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. I can't wait to meet you.
My specialties include: depression, anxiety, anger issues, latino/latina/latine issues, immigration issues, men's issues, woman's issues, LGBTQIA/Queer Issues, Queer, Trans, People of Color (QTPOC) Issues, Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Adolescent Therapy
Clients seeking assistance with mood disorders, adjusting to changes in life, medical issues, and/or finding the meaning of life are my ideal population. Life is unpredictable and it only takes a lending ear to not feel alone in the chaos. Working together, the goal would be to decrease the moods and behaviors present with life changes, managing activities of daily living with as much ease as possible, starting up again if we relapse in our behaviors and moods, working jointly until a good enough resolution has been established.
My specialties include: depression, anxiety, anger issues, latino/latina/latine issues, immigration issues, men's issues, woman's issues, LGBTQIA/Queer Issues, Queer, Trans, People of Color (QTPOC) Issues, Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Adolescent Therapy
Clients seeking assistance with mood disorders, adjusting to changes in life, medical issues, and/or finding the meaning of life are my ideal population. Life is unpredictable and it only takes a lending ear to not feel alone in the chaos. Working together, the goal would be to decrease the moods and behaviors present with life changes, managing activities of daily living with as much ease as possible, starting up again if we relapse in our behaviors and moods, working jointly until a good enough resolution has been established.
Dating, love, and relationships today can feel overwhelming — from situationships and ghosting to the struggle of creating genuine intimacy in a digital world. If you’re tired of surface-level connections, repeating the same patterns, or feeling stuck in heartbreak, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can help you break cycles, heal from old wounds, and create relationships built on trust, authenticity, and lasting connection.
Dating, love, and relationships today can feel overwhelming — from situationships and ghosting to the struggle of creating genuine intimacy in a digital world. If you’re tired of surface-level connections, repeating the same patterns, or feeling stuck in heartbreak, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can help you break cycles, heal from old wounds, and create relationships built on trust, authenticity, and lasting connection.
Congrats on taking the first step in your healing journey! I am super passionate about challenging mental health stigmas and encouraging healing that is practical to your needs. I have been in the field for over 16 years and my goal is to support my clients with feeling empowered and more optimistic about their emotional wellbeing. I keep the conversations around healing and Mental Health: simple, purposeful, practical, relatable and trauma-informed. Looking forward to offering support throughout your healing journey.
(I also offer Clinical Supervision in CA) (Services offered in Spanish).
Congrats on taking the first step in your healing journey! I am super passionate about challenging mental health stigmas and encouraging healing that is practical to your needs. I have been in the field for over 16 years and my goal is to support my clients with feeling empowered and more optimistic about their emotional wellbeing. I keep the conversations around healing and Mental Health: simple, purposeful, practical, relatable and trauma-informed. Looking forward to offering support throughout your healing journey.
(I also offer Clinical Supervision in CA) (Services offered in Spanish).
My ideal client is thoughtful, capable, and emotionally aware, yet feels stuck, exhausted, or disconnected despite “doing everything right.” They may struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, or relational patterns shaped by family roles, cultural expectations, or early experiences. They want relief, clarity, and deeper connection—with themselves or their partner—and are seeking therapy that helps them understand why they feel the way they do, not just how to cope.
My ideal client is thoughtful, capable, and emotionally aware, yet feels stuck, exhausted, or disconnected despite “doing everything right.” They may struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, or relational patterns shaped by family roles, cultural expectations, or early experiences. They want relief, clarity, and deeper connection—with themselves or their partner—and are seeking therapy that helps them understand why they feel the way they do, not just how to cope.
My name is Debbie Serrano and I am a psychotherapist (LCSW) with 10 years of experience in the field. My experience derives from different settings; Children's Hospital, Emergency Department, non-profit outpatient therapy, and in the school based therapy. I have experience working with patients suffering from depression and anxiety. I am experienced in crisis intervention, as well as holding space for grief deriving from acute medical diagnosis.
My name is Debbie Serrano and I am a psychotherapist (LCSW) with 10 years of experience in the field. My experience derives from different settings; Children's Hospital, Emergency Department, non-profit outpatient therapy, and in the school based therapy. I have experience working with patients suffering from depression and anxiety. I am experienced in crisis intervention, as well as holding space for grief deriving from acute medical diagnosis.
Hi, I'm Teresa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in both California and Idaho. I am available Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm. My approach to therapy is supportive and often sprinkled with humor. I believe in working together, helping you tap into your strengths and develop practical tools that make a difference. Life can be tough, but you don’t have to go through it alone. We’ll navigate the ups and downs together, with compassion, encouragement, and a focus on creating meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I'm Teresa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in both California and Idaho. I am available Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm. My approach to therapy is supportive and often sprinkled with humor. I believe in working together, helping you tap into your strengths and develop practical tools that make a difference. Life can be tough, but you don’t have to go through it alone. We’ll navigate the ups and downs together, with compassion, encouragement, and a focus on creating meaningful, lasting change.
My clinical approach is rooted in fostering a safe and supportive space for all, particularly focusing on serving couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.As a Mexican American clinician, I am committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity both in my practice and within the broader therapeutic community. I am driven by the belief that every individual and family, regardless of their background, deserves access to quality therapy that respects their unique experiences.
My clinical approach is rooted in fostering a safe and supportive space for all, particularly focusing on serving couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.As a Mexican American clinician, I am committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity both in my practice and within the broader therapeutic community. I am driven by the belief that every individual and family, regardless of their background, deserves access to quality therapy that respects their unique experiences.
We are constantly evolving and adjusting. While some transitions leave us seemingly unaffected, other changes might become significant battles in our bodies, our minds or our social relationships. I am passionate about helping you navigate these changes. We will explore the patterns and strategies that may no longer be working for you. Together we will dismantle these habits and relearn tools that might better serve you to feel more empowered and authentic. Life transitions invite us to explore our reactions with curiosity and insight in order to be able to make intentional choices. I am here to help you do that work!
We are constantly evolving and adjusting. While some transitions leave us seemingly unaffected, other changes might become significant battles in our bodies, our minds or our social relationships. I am passionate about helping you navigate these changes. We will explore the patterns and strategies that may no longer be working for you. Together we will dismantle these habits and relearn tools that might better serve you to feel more empowered and authentic. Life transitions invite us to explore our reactions with curiosity and insight in order to be able to make intentional choices. I am here to help you do that work!
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Hispanic and Latino Therapists
What makes a Hispanic and Latino therapist effective?
An effective Hispanic and Latino therapist can combine a culturally sensitive lens with proven therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). They may have an understanding of cultural attitudes to therapy, including potential stigma, and can help a client navigate those concerns. Some clients may also appreciate a therapist who is bilingual and is comfortable conversing with the client in both English and Spanish. Languages spoken are indicated on a therapist’s directory profile.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist is respectful and considerate of all groups, and may have specific expertise with individuals of a certain ethnicity. These considerations can help a client feel understood and can improve the therapeutic alliance. While some people think highlighting race and ethnicity could promote stereotypes and bias, most agree that knowledge about cultural differences enhances the alliance between therapist and client.
How can I recognize a therapist who has expertise working with Hispanic and Latino clients?
Successful therapy depends a great deal on the relationship between client and therapist. Start by asking the therapist about their overall approach to therapy. You may then wish to ask about the therapist’s educational background and any additional training in cultural sensitivity that they have undertaken.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Hispanic and Latino clients?
Ask a potential therapist whether they've worked with individuals who share this background or whether they’ve worked in these communities. If so, you may wish to ask them to elaborate on ways that they feel especially prepared to work with Hispanic and Latino clients. If they have not worked with such clients, they may know someone who has and be able to make a referral.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists?
The directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists includes providers who have identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. 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 comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.