Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Chicago, IL
Life has a way of throwing things at us and making us feel like we are not enough, like we do not belong, our best isn't good enough. Whether you are an adult or a child, emotions and thoughts like these can impact life and the ability to live the lives we all desire. I would love to assist you or your child on this journey. I specialize in working with children ages 4-17, their parents or caregivers and young adults. I take a holistic approach to treatment and factor in all of the many systems and environments that may be impacting you or your child.
Life has a way of throwing things at us and making us feel like we are not enough, like we do not belong, our best isn't good enough. Whether you are an adult or a child, emotions and thoughts like these can impact life and the ability to live the lives we all desire. I would love to assist you or your child on this journey. I specialize in working with children ages 4-17, their parents or caregivers and young adults. I take a holistic approach to treatment and factor in all of the many systems and environments that may be impacting you or your child.
Relationships are at the heart of our human experience, shaping who we are and how we see the world. They offer us connection, comfort, and growth, yet they also bring challenges that reveal our vulnerabilities. In navigating these highs and lows, relationships teach us resilience, empathy, and the strength that comes from being truly seen and understood. In our work together, my priority is to provide a safe, collaborative space where we can explore and accept all parts of ourselves and our relationships.
Relationships are at the heart of our human experience, shaping who we are and how we see the world. They offer us connection, comfort, and growth, yet they also bring challenges that reveal our vulnerabilities. In navigating these highs and lows, relationships teach us resilience, empathy, and the strength that comes from being truly seen and understood. In our work together, my priority is to provide a safe, collaborative space where we can explore and accept all parts of ourselves and our relationships.
In my work with clients, I may explore generational wounds, personal identities and context in the world, and the mind-body connection. I approach my work from a trauma-informed lens and am inspired by person-centered theory. I seek to build an authentic working relationship with my clients that is based in compassionate and affirming honesty. I am interested in helping people work through relational, family, and/or systemic trauma. I am also interested in helping people make sense of multiple truths in regards to conflicting social identities, coming to terms with harm they caused or complex grief.
In my work with clients, I may explore generational wounds, personal identities and context in the world, and the mind-body connection. I approach my work from a trauma-informed lens and am inspired by person-centered theory. I seek to build an authentic working relationship with my clients that is based in compassionate and affirming honesty. I am interested in helping people work through relational, family, and/or systemic trauma. I am also interested in helping people make sense of multiple truths in regards to conflicting social identities, coming to terms with harm they caused or complex grief.
To engage in the work of psychotherapy is a profound act of courage. It requires risk, persistence, and often the willingness to look at very painful experiences. To seek positive change in one's life is a mark of health and strength. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with New Insights Behavioral Health Services, located near the Blue line. I have 21 years of specialized experience providing therapy in English and Spanish to children, adolescents and adults. I utilize evidence-based therapies in my practice, focusing on issues that include anxiety, depression, trauma, and marital/ relationship concerns.
To engage in the work of psychotherapy is a profound act of courage. It requires risk, persistence, and often the willingness to look at very painful experiences. To seek positive change in one's life is a mark of health and strength. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with New Insights Behavioral Health Services, located near the Blue line. I have 21 years of specialized experience providing therapy in English and Spanish to children, adolescents and adults. I utilize evidence-based therapies in my practice, focusing on issues that include anxiety, depression, trauma, and marital/ relationship concerns.
My ideal client is navigating a season of change, stress, or questioning—whether related to identity, relationships, career, or culture. They may be a student, educator, man of color, a member of the queer community, or part of a mixed-status household. They’re seeking clarity, healing, and a deeper sense of self. Their goals often include managing anxiety, processing grief, rebuilding after trauma, or reconnecting with purpose. They may not have all the answers, but they’re ready to start the work.
My ideal client is navigating a season of change, stress, or questioning—whether related to identity, relationships, career, or culture. They may be a student, educator, man of color, a member of the queer community, or part of a mixed-status household. They’re seeking clarity, healing, and a deeper sense of self. Their goals often include managing anxiety, processing grief, rebuilding after trauma, or reconnecting with purpose. They may not have all the answers, but they’re ready to start the work.
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially during life’s more challenging moments. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, anger, or sadness that seem impossible to break. Often, they've tried to "push through" on their own, only to find themselves overwhelmed, exhausted, or self-critical. My ideal client is someone who is ready for change, even if they’re unsure where to begin. I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s holding you back and develop new, healthier patterns. Meaningful change is absolutely possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially during life’s more challenging moments. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, anger, or sadness that seem impossible to break. Often, they've tried to "push through" on their own, only to find themselves overwhelmed, exhausted, or self-critical. My ideal client is someone who is ready for change, even if they’re unsure where to begin. I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s holding you back and develop new, healthier patterns. Meaningful change is absolutely possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, haunted by past trauma, or stuck in patterns that impact your relationships? My approach is to partner with clients like you, offering a compassionate, collaborative space where we can work together to understand and heal underlying pain. This collaborative process ensures that you are not just a participant, but the driver of your healing journey, empowering you to take control. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I bring a deep understanding of the intricacies of trauma, mood disorders, and interpersonal dynamics in a way that supports you while moving at a pace that suits you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, haunted by past trauma, or stuck in patterns that impact your relationships? My approach is to partner with clients like you, offering a compassionate, collaborative space where we can work together to understand and heal underlying pain. This collaborative process ensures that you are not just a participant, but the driver of your healing journey, empowering you to take control. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I bring a deep understanding of the intricacies of trauma, mood disorders, and interpersonal dynamics in a way that supports you while moving at a pace that suits you.
Are you the eldest child? Is it difficult to be vulnerable and trust that others can take care of you? Being the eldest child myself, I can relate to the complexities of navigating your personal needs from those you care for. We are often told who we should be without being given the space to explore who we want to be. I work to offer my clients that space to explore at their pace. Taking a client's culture, family background, and inter-generational patterns and trauma into account is a vital part of my approach. The act of opening yourself up to the therapeutic process can be scary and vulnerable but there is life beyond that fear.
Are you the eldest child? Is it difficult to be vulnerable and trust that others can take care of you? Being the eldest child myself, I can relate to the complexities of navigating your personal needs from those you care for. We are often told who we should be without being given the space to explore who we want to be. I work to offer my clients that space to explore at their pace. Taking a client's culture, family background, and inter-generational patterns and trauma into account is a vital part of my approach. The act of opening yourself up to the therapeutic process can be scary and vulnerable but there is life beyond that fear.
Now Accepting New Clients. How can you live as your best, most authentic self? Caring for mental health is crucial to getting the most out of our experiences, relationships, and lives. Mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, issues of identity, and other concerns can create obstacles to our personal growth; but given the right circumstances and support, you can not only grow but thrive. You can develop awareness, skills, and direction to help you manage the bumps in the road. By searching for a therapist, you’ve already started on your journey.
Now Accepting New Clients. How can you live as your best, most authentic self? Caring for mental health is crucial to getting the most out of our experiences, relationships, and lives. Mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, issues of identity, and other concerns can create obstacles to our personal growth; but given the right circumstances and support, you can not only grow but thrive. You can develop awareness, skills, and direction to help you manage the bumps in the road. By searching for a therapist, you’ve already started on your journey.
Whether entering therapy for symptom relief, a desire for greater self-understanding, or to cope with a particular crisis, I am committed to helping clients achieve their goals. I treat a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, self-esteem, life transitions, women’s issues, infertility, eating disorders, stress management, acculturative stress and cross-cultural challenges. Using telehealth, I am able to work with adults from various professional, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds who reside in IL, MA, and PSYPACT participating states.
Whether entering therapy for symptom relief, a desire for greater self-understanding, or to cope with a particular crisis, I am committed to helping clients achieve their goals. I treat a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, self-esteem, life transitions, women’s issues, infertility, eating disorders, stress management, acculturative stress and cross-cultural challenges. Using telehealth, I am able to work with adults from various professional, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds who reside in IL, MA, and PSYPACT participating states.
At the core of my work is the belief in the power of relationships to foster growth and healing. I particularly enjoy working with folks who are interested in increasing self-awareness, discovering and/or honoring their most authentic selves as they navigate life’s ups and downs, and looking to increase their own sense of self compassion.
As an estranged Mexican American daughter of immigrants, I also value working and supporting those who are navigating difficult and dysfunctional relationships with family.
At the core of my work is the belief in the power of relationships to foster growth and healing. I particularly enjoy working with folks who are interested in increasing self-awareness, discovering and/or honoring their most authentic selves as they navigate life’s ups and downs, and looking to increase their own sense of self compassion.
As an estranged Mexican American daughter of immigrants, I also value working and supporting those who are navigating difficult and dysfunctional relationships with family.
Meet Our Hispanic and Latino Therapists
Living as your authentic self is sometimes a struggle with who you expect to be and who others expect you to be. Changing habits can be very difficult but I want you to know that you have the ability to start over and be the best version of yourself. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, I use a holistic approach to support clients to meet their behavioral health goals.
Living as your authentic self is sometimes a struggle with who you expect to be and who others expect you to be. Changing habits can be very difficult but I want you to know that you have the ability to start over and be the best version of yourself. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, I use a holistic approach to support clients to meet their behavioral health goals.
Life can give us experiences of fun and excitement. At the same time, there are periods where day-to-day life becomes overwhelming. When these waves of overwhelm arrive, we can experience difficulty identifying ways to deal with our feelings. We may struggle in naming what we are feeling and subsequently experience a sense of impossibility and helplessness. Through my work with individuals and couples, I developed a repertoire of interventions to guide my clients who are struggling with relational issues, LGBTQI+ issues, autism, ADHD, depression, OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and emotional dysregulation.
Life can give us experiences of fun and excitement. At the same time, there are periods where day-to-day life becomes overwhelming. When these waves of overwhelm arrive, we can experience difficulty identifying ways to deal with our feelings. We may struggle in naming what we are feeling and subsequently experience a sense of impossibility and helplessness. Through my work with individuals and couples, I developed a repertoire of interventions to guide my clients who are struggling with relational issues, LGBTQI+ issues, autism, ADHD, depression, OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and emotional dysregulation.
Coming to therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you're navigating the fear of opening up or trying to prioritize your mental health for the first time. I understand how hard that step can be, and I’m here to meet you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
I offer a warm, grounded presence that blends directness and honesty with humor and empathy. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to show up as your full self, without pressure to be anything other than who you are. My goal is to build a genuine connection with you, where trust grows over time and we can explore what’s been holding you back or weighing you down.
Coming to therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you're navigating the fear of opening up or trying to prioritize your mental health for the first time. I understand how hard that step can be, and I’m here to meet you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
I offer a warm, grounded presence that blends directness and honesty with humor and empathy. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to show up as your full self, without pressure to be anything other than who you are. My goal is to build a genuine connection with you, where trust grows over time and we can explore what’s been holding you back or weighing you down.
We are all works in progress and the world around us can steer us in the wrong direction. I strive to work with my clients to find the most rewarding path and the healthiest balance of one’s needs, through learning more about oneself, others, and the world around us. It is essential to find a therapist that makes you feel validated, respected, and acknowledged by honoring your intersectional identities. As such, I strive to embody this in the therapeutic approaches that I use with my clients to uniquely address their presenting concerns.
We are all works in progress and the world around us can steer us in the wrong direction. I strive to work with my clients to find the most rewarding path and the healthiest balance of one’s needs, through learning more about oneself, others, and the world around us. It is essential to find a therapist that makes you feel validated, respected, and acknowledged by honoring your intersectional identities. As such, I strive to embody this in the therapeutic approaches that I use with my clients to uniquely address their presenting concerns.
Stressed about the Election? I have immediate openings available for new clients who need support at this time. You do not need to be alone in what you feel. As we go through life, we experience joy, happiness, and share experiences with those we love. At the same time, we often go through hardships; we face the daily stresses of maintaining our commitments in work and relationships. Some of these hardships can be predicted, however, many cannot. Life can throw us off balance. Your experience is unique to you, I get that and will do my best to understand where you are coming from and aid you in reaching the place you want to be in.
Stressed about the Election? I have immediate openings available for new clients who need support at this time. You do not need to be alone in what you feel. As we go through life, we experience joy, happiness, and share experiences with those we love. At the same time, we often go through hardships; we face the daily stresses of maintaining our commitments in work and relationships. Some of these hardships can be predicted, however, many cannot. Life can throw us off balance. Your experience is unique to you, I get that and will do my best to understand where you are coming from and aid you in reaching the place you want to be in.
Raquel Flores-Maki Active Therapies, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
As a therapist specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the Gottman Method for marriage, family therapy and individual work. My passion is rooted in helping individuals, couples, and families heal and strengthen their relationships. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the transformative power of therapy to bring about deep emotional healing, strengthen bonds, and foster resilience.
As a therapist specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the Gottman Method for marriage, family therapy and individual work. My passion is rooted in helping individuals, couples, and families heal and strengthen their relationships. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the transformative power of therapy to bring about deep emotional healing, strengthen bonds, and foster resilience.
For over 20 years, I've had the privilege of helping individuals recognize their emotional needs and develop the skills to achieve wellness. I offer a specialized setting where you can develop an understanding of how past/current relationships, childhood, and adult experiences have influenced your life, career choices/satisfaction, and overall happiness. My treatment style is interactive, and my approach includes exploring mental/emotional, spiritual, and physical needs and identifying your strengths and gifts. I emphasize the importance and uniqueness of diverse cultural backgrounds and their influence on one's life.
For over 20 years, I've had the privilege of helping individuals recognize their emotional needs and develop the skills to achieve wellness. I offer a specialized setting where you can develop an understanding of how past/current relationships, childhood, and adult experiences have influenced your life, career choices/satisfaction, and overall happiness. My treatment style is interactive, and my approach includes exploring mental/emotional, spiritual, and physical needs and identifying your strengths and gifts. I emphasize the importance and uniqueness of diverse cultural backgrounds and their influence on one's life.
Do not accept Medicare, Medicaid or HMO insurance; adults 18+ for individual therapy only. As a bicultural and bilingual (English & Spanish) therapist, my goal is to provide a non-judgmental safe space for individuals to build a supportive, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am committed to encouraging my clients the ability to stand in their own authenticity, empower themselves, and enable personal growth.
Do not accept Medicare, Medicaid or HMO insurance; adults 18+ for individual therapy only. As a bicultural and bilingual (English & Spanish) therapist, my goal is to provide a non-judgmental safe space for individuals to build a supportive, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am committed to encouraging my clients the ability to stand in their own authenticity, empower themselves, and enable personal growth.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting & attachment, trauma, high stress, grief & loss, low self-worth, anger or if you have concerns about your sexual satisfaction, performance or behavior; please reach out, I can help.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting & attachment, trauma, high stress, grief & loss, low self-worth, anger or if you have concerns about your sexual satisfaction, performance or behavior; please reach out, I can help.
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