Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Chicago, IL

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been in practice since 2006. Throughout the years I have worked in different settings with individuals from all ages. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and individuals struggling to cope with symptoms of depression, anxiety, marital or interpersonal relationship problems. I am familiar with non-traditional love styles and my approach is kink-affirming and sex positive.

The decision to seek therapy can be difficult; however, you are here, and that's your first step. Do you struggle with sexual issues, gender identity, depression, or anxiety? I want to be able to help you go through that. My job is to provide a safe environment where we may learn and grow while promoting empowerment. I work with individuals and couples, and I am kink aware. I am an Afro-Cuban/Dominican therapist working with the Black and Latinx community to help with racial trauma, sex therapy, and providing a space for healing. I primarily work with the LGBTQIA and transgender BIPOC community.

As a bilingual-bicultural, indigenous Latinx licensed clinical social worker, my goal is to join you and collaborate with you. I believe our environment and culture play a significant role in our behavior, influencing how we show up in the different spaces we navigate. One of the goals in therapy is to understand how the systems and spaces you interact with are impacting the various dimensions of you. Typical issues I work with include substance use management, adjustment, anxiety, life changes, gender, cultural, racial, sexual identity exploration, loss, grief, and trauma.

Making the decision to enter therapy can be frightening and may weigh heavily on us yet it can make all the difference when we feel stuck, conflicted, or alone. If you have something in mind that you would like to see change, we can work collaboratively to address emotional barriers, past experiences, stressors, or relationship patterns that may be exacerbating your concern. I believe that a safe, warm, validating, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change.

I am latinx and first gen and specialize in working with adults who face challenges related to anxiety, emotional binge eating, self-esteem issues, and trauma. My mission is to help clients find peace in their daily lives by unpacking beliefs, behaviors, and emotions that may be holding them back. For some, this may mean working through symptoms of anxiety or trauma. It can also include working through unresolved childhood wounds which may impact current relationships or self-esteem. I will help you explore with warmth, curiosity, & compassion.

Life can be challenging and overwhelming for everyone. My specialty is working with kids and their families to strengthen relationships. I work with parents very closely in order to help them understand their child’s behaviors and how to attune to their needs. I’m bilingual and bi-cultural and enjoy working with folks of all backgrounds, but am especially passionate about working with folks from the Latino /x community. I always think of my clients as multi-faceted, keeping in mind their culture, identity, immigration history, trauma, attachment, family history, development, and relationship patterns.

We are a group of bilingual and bicultural Latinx therapists dedicated to helping our clients find joy, happiness and satisfaction in their lives. Our logo, the hummingbird symbolizes the qualities of adaptability, resilience, being present, independence, playfulness and having joy in our daily lives. We strive to utilize our clients’ strengths to bring all of these to their lives. Whether you have been through a life event or are going through one now that greatly impacts your mood, relationships and/or even your job we are here to help.

I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who need emotional support for a variety of reasons but have expertise in the area of sexual violence. I believe creating a safe and supportive space is so important to be able to process the full impact of trauma. I am fully bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural ( Latinx ) and provide services from a culturally informed lens. I identify my therapeutic style as compassionate and non- judgmental.

Diving into the therapeutic process can often be overwhelming and perhaps daunting at times. It is definitely a big shift as it may require us to be vulnerable and open with our concerns to a stranger. I too have felt these similar feelings when beginning my own therapeutic journey. I have learned that looking for an ideal fit would mean finding someone who is compassionate, unconditional, empathic, and humorous. I would like to create the same safe, inviting, and accepting space for my clients. I hope to build a therapeutic relationship with you that is authentic, empathic, unconditional, transparent, and understanding.

You might be noticing patterns showing up in your life. You might feel confused and unsure about how to make changes in your life. Have you noticed trauma symptoms interfering with your daily life? Want to work with clinicians who are passionate about providing quality mental health sessions virtually? At Healing and Fuerza therapy, we will honor how cultural, systemic oppression, gender and sexual orientation impact your mental health.

I have been trained in structured, evidence-based approaches to therapeutic work. Most importantly, I prioritize making sure that you feel validated, understood, and heard. From there, I primarily ground myself in cognitive behavioral approaches to therapy, also drawing from dialectical behavioral skills and approaches grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy. I also believe psychological assessment is a unique skill which can help clarify symptoms, inform treatment, and help access necessary supportive services.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin the journey to healing and personal growth. Life is full of stressors and challenges that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or hopeless. I can provide a safe space in order to explore and manage destructive behaviors and feelings.

As a Latina, I understand the importance of culturally competent therapy, as well as the battles that the Latino community faces in society and stigma towards mental health. Therefore, it is crucial for me to understand your culture and diversity factors to have a better sense of who you are as a person in hopes that together we can explore ways in which I can help you reach your therapy goals. Throughout my years of practice, I have seen how different issues and symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress can weigh a person down; and obstruct the individual's ability to deal with the present moment.

I have over 8 years of experience and am bilingual in English and Spanish, and bi-cultural in Latino and American Cultures. My goal and approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment to assist you in feeling relief and empowering you to overcome those challenges in your life that are affecting you. Tengo más de 8 años de experiencia y soy bilingüe en inglés y español, y bicultural en las culturas latina y estadounidense. Mi objetivo y enfoque es crear un entorno seguro, compasivo y de apoyo para ayudarlo a sentir alivio y empoderarlo para superar los desafíos en su vida que lo están afectando.

Let's start with honoring life... Due to my extensive background and years of professional experience, I am comfortable working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I started my training/experience with children and continued servicing all ages. I have worked in many venues of service: mental health, medical, educational, hospice, trauma, supervisory, administrative... providing services to people facing situations that are unknown or a challenge to them. Depression, anxiety (and all the features associated with these two diagnostics), as well as relational and other life issues, are areas that I service.

Stressors, significant life events, and changes can create difficult feelings that can prove to be overwhelming to navigate on one’s own. Therapy can become a source of guidance and empowerment in order to feel more equipped to face and manage uncertain times. As a bicultural and bilingual therapist, I am aware of the impact of cultural influences in one’s life. In therapy, I provide tools and skills to help clients cope with difficult feelings and distressing thoughts and collaborate with clients to set goals to improve their quality of life.

Taking the initial step to seek therapy can bring a roller coaster of emotions and even hesitation. It's ok - you are not alone. The fact you made it to this sentence is an amazing first step. Welcome! Everyone is different with different needs, and I believe in tailoring my modalities based on my client's specific goals. This is about you and what you need.