Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Chicago, IL
There is so much power in curiosity, creativity and play as therapeutic approaches. I prioritize the innate ability to express vulnerabilities and needs through non-verbal, auditory, kinesthetic, and visual ways which I process with dance/movement therapy, sensorimotor therapy, TF-CBT, and other creative therapies. I strongly believe in the transformative power of art, especially for those who haven't found the language or words to express themselves yet. I honor the creative process and how it can initiate our own journey towards care and healing.
There is so much power in curiosity, creativity and play as therapeutic approaches. I prioritize the innate ability to express vulnerabilities and needs through non-verbal, auditory, kinesthetic, and visual ways which I process with dance/movement therapy, sensorimotor therapy, TF-CBT, and other creative therapies. I strongly believe in the transformative power of art, especially for those who haven't found the language or words to express themselves yet. I honor the creative process and how it can initiate our own journey towards care and healing.
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.
Hi, I am Dr. Valerie. Recognizing you need support from a therapist can be one of the hardest steps on your healing journey. I am a passionate guide who helps adults and couples with early childhood and interpersonal trauma uncover and reconnect to their personal power. I provide an upbeat and collaborative space for us to explore your concerns and identify practical solutions for improving your mood, executive functioning, and outlook on life. Are you wondering what’s next for your life, this world?
Hi, I am Dr. Valerie. Recognizing you need support from a therapist can be one of the hardest steps on your healing journey. I am a passionate guide who helps adults and couples with early childhood and interpersonal trauma uncover and reconnect to their personal power. I provide an upbeat and collaborative space for us to explore your concerns and identify practical solutions for improving your mood, executive functioning, and outlook on life. Are you wondering what’s next for your life, this world?
If you are experiencing hardships in anxiety, depression, trauma, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital issues, communication, and emotional regulation, I work to find both practical and insightful tools to handle an array of conflicts. I will help you navigate your patterns, from a holistic lens, utilize your strengths, and find meaning in the desired change you seek. In each session, You will be provided with a comfortable atmosphere where you can freely feel openness, honesty, and the trust to convey what ails you while receiving guidance and tools.
If you are experiencing hardships in anxiety, depression, trauma, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital issues, communication, and emotional regulation, I work to find both practical and insightful tools to handle an array of conflicts. I will help you navigate your patterns, from a holistic lens, utilize your strengths, and find meaning in the desired change you seek. In each session, You will be provided with a comfortable atmosphere where you can freely feel openness, honesty, and the trust to convey what ails you while receiving guidance and tools.
Struggling to feel confident in who you are — especially in groups? Do you want to be a leader, speak up, or just feel seen—but worry others won’t understand your lived experience, your identity, or even your reality? You know your values. You know your truth. But voicing them feels risky. Maybe you've even thought, "My brown ass/gay ass can't say that out loud."
And yet, deep down, you know business as usual just isn’t cutting it anymore.
You’re ready for CHANGE.
Struggling to feel confident in who you are — especially in groups? Do you want to be a leader, speak up, or just feel seen—but worry others won’t understand your lived experience, your identity, or even your reality? You know your values. You know your truth. But voicing them feels risky. Maybe you've even thought, "My brown ass/gay ass can't say that out loud."
And yet, deep down, you know business as usual just isn’t cutting it anymore.
You’re ready for CHANGE.
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.
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.
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.
My calling lies in empowering adolescents and young adults who face the devastating effects of generational and societal trauma, systemic racism and class oppression, as well as the layers of gender/sexuality and discrimination. I am especially driven by working alongside my clients to confront long standing fear and insecurity with a decolonizing, anti-racist, and anti-capitalist framework. My mission is to create a safe, healing space for people from all walks of life—particularly those who identify as QTBIPoC.
My calling lies in empowering adolescents and young adults who face the devastating effects of generational and societal trauma, systemic racism and class oppression, as well as the layers of gender/sexuality and discrimination. I am especially driven by working alongside my clients to confront long standing fear and insecurity with a decolonizing, anti-racist, and anti-capitalist framework. My mission is to create a safe, healing space for people from all walks of life—particularly those who identify as QTBIPoC.
Do you have a history of trauma? Trauma isn't just the sexual or physical abuse, or PTSD from war, it is certainly all of those things but sometimes it's having your feelings dismissed. Sometimes it's having to regulate your parents emotions, sometimes it's being gaslit or being told that you can't feel a certain way. Sometimes it's growing up with a critical parent. I am here to help you work through the complex feelings that are still affecting you and to help you recognize and understand the patterns and triggers that are consciously or unconsciously having an impact on your daily life.
Do you have a history of trauma? Trauma isn't just the sexual or physical abuse, or PTSD from war, it is certainly all of those things but sometimes it's having your feelings dismissed. Sometimes it's having to regulate your parents emotions, sometimes it's being gaslit or being told that you can't feel a certain way. Sometimes it's growing up with a critical parent. I am here to help you work through the complex feelings that are still affecting you and to help you recognize and understand the patterns and triggers that are consciously or unconsciously having an impact on your daily life.
Thank you for showing up for yourself and I'm glad our paths have crossed. I believe everyone has the power to heal themselves and deserves a safe place to feel seen, heard, and accepted. It would be an honor and privilege to walk alongside you in your personal healing journey. Through a collaborative therapeutic approach, we work together to explore the experiences or areas in your life that you would like to further understand or change.
Thank you for showing up for yourself and I'm glad our paths have crossed. I believe everyone has the power to heal themselves and deserves a safe place to feel seen, heard, and accepted. It would be an honor and privilege to walk alongside you in your personal healing journey. Through a collaborative therapeutic approach, we work together to explore the experiences or areas in your life that you would like to further understand or change.
All that you seek, already exist within you! It is my belief that through compassion, kindness, and mindfulness one can overcome barriers and connect with your true self. I integrate both mindfulness and evidence based techniques to assist in the healing of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns and behavioral concerns. If you are seeking guidance during life's challenging moments, need support in managing work/life balance or are facing a life transition, therapy services may benefit you.
All that you seek, already exist within you! It is my belief that through compassion, kindness, and mindfulness one can overcome barriers and connect with your true self. I integrate both mindfulness and evidence based techniques to assist in the healing of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns and behavioral concerns. If you are seeking guidance during life's challenging moments, need support in managing work/life balance or are facing a life transition, therapy services may benefit you.
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.
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.
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
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.
I'm a multicultural, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive therapist. I have worked with clients to address issues of desire discrepancy, lack of emotional and physical intimacy, difficulties with orgasm, erectile dysfunction, anxiety, mood dysregulation, substance use disorder, chronic pain, somatic symptoms, and trauma-related disorders.
I'm a multicultural, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive therapist. I have worked with clients to address issues of desire discrepancy, lack of emotional and physical intimacy, difficulties with orgasm, erectile dysfunction, anxiety, mood dysregulation, substance use disorder, chronic pain, somatic symptoms, and trauma-related disorders.
Miren Itziar Guereca
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
The weight of your daily responsibilities and tasks can be overbearing. You may feel as if you have no control and fear is starting to set in. At times your past comes to haunt you and guilt and shame can rear its ugly head. Perhaps you find yourself in limbo, trapped between two cultures. Your family riddles your waking life with obligations and expectations from the motherland. And yet your innermost desires cater more to a modern “American life”. Living between two worlds can at times be a difficult balancing act and you feel as if you do not fit anywhere.
The weight of your daily responsibilities and tasks can be overbearing. You may feel as if you have no control and fear is starting to set in. At times your past comes to haunt you and guilt and shame can rear its ugly head. Perhaps you find yourself in limbo, trapped between two cultures. Your family riddles your waking life with obligations and expectations from the motherland. And yet your innermost desires cater more to a modern “American life”. Living between two worlds can at times be a difficult balancing act and you feel as if you do not fit anywhere.
You can look strong on the outside and still feel like you are barely holding it together. You get used to surviving, pushing through, and telling yourself you are fine, until one day, you are not. If you are tired of carrying it all alone, you are in the right plac
You can look strong on the outside and still feel like you are barely holding it together. You get used to surviving, pushing through, and telling yourself you are fine, until one day, you are not. If you are tired of carrying it all alone, you are in the right plac
You love each other, but you’re tired of your relationship or marriage feeling so hard all the time. You can’t seem to do anything right. No matter how many times you try to bring up the issues, you walk away feeling unheard or misunderstood. Sometimes you wonder if your partner really cares. You feel like you carry the weight of the household, the kids, the family, but there is nothing left for you. Often you feel criticized, so you shut down and stop trying. Fights never get resolved because life gets busy. And you are starting to wonder if this marriage/relationship is worth it. You just want to feel close again.
You love each other, but you’re tired of your relationship or marriage feeling so hard all the time. You can’t seem to do anything right. No matter how many times you try to bring up the issues, you walk away feeling unheard or misunderstood. Sometimes you wonder if your partner really cares. You feel like you carry the weight of the household, the kids, the family, but there is nothing left for you. Often you feel criticized, so you shut down and stop trying. Fights never get resolved because life gets busy. And you are starting to wonder if this marriage/relationship is worth it. You just want to feel close again.
Are you tired of arguing with your spouse? How about concerned about your child? Do you think you have ADHD because of recent concerns with inattention, stress or impulsivity? If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, call/email my staff today. We are known for our ability to truly get to the root of the matter. We know how to get through to people, mostly because we understand where they are coming from, and how to identify and capitalize on their strengths. Clients often report improvement in a few short weeks. With therapy and neuropsych testing available, this is a one-stop shop for many of your needs.
Are you tired of arguing with your spouse? How about concerned about your child? Do you think you have ADHD because of recent concerns with inattention, stress or impulsivity? If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, call/email my staff today. We are known for our ability to truly get to the root of the matter. We know how to get through to people, mostly because we understand where they are coming from, and how to identify and capitalize on their strengths. Clients often report improvement in a few short weeks. With therapy and neuropsych testing available, this is a one-stop shop for many of your needs.
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