Hispanic and Latino Therapists in California
Is anxiety or depression keeping you from feeling like yourself — or the life you're trying to build? Maybe you're navigating relationship tension, burnout, recurring arguments, or a feeling you can't quite shake.
I work with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. My clients often feel like they're speaking different languages, carrying too much, and wondering why the same conflicts keep happening. They come to therapy ready for real change — wanting to feel confident, secure, and equipped to handle whatever life brings.
Is anxiety or depression keeping you from feeling like yourself — or the life you're trying to build? Maybe you're navigating relationship tension, burnout, recurring arguments, or a feeling you can't quite shake.
I work with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. My clients often feel like they're speaking different languages, carrying too much, and wondering why the same conflicts keep happening. They come to therapy ready for real change — wanting to feel confident, secure, and equipped to handle whatever life brings.
My name is Patty and I am a native Angeleno. I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a practicing clinician for the past 13 years and have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Seeking Safety and Structural Family Therapy. I have worked with clients from the ages of 10-71. What you can expect of me as your therapist is that our rapport and trust comes first. You won't want to talk to me if you don't feel safe or if you feel judged. Your wellness is my highest priority.
My name is Patty and I am a native Angeleno. I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a practicing clinician for the past 13 years and have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Seeking Safety and Structural Family Therapy. I have worked with clients from the ages of 10-71. What you can expect of me as your therapist is that our rapport and trust comes first. You won't want to talk to me if you don't feel safe or if you feel judged. Your wellness is my highest priority.
When relationships feel distant, conflict keeps repeating, or family life feels overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, hurt, or unsure how to move forward.
I’m Michelle Cortez, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) working under the supervision of Maria Jessica Quiroz, LMFT at The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling, a child centered clinic providing therapy services in Montebello and Newport Beach. I work with children, adults, couples, and families who are navigating difficult relationship or family challenges.
When relationships feel distant, conflict keeps repeating, or family life feels overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, hurt, or unsure how to move forward.
I’m Michelle Cortez, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) working under the supervision of Maria Jessica Quiroz, LMFT at The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling, a child centered clinic providing therapy services in Montebello and Newport Beach. I work with children, adults, couples, and families who are navigating difficult relationship or family challenges.
Welcome! Let's work together, using your strengths to move through what has been holding you back or getting in the way. You are resilient and a fighter, which is why you haven't given up. We will come to understand your personal relationship with your emotions and how that relationship affects your emotional responses and experiences. We will confront anxiety, depression, fear, shame and the physical symptoms that tag along. Working with me is deciding that you are going to face it all and draw on the courage you've had all along. If your past is influencing your life, it's time to break free and find peace. To breathe again.
Welcome! Let's work together, using your strengths to move through what has been holding you back or getting in the way. You are resilient and a fighter, which is why you haven't given up. We will come to understand your personal relationship with your emotions and how that relationship affects your emotional responses and experiences. We will confront anxiety, depression, fear, shame and the physical symptoms that tag along. Working with me is deciding that you are going to face it all and draw on the courage you've had all along. If your past is influencing your life, it's time to break free and find peace. To breathe again.
Welcome, I’m glad you are here! It takes courage, valor, and strength to seek support. We all need support, encouragement, and compassion to navigate through life’s journey. There are some days that it takes everything in oneself to get up and face the challenge of the day. When you are experiencing a crisis, a trauma, abuse, anxiety, stress, or depression; just being alive, breathing, and getting through daily tasks is a victory. I firmly believe in meeting you where you are in this moment without judgement, demands, or minimizing your pain, feelings or situation.
Welcome, I’m glad you are here! It takes courage, valor, and strength to seek support. We all need support, encouragement, and compassion to navigate through life’s journey. There are some days that it takes everything in oneself to get up and face the challenge of the day. When you are experiencing a crisis, a trauma, abuse, anxiety, stress, or depression; just being alive, breathing, and getting through daily tasks is a victory. I firmly believe in meeting you where you are in this moment without judgement, demands, or minimizing your pain, feelings or situation.
As a parent, you've noticed a change where your adolescent or teen just isn't the way they used to be. Their smile is gone and they're more to themselves, stressed, unmotivated, anxious, sad, or angry and you know something has to change. You know they often feel misunderstood, are quiet, sensitive, don't easily trust adults, or have seen so many therapists they couldn't make progress with and you're not sure they will open up. You need someone to connect with your teen, join their world, and support them in regaining happiness and stability to meet their goal of having a happy, hopeful and successful life.
As a parent, you've noticed a change where your adolescent or teen just isn't the way they used to be. Their smile is gone and they're more to themselves, stressed, unmotivated, anxious, sad, or angry and you know something has to change. You know they often feel misunderstood, are quiet, sensitive, don't easily trust adults, or have seen so many therapists they couldn't make progress with and you're not sure they will open up. You need someone to connect with your teen, join their world, and support them in regaining happiness and stability to meet their goal of having a happy, hopeful and successful life.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Let’s take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. I specialize in supporting teens, and adults through life transitions, trauma and relationship issues as well as helping manage anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and the life you want to create.
I work with clients to transform long-held beliefs about themselves that are no longer useful and keep them stuck in unhealthy patterns and relationships. Together, we’ll build coping skills and create a personalized plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Let’s take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. I specialize in supporting teens, and adults through life transitions, trauma and relationship issues as well as helping manage anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and the life you want to create.
I work with clients to transform long-held beliefs about themselves that are no longer useful and keep them stuck in unhealthy patterns and relationships. Together, we’ll build coping skills and create a personalized plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.
I help with anxiety, life transitions, Latinx mental heath, relationship issues, and experiences tied to self-worth or belonging.
My ideal client is navigating anxiety, depression, generational trauma, or life transitions like adulthood, motherhood, or career shifts. Many are first-generation individuals or women of color carrying the weight of family expectations. They seek a space where they feel seen and understood without having to explain their identity. Their goals include breaking cycles of self-doubt, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with themselves. They want to move beyond survival—toward healing, confidence, and living with intention.
I help with anxiety, life transitions, Latinx mental heath, relationship issues, and experiences tied to self-worth or belonging.
My ideal client is navigating anxiety, depression, generational trauma, or life transitions like adulthood, motherhood, or career shifts. Many are first-generation individuals or women of color carrying the weight of family expectations. They seek a space where they feel seen and understood without having to explain their identity. Their goals include breaking cycles of self-doubt, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with themselves. They want to move beyond survival—toward healing, confidence, and living with intention.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to support your child through a tough time? Whether you’re navigating parenting challenges, school struggles, or your own mental health, you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a warm and collaborative space to support children, teens, and families — with a special focus on neurodiverse children, anxiety, and trauma. I also work closely with monolingual Spanish-speaking families to ensure care is accessible, respectful, and empowering.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to support your child through a tough time? Whether you’re navigating parenting challenges, school struggles, or your own mental health, you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a warm and collaborative space to support children, teens, and families — with a special focus on neurodiverse children, anxiety, and trauma. I also work closely with monolingual Spanish-speaking families to ensure care is accessible, respectful, and empowering.
My ideal clients seek deeper connection—with others and themselves. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, identity questions, or major life transitions like college or career changes. Some carry early wounds or shame that still shape their patterns today. Together, we create a safe space to heal, build insight, and strengthen emotional resilience for lasting change.
My ideal clients seek deeper connection—with others and themselves. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, identity questions, or major life transitions like college or career changes. Some carry early wounds or shame that still shape their patterns today. Together, we create a safe space to heal, build insight, and strengthen emotional resilience for lasting change.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or disconnected from themselves even thought they may appear be "keeping it together". This patient might experiencing anxiety, depression, postpartum complications or a major life transition. This patient might be feeling tired, stuck, sad, unmotivated, resentful, anxious and unsure who they are or who they are becoming. This patient needs a safe and supportive space where they feel understood, where they do not feel judged and where they will be given the tools to find calmness and hope.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or disconnected from themselves even thought they may appear be "keeping it together". This patient might experiencing anxiety, depression, postpartum complications or a major life transition. This patient might be feeling tired, stuck, sad, unmotivated, resentful, anxious and unsure who they are or who they are becoming. This patient needs a safe and supportive space where they feel understood, where they do not feel judged and where they will be given the tools to find calmness and hope.
Are you a new parent struggling with the transition to parenthood? Are you pregnant and experiencing depression, anxiety, or PTSD? Did you have a traumatic birth experience and don't know how to cope? I specialize in perinatal mental health, meaning I work with mainly pregnant mothers or mothers in the postpartum period. I also help mothers who are struggling with a variety of issues, whether it's their relationships, parenting, balancing the demands of motherhood, mom guilt, postpartum disorders, etc. If this sounds like you, I'd love to work together and be of support.
Are you a new parent struggling with the transition to parenthood? Are you pregnant and experiencing depression, anxiety, or PTSD? Did you have a traumatic birth experience and don't know how to cope? I specialize in perinatal mental health, meaning I work with mainly pregnant mothers or mothers in the postpartum period. I also help mothers who are struggling with a variety of issues, whether it's their relationships, parenting, balancing the demands of motherhood, mom guilt, postpartum disorders, etc. If this sounds like you, I'd love to work together and be of support.
Hi! I am a warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapist that helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance dependence, and relationshIp issues. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and it's through this connection that we are better able to understand our difficulties. Starting from my career in entertainment, I've worked with a diverse group of people. I have extensive experience working with creative, intelligent, caring, sensitive people. By working closely together, my clients build positive self-images, develop healthy relationships, and ultimately lead more harmonious, fulfilling lives.
Hi! I am a warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapist that helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance dependence, and relationshIp issues. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and it's through this connection that we are better able to understand our difficulties. Starting from my career in entertainment, I've worked with a diverse group of people. I have extensive experience working with creative, intelligent, caring, sensitive people. By working closely together, my clients build positive self-images, develop healthy relationships, and ultimately lead more harmonious, fulfilling lives.
Need therapy that feels human, practical, & actually creates change?
I help individuals move from surviving to truly living. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, unsure of their next step— & craving clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. I work from a combined Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy lens. ACT helps you understand your thoughts and feelings without getting tangled in them, reconnect with what matters most (your values), & take doable steps toward the life you want. CBT provides straightforward, skill-based strategies to break unhelpful thought patterns.
Need therapy that feels human, practical, & actually creates change?
I help individuals move from surviving to truly living. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, unsure of their next step— & craving clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. I work from a combined Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy lens. ACT helps you understand your thoughts and feelings without getting tangled in them, reconnect with what matters most (your values), & take doable steps toward the life you want. CBT provides straightforward, skill-based strategies to break unhelpful thought patterns.
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.
I am drawn to support clients heal the anxiety, guilt and shame from trauma. This may include trauma related to abuse, bullying, accidents, harassment, religious impositions, discrimination, and more. My clients often want to feel less anxiety, better manage their triggers, enjoy sexual intercourse with their partner(s), and redefine themselves from the trauma they experienced. Grounding techniques, challenging learned beliefs, asserting needs, and living more for self, are common themes in my practice and essential for post-traumatic growth. Integrating identities (e.g. race, ethnicity, sexuality, etc.) is common in my practice.
I am drawn to support clients heal the anxiety, guilt and shame from trauma. This may include trauma related to abuse, bullying, accidents, harassment, religious impositions, discrimination, and more. My clients often want to feel less anxiety, better manage their triggers, enjoy sexual intercourse with their partner(s), and redefine themselves from the trauma they experienced. Grounding techniques, challenging learned beliefs, asserting needs, and living more for self, are common themes in my practice and essential for post-traumatic growth. Integrating identities (e.g. race, ethnicity, sexuality, etc.) is common in my practice.
Accepting New Clients!You may choose therapy for multiple reasons. Whether you are here to resolve relationship conflicts, life transition, loss, trauma, or to manage stressors with work; taking this first step can be quite challenging as well as rewarding.Experiencing life's conflicts are often the most demanding aspect of our daily lives; problems often become bigger when you try to ignore them. My goal is to provide guidance for you to find your inner strength to enjoy life again. Together, we will work through your vulnerabilities, fears, and beliefs to have a better understanding of how things can be improved.
Accepting New Clients!You may choose therapy for multiple reasons. Whether you are here to resolve relationship conflicts, life transition, loss, trauma, or to manage stressors with work; taking this first step can be quite challenging as well as rewarding.Experiencing life's conflicts are often the most demanding aspect of our daily lives; problems often become bigger when you try to ignore them. My goal is to provide guidance for you to find your inner strength to enjoy life again. Together, we will work through your vulnerabilities, fears, and beliefs to have a better understanding of how things can be improved.
I believe in meeting you where you are, offering support as you navigate your unique journey. Whether you're an individual, a couple, or a parent or child, therapy isn’t just for struggles—it’s an opportunity for growth, healing, and discovering new strengths. My goal is to help you explore areas in your life where you’d like to improve, offering insight and understanding along the way. I’m here to empower you, nurture your growth, and guide you in building inner strength to create a brighter, more fulfilling future for yourself and your relationships.
I believe in meeting you where you are, offering support as you navigate your unique journey. Whether you're an individual, a couple, or a parent or child, therapy isn’t just for struggles—it’s an opportunity for growth, healing, and discovering new strengths. My goal is to help you explore areas in your life where you’d like to improve, offering insight and understanding along the way. I’m here to empower you, nurture your growth, and guide you in building inner strength to create a brighter, more fulfilling future for yourself and your relationships.
As a first-gen Latina and seasoned therapist with over 20 years in the field, I know the grind of community mental health and the toll it can take on your passion, your peace, and your personal life.
Are you a therapist dreaming of stepping into private practice, but fear, burnout, and “what ifs” keep getting in your way? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this transition on your own. I help female clinicians like you—MFTs, MSWs, PsyDs, and LPCs—overcome imposter syndrome, manage the fear of losing stability, and reclaim the joy and freedom that brought you to this profession in the first place.
Today, I run a thriving private practice where I support other clinicians, train associates and offer the kind of mentoring I wish I had when I started.
As a first-gen Latina and seasoned therapist with over 20 years in the field, I know the grind of community mental health and the toll it can take on your passion, your peace, and your personal life.
Are you a therapist dreaming of stepping into private practice, but fear, burnout, and “what ifs” keep getting in your way? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this transition on your own. I help female clinicians like you—MFTs, MSWs, PsyDs, and LPCs—overcome imposter syndrome, manage the fear of losing stability, and reclaim the joy and freedom that brought you to this profession in the first place.
Today, I run a thriving private practice where I support other clinicians, train associates and offer the kind of mentoring I wish I had when I started.
Emmanuel Allessandro Velasco
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
2 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505
I am particularly passionate about working with athletes and individuals from Latinx backgrounds.
I work using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Collaborative therapy. By integrating these perspectives, I ensure that the client remains at the center of the session while remaining curious and recognizing that the client is the expert in their own lives.
I am particularly passionate about working with athletes and individuals from Latinx backgrounds.
I work using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Collaborative therapy. By integrating these perspectives, I ensure that the client remains at the center of the session while remaining curious and recognizing that the client is the expert in their own lives.
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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.