Hispanic and Latino Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
Our lives' narratives sometimes may not be pleasant nor self-fulling. Nonetheless, the therapeutic space can serve as a starting point to reflect and create new beginnings. It can also be a space where we revisit past narratives that may have marked you significantly or try to embrace our fears for the future. In our work together, I aim to connect with you in a way that not only allows for safety, trust and vulnerability but instills a sense of empowerment that affirms your ability to endure uncertainty. I view therapy as a space where both you and I can help each other to co-narrate your life experiences.
Our lives' narratives sometimes may not be pleasant nor self-fulling. Nonetheless, the therapeutic space can serve as a starting point to reflect and create new beginnings. It can also be a space where we revisit past narratives that may have marked you significantly or try to embrace our fears for the future. In our work together, I aim to connect with you in a way that not only allows for safety, trust and vulnerability but instills a sense of empowerment that affirms your ability to endure uncertainty. I view therapy as a space where both you and I can help each other to co-narrate your life experiences.
While life is constantly changing, we are too — evolving, growing, and sometimes struggling to keep up. In a world that often tells us who we should be, it can be hard to explore who we really are. Therapy can be a space to feel seen, not just for who you are now, but for who you're becoming. I work with young adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, life transitions, shifting family dynamics, anger, and self-esteem. I value diversity and believe our identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences shape how we move and heal. You are worthy of support, capable of growth, and are more than enough.
While life is constantly changing, we are too — evolving, growing, and sometimes struggling to keep up. In a world that often tells us who we should be, it can be hard to explore who we really are. Therapy can be a space to feel seen, not just for who you are now, but for who you're becoming. I work with young adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, life transitions, shifting family dynamics, anger, and self-esteem. I value diversity and believe our identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences shape how we move and heal. You are worthy of support, capable of growth, and are more than enough.
Leon Abbey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
I deeply value the unique journey of every individual and couple I work with. I believe that understanding your own story and experiences can be transformative, and I’m here to support you in that process. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel safe and understood, respecting your identity and choices throughout our work together. While I draw from various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, person centered, strength based, solution-focused, and Gottman method for couples therapy, I frequently use the EMDR approach to address and resolve various distressing experiences.
I deeply value the unique journey of every individual and couple I work with. I believe that understanding your own story and experiences can be transformative, and I’m here to support you in that process. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel safe and understood, respecting your identity and choices throughout our work together. While I draw from various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, person centered, strength based, solution-focused, and Gottman method for couples therapy, I frequently use the EMDR approach to address and resolve various distressing experiences.
As a licensed clinical professional counselor with over a decade of experience providing therapy and leadership in clinical settings, I have seen first-hand that the therapy experience is as diverse as the human experience. The exploration, acceptance, and integration of all parts of ourselves is difficult and a long process for those that are ready to pursue it. The payoff is the comfort that comes with knowing that your decisions and life are your own, not the work of lingering ghosts and dynamics we cannot yet see.
As a licensed clinical professional counselor with over a decade of experience providing therapy and leadership in clinical settings, I have seen first-hand that the therapy experience is as diverse as the human experience. The exploration, acceptance, and integration of all parts of ourselves is difficult and a long process for those that are ready to pursue it. The payoff is the comfort that comes with knowing that your decisions and life are your own, not the work of lingering ghosts and dynamics we cannot yet see.
Anisa Brazier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
River North, Chicago, IL 60654
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can center their needs, explore their experiences, and move toward healing in a way that feels authentic to them. In a world that often discourages emotional expression, particularly for those from historically marginalized communities, I strive to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel affirmed, empowered, and challenged to explore the roots of their emotions. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens from the inside out and is strengthened by community, connection, and collaboration.
I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can center their needs, explore their experiences, and move toward healing in a way that feels authentic to them. In a world that often discourages emotional expression, particularly for those from historically marginalized communities, I strive to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel affirmed, empowered, and challenged to explore the roots of their emotions. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens from the inside out and is strengthened by community, connection, and collaboration.
My work is centered in supporting people through life changes influenced by struggles in interpersonal, love and family relations, trauma, immigration and acculturation, loss and grief, identity and self-worth, health/medical issues, work and academic stress. I aim to build an authentic space with you, where you can connect, explore, rethink, elaborate for change and nurture growth. Sessions can be focused on understanding yourself better, processing difficult moments, improving expression and communication, building awareness, identifying strengths, questioning old patterns and finding new ways.
My work is centered in supporting people through life changes influenced by struggles in interpersonal, love and family relations, trauma, immigration and acculturation, loss and grief, identity and self-worth, health/medical issues, work and academic stress. I aim to build an authentic space with you, where you can connect, explore, rethink, elaborate for change and nurture growth. Sessions can be focused on understanding yourself better, processing difficult moments, improving expression and communication, building awareness, identifying strengths, questioning old patterns and finding new ways.
Welcome, I'm Erika! My therapy approach focuses on providing culturally responsive, anti-oppressive, and affirming therapy services to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions or race/ethnic identity exploration. I specialize in trauma and work from a lens that explores childhood experiences, relational attachments, cultural environments, and generational trauma to understand how the body is impacted by these experiences. We may explore somatic approaches such as EMDR, parts work, DBT, and mindfulness. I also integrate feminism, herbalism, and decolonized/ancestral approaches.
Welcome, I'm Erika! My therapy approach focuses on providing culturally responsive, anti-oppressive, and affirming therapy services to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions or race/ethnic identity exploration. I specialize in trauma and work from a lens that explores childhood experiences, relational attachments, cultural environments, and generational trauma to understand how the body is impacted by these experiences. We may explore somatic approaches such as EMDR, parts work, DBT, and mindfulness. I also integrate feminism, herbalism, and decolonized/ancestral approaches.
Hi, I'm Abby! My approach to therapy has been helpful for clients who desire to break cycles, explore their racial, cultural, & sexual identities, reflect on childhood memories & family history, navigate anxiety & depression, process unresolved trauma, & anything else that is holding them back from feeling at home with who they are. When we begin to heal and unlearn internalized shame, we can live a life full of self-compassion & authenticity, become stronger advocates for our needs, & feel more secure in the relationships that mean the most to us.
Hi, I'm Abby! My approach to therapy has been helpful for clients who desire to break cycles, explore their racial, cultural, & sexual identities, reflect on childhood memories & family history, navigate anxiety & depression, process unresolved trauma, & anything else that is holding them back from feeling at home with who they are. When we begin to heal and unlearn internalized shame, we can live a life full of self-compassion & authenticity, become stronger advocates for our needs, & feel more secure in the relationships that mean the most to us.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist with experience working with individuals in forensic and immigration settings. I specialize in working with adolescents to older adults that are struggling with PTSD, personality disorders, mood disorders, and substance use. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity and evidence-based practices, such as DBT and I strive to create a safe environment where clients feel understood and empowered to work through life’s challenges .
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist with experience working with individuals in forensic and immigration settings. I specialize in working with adolescents to older adults that are struggling with PTSD, personality disorders, mood disorders, and substance use. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity and evidence-based practices, such as DBT and I strive to create a safe environment where clients feel understood and empowered to work through life’s challenges .
You may be asking yourself “Is therapy right for me?”, “How can I trust a stranger?”, “How can therapy help me achieve my goals?”
As your Couple and Family clinician, we will work together to create sustainable and meaningful connections for you, explore the impact of various narratives on you and your relationships and create a healthy relationship between you and your emotions.
You may be asking yourself “Is therapy right for me?”, “How can I trust a stranger?”, “How can therapy help me achieve my goals?”
As your Couple and Family clinician, we will work together to create sustainable and meaningful connections for you, explore the impact of various narratives on you and your relationships and create a healthy relationship between you and your emotions.
I understand that therapy can be scary. It’s not easy opening up to a stranger, but I want you to know I will meet you where you are. I believe in treating my clients with softness and aim to build trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship through empathy and patience. In our capitalist society, it is easy for us to go on autopilot and simply work, work, work. That is completely valid since we need to work to survive. However, slowing down and being mindful of our breath, what we feel in our bodies, and simply listening to our heartbeats reconnects us to not only ourselves, but the Earth.
I understand that therapy can be scary. It’s not easy opening up to a stranger, but I want you to know I will meet you where you are. I believe in treating my clients with softness and aim to build trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship through empathy and patience. In our capitalist society, it is easy for us to go on autopilot and simply work, work, work. That is completely valid since we need to work to survive. However, slowing down and being mindful of our breath, what we feel in our bodies, and simply listening to our heartbeats reconnects us to not only ourselves, but the Earth.
I am a bilingual therapist that honors the life experiences of the people that choose to meet with me. We are all in different places in our lives. Some of us are ready to dive deep into introspection eager to understand ourselves better. While others may be taking the first step toward navigating challenges or making sense of where they are. As your therapist I create a safe space that welcomes you as you are.
¡Hablo espanol por favor communicase!
I am a bilingual therapist that honors the life experiences of the people that choose to meet with me. We are all in different places in our lives. Some of us are ready to dive deep into introspection eager to understand ourselves better. While others may be taking the first step toward navigating challenges or making sense of where they are. As your therapist I create a safe space that welcomes you as you are.
¡Hablo espanol por favor communicase!
Feeling overwhelmed with work, life? or going through a difficult transition? Talking to family and friends could be helpful at times, but the support and expertise of a therapist can be meaningful when you want to focus on you, your emotional well-being and individual growth. Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal from past and/or current issues, and feel empowered during the process of finding what works for them and their unique situation. I invite you to be brave and take the first step to a better and stronger you!
Feeling overwhelmed with work, life? or going through a difficult transition? Talking to family and friends could be helpful at times, but the support and expertise of a therapist can be meaningful when you want to focus on you, your emotional well-being and individual growth. Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal from past and/or current issues, and feel empowered during the process of finding what works for them and their unique situation. I invite you to be brave and take the first step to a better and stronger you!
My path towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker first began with my curiosity to understand people and the world while studying psychology in college. I minored in Sociology, which helped me gain an understanding of systems and how people of color and other vulnerable groups are impacted. This inspired me to pursue and obtain my Master of Social Work. I learned how to utilize individuals’ strengths and empower them to navigate and cope with the impact of these systems. As a biracial and neurodivergent therapist, I use my personal experiences and training to support and connect with folks from many diverse backgrounds.
My path towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker first began with my curiosity to understand people and the world while studying psychology in college. I minored in Sociology, which helped me gain an understanding of systems and how people of color and other vulnerable groups are impacted. This inspired me to pursue and obtain my Master of Social Work. I learned how to utilize individuals’ strengths and empower them to navigate and cope with the impact of these systems. As a biracial and neurodivergent therapist, I use my personal experiences and training to support and connect with folks from many diverse backgrounds.
To speak freely about your unique suffering, symptoms, and thoughts is very difficult in a society that expects and demands a continuous state of happiness. This leads to alienation, confusion, and endless methods to cope with life. I believe that there is no such thing as normal, and there are no standards. Choosing to start therapy is the first step to begin understanding your symptoms, feeling in charge of your symptoms, and learn healthier ways to relate to others and most importantly, yourself.
To speak freely about your unique suffering, symptoms, and thoughts is very difficult in a society that expects and demands a continuous state of happiness. This leads to alienation, confusion, and endless methods to cope with life. I believe that there is no such thing as normal, and there are no standards. Choosing to start therapy is the first step to begin understanding your symptoms, feeling in charge of your symptoms, and learn healthier ways to relate to others and most importantly, yourself.
I work with those who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in an “always doing, never resting” cycle—especially those who struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, or the belief that they can’t make mistakes. Growing up and navigating my twenties, I learned to aim for perfection as a way to avoid criticism and judgment. Over time, that pressure caught up with me and led to burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Through my own journey, I came to understand just how much our past experiences shape how we show up in our lives today. Fortunately, this has helped me truly understand what clients are going through.
I work with those who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in an “always doing, never resting” cycle—especially those who struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, or the belief that they can’t make mistakes. Growing up and navigating my twenties, I learned to aim for perfection as a way to avoid criticism and judgment. Over time, that pressure caught up with me and led to burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Through my own journey, I came to understand just how much our past experiences shape how we show up in our lives today. Fortunately, this has helped me truly understand what clients are going through.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients.
Emiliana Mladic is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of clinical settings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Child & Adolescent Distinction from Lewis University. Mladic brings extensive clinical and leadership experience from community mental health, K–12 schools, private practice, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs.
Emiliana Mladic is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of clinical settings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Child & Adolescent Distinction from Lewis University. Mladic brings extensive clinical and leadership experience from community mental health, K–12 schools, private practice, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing therapeutic mental health services. My approach to therapy has been developed from a client-centered focus that utilizes a strength-based treatment plan including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and it is a passion of mine to work with BIPOC and those that identify within the LGBTQIA spectrum.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing therapeutic mental health services. My approach to therapy has been developed from a client-centered focus that utilizes a strength-based treatment plan including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and it is a passion of mine to work with BIPOC and those that identify within the LGBTQIA spectrum.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Do you or your child struggle with big emotions, attention challenges, or past experiences that still affect you today? I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and life transitions. Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, struggling with low self-worth, or managing overwhelming feelings - you deserve a space where your story matters. My work is grounded in honoring your lived experience, resilience, and capacity for change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Do you or your child struggle with big emotions, attention challenges, or past experiences that still affect you today? I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and life transitions. Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, struggling with low self-worth, or managing overwhelming feelings - you deserve a space where your story matters. My work is grounded in honoring your lived experience, resilience, and capacity for change.
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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.