Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Chicago, IL
" Areas of treatment include but are not limited to; anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self esteem issues, identity conflict, Latinx concerns, first generation acculturation conflict, intergenerational trauma, and vicarious trauma (for psychotherapists).
Somatic interventions are at the core of my practice, allowing me to help clients tap into the wisdom of their bodies to promote healing and personal growth. I incorporate techniques such as body awareness, mindfulness, breath work, reiki, brainspotting and movement, I am Level II trained Brainspotting practitioner. I have completed the 48 hour DV training.
" Areas of treatment include but are not limited to; anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self esteem issues, identity conflict, Latinx concerns, first generation acculturation conflict, intergenerational trauma, and vicarious trauma (for psychotherapists).
Somatic interventions are at the core of my practice, allowing me to help clients tap into the wisdom of their bodies to promote healing and personal growth. I incorporate techniques such as body awareness, mindfulness, breath work, reiki, brainspotting and movement, I am Level II trained Brainspotting practitioner. I have completed the 48 hour DV training.
As someone that is latinx, queer, and GNC; I understand there are various intersectionalities that can lead to feeling unheard and stigmatized by those around you.
Whether you are beginning, re-starting or continuing therapy, I recognize that this process requires both vulnerability and willingness to dig deep into concerns that can sometimes feel debilitating. Everyone deserves to work with a therapist who will meet you exactly where you are at; that will normalize your concerns and worries rather than meet them with judgment and an “alarmist” perspective. I will remind you that you, and only you, are the expert of your experiences. My role is that of a catalyst; for you to learn how to advocate for your own autonomy with independence and connect to your personal truth with authenticity.
As someone that is latinx, queer, and GNC; I understand there are various intersectionalities that can lead to feeling unheard and stigmatized by those around you.
Whether you are beginning, re-starting or continuing therapy, I recognize that this process requires both vulnerability and willingness to dig deep into concerns that can sometimes feel debilitating. Everyone deserves to work with a therapist who will meet you exactly where you are at; that will normalize your concerns and worries rather than meet them with judgment and an “alarmist” perspective. I will remind you that you, and only you, are the expert of your experiences. My role is that of a catalyst; for you to learn how to advocate for your own autonomy with independence and connect to your personal truth with authenticity.
Way to Know Thyself LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am Latinx and both bilingual and bicultural that is inclusive to all genders, races, religions, cultures, and the LGBTQIA community.
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.
I am Latinx and both bilingual and bicultural that is inclusive to all genders, races, religions, cultures, and the LGBTQIA community.
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.
My ideal client is a member of the Latinx community navigating challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, or the lasting effects of childhood trauma.
As a bilingual psychotherapist and member of the Latinx community, I provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care. I help clients manage anxiety, stress, and trauma by building resilience and practical tools. Together, we’ll honor your cultural values, celebrate your strengths, and create strategies to help you thrive.
My ideal client is a member of the Latinx community navigating challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, or the lasting effects of childhood trauma.
As a bilingual psychotherapist and member of the Latinx community, I provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care. I help clients manage anxiety, stress, and trauma by building resilience and practical tools. Together, we’ll honor your cultural values, celebrate your strengths, and create strategies to help you thrive.
Ninfa A. Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
I have over thirty years of experience working with Latinx clients, immigrant families, multiracial couples, and young adults who are becoming independent.
De el primer paso, llame para hablar de su situación. Si siente que su familia o su pareja no se lleva bien, no se comunican claramente, o tienen diferencias culturales, la terapia podría ayudarles. Si sufre tristeza o ansiedad podemos hallar solución. Preparo Evaluaciones para casos de inmigración. Cuide su salud mental para ser la persona que usted desea.
I have over thirty years of experience working with Latinx clients, immigrant families, multiracial couples, and young adults who are becoming independent.
De el primer paso, llame para hablar de su situación. Si siente que su familia o su pareja no se lleva bien, no se comunican claramente, o tienen diferencias culturales, la terapia podría ayudarles. Si sufre tristeza o ansiedad podemos hallar solución. Preparo Evaluaciones para casos de inmigración. Cuide su salud mental para ser la persona que usted desea.
In addition, I’m a Hispanic woman; this makes me feel connected with minority groups who I love working with.
Sometimes we encounter challenges that exceed our limits and could lead us to experience distress. I consider myself a generalist and enjoy working with a variety of different concerns. I’m particularly passionate about working with folks who need support with ADHD, OCD, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs - skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting), and sleep issues. I'm also particularly drawn to communication and relational issues and well-versed in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. I want to walk with you through these challenges and support you in your healing process.
In addition, I’m a Hispanic woman; this makes me feel connected with minority groups who I love working with.
Sometimes we encounter challenges that exceed our limits and could lead us to experience distress. I consider myself a generalist and enjoy working with a variety of different concerns. I’m particularly passionate about working with folks who need support with ADHD, OCD, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs - skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting), and sleep issues. I'm also particularly drawn to communication and relational issues and well-versed in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. I want to walk with you through these challenges and support you in your healing process.
I also work with families, the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC, & Spanish-speaking immigrant/ Latino populations.
As a first-generation Latina, Licensed Social Worker, & mental health advocate, I am passionate about helping others work through their mental health journey to find peace & feel empowered to overcome their hardships. I utilize a culturally competent, trauma-focused, & intersectional approach to gain a deep understanding of how I can connect with an individual. Through a trauma-informed lens, I work with my clients to explore childhood experiences, their cultural identity, interpersonal relationships, triggers, life stressors, generational trauma, & how trauma experiences impact the mind & body.
I also work with families, the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC, & Spanish-speaking immigrant/ Latino populations.
As a first-generation Latina, Licensed Social Worker, & mental health advocate, I am passionate about helping others work through their mental health journey to find peace & feel empowered to overcome their hardships. I utilize a culturally competent, trauma-focused, & intersectional approach to gain a deep understanding of how I can connect with an individual. Through a trauma-informed lens, I work with my clients to explore childhood experiences, their cultural identity, interpersonal relationships, triggers, life stressors, generational trauma, & how trauma experiences impact the mind & body.
I offer in-person sessions and specialize in working with Black, Latino, biracial communities, generational trauma, and relationship issues.
Are you feeling stuck in life and want to change your life but do not know where to start? I'm here to help you discover your authentic self. Being vulnerable and having someone to talk to, to unpack what is preventing you from living an authentic life. My biracial background gives me an understanding of adapting yourself to fit a certain narrative. I use a trauma-informed, sex-positive, and culturally sensitive lens in therapy. My primary focus is working with individuals or couples with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, intimacy concerns, sexual trauma, substance use, and life transitions. Let's work together.
I offer in-person sessions and specialize in working with Black, Latino, biracial communities, generational trauma, and relationship issues.
Are you feeling stuck in life and want to change your life but do not know where to start? I'm here to help you discover your authentic self. Being vulnerable and having someone to talk to, to unpack what is preventing you from living an authentic life. My biracial background gives me an understanding of adapting yourself to fit a certain narrative. I use a trauma-informed, sex-positive, and culturally sensitive lens in therapy. My primary focus is working with individuals or couples with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, intimacy concerns, sexual trauma, substance use, and life transitions. Let's work together.
Raices Behavioral Health PLLC was created with the intentions of providing quality mental health care to the Latinx/e community.
My clients consist of Latinx/a adults and children/teens who struggle with life and family expectations. Many of them feel that their efforts are never "good enough," and they often struggle with establishing healthy limits and boundaries—a concept that can be challenging to discuss within our communities.
Raices Behavioral Health PLLC was created with the intentions of providing quality mental health care to the Latinx/e community.
My clients consist of Latinx/a adults and children/teens who struggle with life and family expectations. Many of them feel that their efforts are never "good enough," and they often struggle with establishing healthy limits and boundaries—a concept that can be challenging to discuss within our communities.
Claudia Angel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60637
I'm also a Latinx, biracial, bilingual, immigrant therapist with extensive experience working with Hispanic and immigrant population.
My hope for clients in therapy is that they develop a greater sense of agency, resourcefulness and fulfillment. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach in which shared efforts to elaborate insight, problem solve and build coping skills, promote change and a deeper alignment with personal purposes and values. If you have been struggling with feeling mild or severely anxious or depressed, and if you want to understand how you can take care of yourself better and increase your sense of wellness and connectedness to life, I can be a good fit for you.
I'm also a Latinx, biracial, bilingual, immigrant therapist with extensive experience working with Hispanic and immigrant population.
My hope for clients in therapy is that they develop a greater sense of agency, resourcefulness and fulfillment. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach in which shared efforts to elaborate insight, problem solve and build coping skills, promote change and a deeper alignment with personal purposes and values. If you have been struggling with feeling mild or severely anxious or depressed, and if you want to understand how you can take care of yourself better and increase your sense of wellness and connectedness to life, I can be a good fit for you.
I’m a Bilingual Psychotherapist at Latinx Talk Therapy, encouraging clients to be authentic.
I create a safe space for BIPOC across generations, addressing acculturation, family dynamics, attachment, relationships, gender identity, sexuality, and trauma. My methods include psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, TF-CBT, and intersectional frameworks. I support clients with depression, anxiety, grief, childhood, and racial trauma.
I’m a Bilingual Psychotherapist at Latinx Talk Therapy, encouraging clients to be authentic.
I create a safe space for BIPOC across generations, addressing acculturation, family dynamics, attachment, relationships, gender identity, sexuality, and trauma. My methods include psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, TF-CBT, and intersectional frameworks. I support clients with depression, anxiety, grief, childhood, and racial trauma.
Meet Our Hispanic and Latino Therapists
I founded Latinx Talk Therapy in Chicago to provide culturally competent, bilingual, and stigma-free mental health services to the Latinx community.
I can help by offering evidence-based therapies, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to their unique needs. My specialization includes helping Latinx individuals and immigrants develop resilience, coping strategies, and improved self-perception. Through a holistic approach, I aim to facilitat growth, healing, and goal attainment.
I founded Latinx Talk Therapy in Chicago to provide culturally competent, bilingual, and stigma-free mental health services to the Latinx community.
I can help by offering evidence-based therapies, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to their unique needs. My specialization includes helping Latinx individuals and immigrants develop resilience, coping strategies, and improved self-perception. Through a holistic approach, I aim to facilitat growth, healing, and goal attainment.
As a Latinx individual, I understand the importance of honoring
and embracing our experiences. I can also understand the areas of mental health stigma that can hold in our community which at times can feel discouraging. It is not easy to change how others perceive mental health, but we hold the power to heal ourselves; therefore, I aim to guide you in empowering yourself to improve the quality of your life. I am a
As a Latinx individual, I understand the importance of honoring
and embracing our experiences. I can also understand the areas of mental health stigma that can hold in our community which at times can feel discouraging. It is not easy to change how others perceive mental health, but we hold the power to heal ourselves; therefore, I aim to guide you in empowering yourself to improve the quality of your life. I am a
It is from this understanding that I've dedicated my practice to serving the often marginalized – be it the Latino community, the LGBT spectrum, or those embarking on non-traditional relationships.
Drawing upon a holistic perspective, I strive to understand not only you but also the intricate web of relationships that surround and influence you – from family & friends, to societal interactions. My belief rests in the notion that our challenges are intertwined with these relationships, and thus, healing isn't a solitary endeavor but a collaborative one.
It is from this understanding that I've dedicated my practice to serving the often marginalized – be it the Latino community, the LGBT spectrum, or those embarking on non-traditional relationships.
Drawing upon a holistic perspective, I strive to understand not only you but also the intricate web of relationships that surround and influence you – from family & friends, to societal interactions. My belief rests in the notion that our challenges are intertwined with these relationships, and thus, healing isn't a solitary endeavor but a collaborative one.
I am a Latinx therapist with Ecuadorian and Colombian heritage, my passion lies in working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and migrant communities who struggle with anxiety, depression, first-generation issues, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and development.
I promote an open, non-judgmental space where your pace guides our journey. I offer supportive yet challenging feedback, blending approaches with a focus on trauma-focused and mind-body supports. Collaboration is key; you're the expert, and I'm here to support you. I am also certified in EMDR for trauma reprocessing and utilize IFS-informed practices.
I am a Latinx therapist with Ecuadorian and Colombian heritage, my passion lies in working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and migrant communities who struggle with anxiety, depression, first-generation issues, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and development.
I promote an open, non-judgmental space where your pace guides our journey. I offer supportive yet challenging feedback, blending approaches with a focus on trauma-focused and mind-body supports. Collaboration is key; you're the expert, and I'm here to support you. I am also certified in EMDR for trauma reprocessing and utilize IFS-informed practices.
Stephanie Caballero Novak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRSS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
Waitlist for new clients
I also identify as biracial and can support clients with racial identity issues, specifically the Latinx community.
There is no correct or easy path through trauma and the problems it creates in our lives. It is true when they say that the “only way out is through.” As someone who personally and professionally has experience with trauma, I am able to therapeutically guide individuals through the healing process without judgment. I want others to know it's okay to feel their feelings and that sometimes we need a little help to feel safe doing so. Therapy should be a space that you can create with your therapist, as all of us define safety and comfort in different ways.
I also identify as biracial and can support clients with racial identity issues, specifically the Latinx community.
There is no correct or easy path through trauma and the problems it creates in our lives. It is true when they say that the “only way out is through.” As someone who personally and professionally has experience with trauma, I am able to therapeutically guide individuals through the healing process without judgment. I want others to know it's okay to feel their feelings and that sometimes we need a little help to feel safe doing so. Therapy should be a space that you can create with your therapist, as all of us define safety and comfort in different ways.
Cristina Valencia
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience working with clients of most age groups and socioeconomic/cultural backgrounds, as well as, extensive training in working with all Latino cultures.
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 have experience working with clients of most age groups and socioeconomic/cultural backgrounds, as well as, extensive training in working with all Latino cultures.
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’m a brown/ Latinx, queer, child of immigrants, and first to complete a Master’s education.
Life challenges us to discover our strengths, capabilities, and aspirations. Navigating these complexities can be overwhelming, but gaining clarity on your identities, values, and beliefs can shape your journey. I support individuals exploring identity-related experiences, the impact of the past, and strategies for managing an uncertain future. If you're open to growth and seeking guidance, you're already taking the right first step toward meaningful change.
I’m a brown/ Latinx, queer, child of immigrants, and first to complete a Master’s education.
Life challenges us to discover our strengths, capabilities, and aspirations. Navigating these complexities can be overwhelming, but gaining clarity on your identities, values, and beliefs can shape your journey. I support individuals exploring identity-related experiences, the impact of the past, and strategies for managing an uncertain future. If you're open to growth and seeking guidance, you're already taking the right first step toward meaningful change.
I have a lot of experience working with Latino/a clients from many countries, and am able to provide therapy in Spanish.
At some point in our lives, we all encounter difficulties. These hard times may be related to our relationships, past or current traumas, work challenges, health problems, among others. My approach is to focus on the entire person, mind, body, and spirit. This involves taking a holistic view of the client and integrating healing practices for all facets of your being. My first goal is to get to know you and co-create a healing plan for you. I will partner with you to find what works best for you.
I have a lot of experience working with Latino/a clients from many countries, and am able to provide therapy in Spanish.
At some point in our lives, we all encounter difficulties. These hard times may be related to our relationships, past or current traumas, work challenges, health problems, among others. My approach is to focus on the entire person, mind, body, and spirit. This involves taking a holistic view of the client and integrating healing practices for all facets of your being. My first goal is to get to know you and co-create a healing plan for you. I will partner with you to find what works best for you.
I work especially well with teens and adults and have significant training and experience with those struggling with aspects of adjustment/life transition, depressed mood, anxiety, traumatic experiences, and culturally informed treatment for Latinx community.
Bienvenidos! l believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Pursuing therapy is courageous work, and I commend you for starting on this path. As your therapist, we will collaborate to access meaningful relief from distress, create alleviating strategies to address anxious or depressive symptoms, discern what is most meaningful or important to you, and enhance your life so that it can be as fulfilling as possible. I truly believe that with support and understanding, you have the ability and resilience to achieve your goals and face life's toughest challenges.
I work especially well with teens and adults and have significant training and experience with those struggling with aspects of adjustment/life transition, depressed mood, anxiety, traumatic experiences, and culturally informed treatment for Latinx community.
Bienvenidos! l believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Pursuing therapy is courageous work, and I commend you for starting on this path. As your therapist, we will collaborate to access meaningful relief from distress, create alleviating strategies to address anxious or depressive symptoms, discern what is most meaningful or important to you, and enhance your life so that it can be as fulfilling as possible. I truly believe that with support and understanding, you have the ability and resilience to achieve your goals and face life's toughest challenges.
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