Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Chicago, IL
As a first-generation Mexican-American, I enjoy working with first-generation adults, helping them understand the difficulties of living in two worlds and navigating with your needs vs those of their parents.
How many times do we talk to our families, friends, partners, etc., and never actually feel seen, heard, or understood by them? This could be a very lonely feeling for anyone which can lead to more symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other life challenges.
Therapy is a place where you can understand yourself and others without judgement or fear. My role as your therapist would be to support you in navigating your life challenges with kindness and empathy.
As a first-generation Mexican-American, I enjoy working with first-generation adults, helping them understand the difficulties of living in two worlds and navigating with your needs vs those of their parents.
How many times do we talk to our families, friends, partners, etc., and never actually feel seen, heard, or understood by them? This could be a very lonely feeling for anyone which can lead to more symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other life challenges.
Therapy is a place where you can understand yourself and others without judgement or fear. My role as your therapist would be to support you in navigating your life challenges with kindness and empathy.
Currently accepting Telehealth clients. In a world of constant transitions, it can be challenging to feel settled with change. Therapy provides an outlet to explore and change aspects of life causing distress. It offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk through feelings and engage strengths to cope with change. I provide action-oriented, supportive, feminist, and person-centered psychotherapy. I am a bilingual (Spanish-speaking), bicultural therapist who understands cultural influences. I also provide comprehensive mental health evaluations for asylum, VAWA, U Visa, extreme hardship, or T Visa.
Currently accepting Telehealth clients. In a world of constant transitions, it can be challenging to feel settled with change. Therapy provides an outlet to explore and change aspects of life causing distress. It offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk through feelings and engage strengths to cope with change. I provide action-oriented, supportive, feminist, and person-centered psychotherapy. I am a bilingual (Spanish-speaking), bicultural therapist who understands cultural influences. I also provide comprehensive mental health evaluations for asylum, VAWA, U Visa, extreme hardship, or T Visa.
I am a Licensed Bilingual Psychotherapist with 13 years of experience treating individuals and families across community mental health, the corporate sector, and private practice. Currently, I work with immigrant and BIPOC families, adults, and adolescents navigating intergenerational trauma.
I believe meaningful therapy requires undivided attention, deep empathy, and a willingness to address challenges as they arise. Healing is not about separating aspects of the self but about integrating them—embracing our interconnectedness with everything around us. Through this holistic approach, we find purpose and growth
I am a Licensed Bilingual Psychotherapist with 13 years of experience treating individuals and families across community mental health, the corporate sector, and private practice. Currently, I work with immigrant and BIPOC families, adults, and adolescents navigating intergenerational trauma.
I believe meaningful therapy requires undivided attention, deep empathy, and a willingness to address challenges as they arise. Healing is not about separating aspects of the self but about integrating them—embracing our interconnectedness with everything around us. Through this holistic approach, we find purpose and growth
With such a fast pace of life, you may feel like you're standing still while everything seems to be zooming around and past you. You could be getting frustrated, going through the motions or drowning within a never ending list of “to-do’s”. This frustration could leave you feeling like everything is spinning out of control and it’s hard to make decisions. You might even find yourself questioning what you’ve done wrong, wondering how things got this way and why this is happening to you. You can calm the internal noise and build the confidence you need to feel in control of your own life. I know what it's like to overthink and doubt.
With such a fast pace of life, you may feel like you're standing still while everything seems to be zooming around and past you. You could be getting frustrated, going through the motions or drowning within a never ending list of “to-do’s”. This frustration could leave you feeling like everything is spinning out of control and it’s hard to make decisions. You might even find yourself questioning what you’ve done wrong, wondering how things got this way and why this is happening to you. You can calm the internal noise and build the confidence you need to feel in control of your own life. I know what it's like to overthink and doubt.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and trauma-informed, shaped by my lived experience as a Latina, a child of immigrants, and a veteran.
I draw from Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness practices, and the Gottman Method to tailor care to each client’s needs. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish and am especially mindful of supporting clients navigating cultural and generational experiences.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and trauma-informed, shaped by my lived experience as a Latina, a child of immigrants, and a veteran.
I draw from Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness practices, and the Gottman Method to tailor care to each client’s needs. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish and am especially mindful of supporting clients navigating cultural and generational experiences.
My passion for the Collective Liberation of all LGBTQIA+ identifying folks through vulnerability, self reflection, and community connection help inform my approach. Are you a member of the QTBIPoC population seeking a space to process everything that is happening all at once? Are you invested in Revolution and Liberation, struggling with self connection and maintenance? Do you want a therapist that honors where you’re at while also helping you work towards your favorite self? Collaboration, Challenge and Compassion are things I provide to help guide you towards a more intentional and grounded life.
My passion for the Collective Liberation of all LGBTQIA+ identifying folks through vulnerability, self reflection, and community connection help inform my approach. Are you a member of the QTBIPoC population seeking a space to process everything that is happening all at once? Are you invested in Revolution and Liberation, struggling with self connection and maintenance? Do you want a therapist that honors where you’re at while also helping you work towards your favorite self? Collaboration, Challenge and Compassion are things I provide to help guide you towards a more intentional and grounded life.
Life can bring great challenges, and also incredible joys. Sometimes the challenges can feel overwhelming. In difficult times, it's critical to create a solid emotional foundation to allow you identify your path. My goal as a clinician is to restore balance when you are struggling with tough emotions, or a difficult situation. I believe that as with physical pain, emotional pain is a clear message that something in your life needs attending to. By taking time to reflect and heal, you can regain a sense of clarity, purpose and peace.
Life can bring great challenges, and also incredible joys. Sometimes the challenges can feel overwhelming. In difficult times, it's critical to create a solid emotional foundation to allow you identify your path. My goal as a clinician is to restore balance when you are struggling with tough emotions, or a difficult situation. I believe that as with physical pain, emotional pain is a clear message that something in your life needs attending to. By taking time to reflect and heal, you can regain a sense of clarity, purpose and peace.
I work with a diverse team of therapists who provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, infidelity, relationship challenges, premarital counseling, parent-child relationships, and more. With a strengths-based, systemic approach, we support clients through healing, growth, and change. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your relationship, we're here to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding.
I work with a diverse team of therapists who provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, infidelity, relationship challenges, premarital counseling, parent-child relationships, and more. With a strengths-based, systemic approach, we support clients through healing, growth, and change. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your relationship, we're here to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding.
Feeling Stuck? Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone
Life can throw a lot at us: anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship drama, or just the stress of growing up (or growing through adulthood). I’m here to help you make sense of it all and find a way forward that actually works for you.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Empowered Mind Therapy, I use CBT and DBT to help you.
Feeling Stuck? Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone
Life can throw a lot at us: anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship drama, or just the stress of growing up (or growing through adulthood). I’m here to help you make sense of it all and find a way forward that actually works for you.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Empowered Mind Therapy, I use CBT and DBT to help you.
In 2008, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. After 10 months of treatment, I realized I wanted to work with other cancer fighters and their loved ones. Since my career change to social work and therapy, my experience has broadened to include refugee resettlement, hospice social work, medical social work, and trauma-informed therapy. I am passionate about supporting my clients through grief, trauma, chronic and terminal illness, anxiety, depression, couples counseling, family therapy, and parent training. My goal is to foster an environment where my clients feel supported, validated, and empowered.
In 2008, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. After 10 months of treatment, I realized I wanted to work with other cancer fighters and their loved ones. Since my career change to social work and therapy, my experience has broadened to include refugee resettlement, hospice social work, medical social work, and trauma-informed therapy. I am passionate about supporting my clients through grief, trauma, chronic and terminal illness, anxiety, depression, couples counseling, family therapy, and parent training. My goal is to foster an environment where my clients feel supported, validated, and empowered.
I work with people going through stages of life. These stages are not linear & everyone experiences them differently. Some stages of life I have worked with:
Death & loss, trauma processing
Connecting to spirituality
Relational transitions
Chronic illness: diagnosis/maintenance
Sexual & gender identity discovery/transition
Disability advocacy/accommodation
Neurodiversity: Exploration/Advocacy
People come to me to expand their toolbox to manage & function independently during major life transitions. I encourage authenticity and self expression, helping clients find a deeper understanding of themselves & the world around them.
I work with people going through stages of life. These stages are not linear & everyone experiences them differently. Some stages of life I have worked with:
Death & loss, trauma processing
Connecting to spirituality
Relational transitions
Chronic illness: diagnosis/maintenance
Sexual & gender identity discovery/transition
Disability advocacy/accommodation
Neurodiversity: Exploration/Advocacy
People come to me to expand their toolbox to manage & function independently during major life transitions. I encourage authenticity and self expression, helping clients find a deeper understanding of themselves & the world around them.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, so I meet clients with compassion, curiosity, and care. My style is direct yet gentle. I offer a supportive space to explore emotions and relationship patterns that often show up in everyday life. Paying attention to what happens in the moment between me and my clients can offer insight into familiar patterns and open space for change. Through this process, clients often begin to understand themselves and their relationships in new ways. I believe healing happens through relationships, including the one we build in therapy.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, so I meet clients with compassion, curiosity, and care. My style is direct yet gentle. I offer a supportive space to explore emotions and relationship patterns that often show up in everyday life. Paying attention to what happens in the moment between me and my clients can offer insight into familiar patterns and open space for change. Through this process, clients often begin to understand themselves and their relationships in new ways. I believe healing happens through relationships, including the one we build in therapy.
Pamela Merino Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CTP
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Waitlist for new clients
Are you always fighting with your partner? Is your relationship in shambles? Did you or your partner cheat? You can’t focus on interpersonal relationships because of past traumatic experiences? If any of these questions resonate then I may be a good fit for you!
I am a trauma informed therapist and I work with individuals and couples. I was born and raised in Mexico and migrated to the USA when I was a teen. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I have mastered Spanglish throughout the years!
Are you always fighting with your partner? Is your relationship in shambles? Did you or your partner cheat? You can’t focus on interpersonal relationships because of past traumatic experiences? If any of these questions resonate then I may be a good fit for you!
I am a trauma informed therapist and I work with individuals and couples. I was born and raised in Mexico and migrated to the USA when I was a teen. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I have mastered Spanglish throughout the years!
As a therapist, I provide culturally sensitive and thoughtful therapy to help individuals and couples navigate Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ issues. I understand how hard it can be to find a therapist that seems relatable or trustworthy. I work particularly well with individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and identity looking for a therapist that "gets it". This may be an overwhelming point in your life, but pursuing psychotherapy can be one of the most transformative experiences you can take to heal & grow.
As a therapist, I provide culturally sensitive and thoughtful therapy to help individuals and couples navigate Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ issues. I understand how hard it can be to find a therapist that seems relatable or trustworthy. I work particularly well with individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and identity looking for a therapist that "gets it". This may be an overwhelming point in your life, but pursuing psychotherapy can be one of the most transformative experiences you can take to heal & grow.
Many people come to therapy feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unsure where they belong. You may be navigating depression, a faith transition, identity exploration, relationship struggles, burnout, neurodivergence, or the experience of feeling “othered” in your family, culture, or community. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. I strive to create a warm, collaborative, affirming space where you can show up authentically and feel supported, understood, and empowered in the process.
Many people come to therapy feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unsure where they belong. You may be navigating depression, a faith transition, identity exploration, relationship struggles, burnout, neurodivergence, or the experience of feeling “othered” in your family, culture, or community. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. I strive to create a warm, collaborative, affirming space where you can show up authentically and feel supported, understood, and empowered in the process.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Illinois and Indiana. I bring extensive experience across a wide range of therapeutic settings, allowing me to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, I am uniquely equipped to support clients in their preferred language, fostering deeper connection & understanding. My approach is client-centered & collaborative with the goal of helping clients feel empowered.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Illinois and Indiana. I bring extensive experience across a wide range of therapeutic settings, allowing me to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, I am uniquely equipped to support clients in their preferred language, fostering deeper connection & understanding. My approach is client-centered & collaborative with the goal of helping clients feel empowered.
Finding Your Way Out of the Dark
Are you constantly battling anxiety? Does the shame and guilt from past events make you feel like you're drowning or feeling your way in the dark? It's exhausting when history impacts your current reality, but you don't have to carry that weight alone.
A Collaborative Approach to Healing
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to address the underlying symptoms affecting your mental health. I believe the most effective plan is the one we build together.
My ideal client is ready for a partnership; they accept me as a support throughout their journey, not just a source of total direction. Together, we
Finding Your Way Out of the Dark
Are you constantly battling anxiety? Does the shame and guilt from past events make you feel like you're drowning or feeling your way in the dark? It's exhausting when history impacts your current reality, but you don't have to carry that weight alone.
A Collaborative Approach to Healing
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to address the underlying symptoms affecting your mental health. I believe the most effective plan is the one we build together.
My ideal client is ready for a partnership; they accept me as a support throughout their journey, not just a source of total direction. Together, we
As a TGNC queer-identified clinician, I value social justice and the diverse experiences that each client brings into the therapeutic endeavor. I value showing up authentically, believing that it is foundational to a positive therapeutic alliance. With compassion and vulnerability, I center an integrated and trauma-informed approach to therapy.
As a TGNC queer-identified clinician, I value social justice and the diverse experiences that each client brings into the therapeutic endeavor. I value showing up authentically, believing that it is foundational to a positive therapeutic alliance. With compassion and vulnerability, I center an integrated and trauma-informed approach to therapy.
Advocacy & Education Consulting
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CCATP, CCTP, C-DBT
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60631
We at Advocacy & Education Consulting believe in equitable access to quality mental health care. We aim to serve ALL who are looking for a space to explore their life, various stressors, relationships, healing, growth, and connection. At our core, we believe: the dominant culture’s oppressive ways impact people and therefore a shift to a more egalitarian society needs to occur; with empathic, compassionate, and culturally responsive support, people can change, grow, and improve their lives for both self and social interest; and with culturally responsive education and support, society can do better with and for each other.
We at Advocacy & Education Consulting believe in equitable access to quality mental health care. We aim to serve ALL who are looking for a space to explore their life, various stressors, relationships, healing, growth, and connection. At our core, we believe: the dominant culture’s oppressive ways impact people and therefore a shift to a more egalitarian society needs to occur; with empathic, compassionate, and culturally responsive support, people can change, grow, and improve their lives for both self and social interest; and with culturally responsive education and support, society can do better with and for each other.
Raquel Flores-Maki Active Therapies, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60630
I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families including. I specialize in PTSD, anxiety and depression, grief, loss and ADHD. I am Gottman and EMDR trained.
In couples counseling, We focus on emotional distance, continued communication breakdowns and the aftermath of infidelity or betrayal that has eroded trust. These are often rooted in one or both partners carrying unhealed trauma that plays out in the relationship. Together, we work toward rebuilding safety, trust, and emotional closeness.
I am seeking clients who are motivated for deeper work, curious about patterns, triggers and their origins.
I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families including. I specialize in PTSD, anxiety and depression, grief, loss and ADHD. I am Gottman and EMDR trained.
In couples counseling, We focus on emotional distance, continued communication breakdowns and the aftermath of infidelity or betrayal that has eroded trust. These are often rooted in one or both partners carrying unhealed trauma that plays out in the relationship. Together, we work toward rebuilding safety, trust, and emotional closeness.
I am seeking clients who are motivated for deeper work, curious about patterns, triggers and their origins.
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