Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Chicago, IL
As a Latina woman, I care deeply about making therapy accessible and inclusive.
You may be feeling pulled in many directions, carrying stress, or unsure about the choices ahead. Maybe past experiences still affect you, or you want space to reflect on who you are and where you’re going. What you want is clarity, support, and the confidence to create a life that feels like your own.
As a Latina woman, I care deeply about making therapy accessible and inclusive.
You may be feeling pulled in many directions, carrying stress, or unsure about the choices ahead. Maybe past experiences still affect you, or you want space to reflect on who you are and where you’re going. What you want is clarity, support, and the confidence to create a life that feels like your own.
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, neurodiversity, 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, neurodiversity, 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.
My belief that all people deserve meaningful opportunity and satisfaction in life defined my 15-year career helping adolescents, young adults, adults, families, and parents overcome barriers to wide range of goals. I serve clients with a variety of needs stemming from disability, depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting/caregiver roles, family of origin, substance use, and vocational exploration. I see value in finding meaning in difficult life experiences to inform new ways of understanding ourselves and engaging others, and I believe people benefit most when equipped with the tools, knowledge, and care to author their own stories.
My belief that all people deserve meaningful opportunity and satisfaction in life defined my 15-year career helping adolescents, young adults, adults, families, and parents overcome barriers to wide range of goals. I serve clients with a variety of needs stemming from disability, depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting/caregiver roles, family of origin, substance use, and vocational exploration. I see value in finding meaning in difficult life experiences to inform new ways of understanding ourselves and engaging others, and I believe people benefit most when equipped with the tools, knowledge, and care to author their own stories.
Now Accepting New Clients! Let’s face it, life is hard. It can be filled with pain, whether that is mentally, emotionally or physically. And life can be beautiful. It can be filled with love, joy, peace and gratitude. This is the human experience. My hope is to meet you where you are and provide you a safe space to reflect, process, accept or change what is important to you.
Now Accepting New Clients! Let’s face it, life is hard. It can be filled with pain, whether that is mentally, emotionally or physically. And life can be beautiful. It can be filled with love, joy, peace and gratitude. This is the human experience. My hope is to meet you where you are and provide you a safe space to reflect, process, accept or change what is important to you.
Hello, I’m Marisol Cruz. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) offering therapy in both English and Spanish. With 24 years of experience as a school counselor and over 5 years as a mental health clinician, I support adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-worth or confidence. I also have extensive experience helping individuals manage overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and communication difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered.
Hello, I’m Marisol Cruz. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) offering therapy in both English and Spanish. With 24 years of experience as a school counselor and over 5 years as a mental health clinician, I support adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-worth or confidence. I also have extensive experience helping individuals manage overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and communication difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered.
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychotherapy and psychological testing for the Latinx/ Hispanic and LGBTQ+ communities in IL, NY and PSYPACT states.
I have a strong background in supporting individuals from diverse underserved communities, including women, immigrants, veterans, and members of the Latinx/ Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ groups with the challenges they face. I also specialize in psychological testing for a variety of purposes, including immigration evaluations conducted in both English and Spanish.
I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychotherapy and psychological testing for the Latinx/ Hispanic and LGBTQ+ communities in IL, NY and PSYPACT states.
I have a strong background in supporting individuals from diverse underserved communities, including women, immigrants, veterans, and members of the Latinx/ Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ groups with the challenges they face. I also specialize in psychological testing for a variety of purposes, including immigration evaluations conducted in both English and Spanish.
I take a supportive, client-centered approach, creating a safe space to explore what matters at your pace. I offer understanding while gently challenging unhelpful patterns to support real growth. I work with children, teens, adults, older adults, families, and couples, specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, and PTSD. I support new parents navigating early parenthood and adults in their 20s facing life transitions. My goal is to meet you where you are. I am fluent in Spanish. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, curiosity, and compassion, helping you build resilience and meaningful change
I take a supportive, client-centered approach, creating a safe space to explore what matters at your pace. I offer understanding while gently challenging unhelpful patterns to support real growth. I work with children, teens, adults, older adults, families, and couples, specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, and PTSD. I support new parents navigating early parenthood and adults in their 20s facing life transitions. My goal is to meet you where you are. I am fluent in Spanish. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, curiosity, and compassion, helping you build resilience and meaningful change
In a world seemingly determined to strip us of our joy, community, and humanity, I
believe that pursuing fulfillment and happiness in our lives is a radical act. My approach in
therapy and my own life has been characterized by a good sense of humor and a strong
imaginative spirit. While my current training is focused on relational work with families and
couples, I approach all people with the knowledge that no one exists in a vacuum, and the
ecosystem of your relationships can have a deeply profound impact on how you present yourself in your daily life.
In a world seemingly determined to strip us of our joy, community, and humanity, I
believe that pursuing fulfillment and happiness in our lives is a radical act. My approach in
therapy and my own life has been characterized by a good sense of humor and a strong
imaginative spirit. While my current training is focused on relational work with families and
couples, I approach all people with the knowledge that no one exists in a vacuum, and the
ecosystem of your relationships can have a deeply profound impact on how you present yourself in your daily life.
I’ve been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 2020, specializing in women’s mental health, caregiver stress, and chronic illness. I work with adult women (18+) navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, identity concerns, sociocultural stress, and trauma. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I have advanced training in treating PTSD, complex PTSD (C-PTSD), and domestic violence. I offer compassionate, inclusive care in a safe and supportive space where clients can deepen insight, strengthen coping skills, and build lasting resilience.
I’ve been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 2020, specializing in women’s mental health, caregiver stress, and chronic illness. I work with adult women (18+) navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, identity concerns, sociocultural stress, and trauma. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I have advanced training in treating PTSD, complex PTSD (C-PTSD), and domestic violence. I offer compassionate, inclusive care in a safe and supportive space where clients can deepen insight, strengthen coping skills, and build lasting resilience.
Now accepting new clients!
There’s a kind of pain that’s easy to ignore—until you can’t anymore. Maybe you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why part of you still doesn’t feel safe. These aren’t flaws—they’re signs of a nervous system that learned to survive.
What would it be like to feel safe within yourself? To assert healthy boundaries? To have an inner voice rooted in self-compassion? Therapy won’t erase what you’ve experienced, but it can lessen its hold. It can give language to what once felt unspeakable. Together, we can explore how your past lives on in your present-day experiences, relationships, and beliefs.
Now accepting new clients!
There’s a kind of pain that’s easy to ignore—until you can’t anymore. Maybe you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why part of you still doesn’t feel safe. These aren’t flaws—they’re signs of a nervous system that learned to survive.
What would it be like to feel safe within yourself? To assert healthy boundaries? To have an inner voice rooted in self-compassion? Therapy won’t erase what you’ve experienced, but it can lessen its hold. It can give language to what once felt unspeakable. Together, we can explore how your past lives on in your present-day experiences, relationships, and beliefs.
Exhausted navigating systems not built for you? I'm Raquel, trauma-focused LCSW in IL, TX, NC, and OH. Maybe you're a high-achieving professional who looks successful but drafts emails 10 times and loses sleep over work. Or you're a teen/young adult navigating identity and family expectations. Perhaps you're a 1st/1.5 gen individual caught between cultures, managing ADHD and perfectionism, or experiencing mental health challenges from GLP-1 medications. My approach blends psychodynamic insight, cognitive behavioral strategies, and real-world experience. Sessions are collaborative—focused on what matters to YOU.
Exhausted navigating systems not built for you? I'm Raquel, trauma-focused LCSW in IL, TX, NC, and OH. Maybe you're a high-achieving professional who looks successful but drafts emails 10 times and loses sleep over work. Or you're a teen/young adult navigating identity and family expectations. Perhaps you're a 1st/1.5 gen individual caught between cultures, managing ADHD and perfectionism, or experiencing mental health challenges from GLP-1 medications. My approach blends psychodynamic insight, cognitive behavioral strategies, and real-world experience. Sessions are collaborative—focused on what matters to YOU.
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.
You may appear to have everything together—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. I work with women and teens navigating anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Many are ready to better understand themselves and move forward with greater clarity, but need a space where they can slow down, reflect, and feel supported without pressure.
You may appear to have everything together—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. I work with women and teens navigating anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Many are ready to better understand themselves and move forward with greater clarity, but need a space where they can slow down, reflect, and feel supported without pressure.
We offer compassionate and effective mental health support to clients across the lifespan. We understand that clients navigate a wide array of challenges, including difficult life transitions, persistent anxiety and worry, overwhelming feelings of sadness and depression, complex issues within relationships, and the often-lasting impact of trauma. Our clients are seeking a safe, accepting, and empowering space to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to find healing from past experiences and current struggles, and to develop greater inner strength, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope for a more balanced and fulfilling future.
We offer compassionate and effective mental health support to clients across the lifespan. We understand that clients navigate a wide array of challenges, including difficult life transitions, persistent anxiety and worry, overwhelming feelings of sadness and depression, complex issues within relationships, and the often-lasting impact of trauma. Our clients are seeking a safe, accepting, and empowering space to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to find healing from past experiences and current struggles, and to develop greater inner strength, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope for a more balanced and fulfilling future.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming especially when you’re already feeling stuck, anxious, or uncertain. As a bilingual, bicultural therapist, I understand how important it is to feel seen, heard, and understood. I focus on creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can show up as you are. Clients often share that they feel comfortable opening up with me, even when talking about painful or vulnerable experiences. My goal is to help you explore what’s holding you back and identify tools that will help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming especially when you’re already feeling stuck, anxious, or uncertain. As a bilingual, bicultural therapist, I understand how important it is to feel seen, heard, and understood. I focus on creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can show up as you are. Clients often share that they feel comfortable opening up with me, even when talking about painful or vulnerable experiences. My goal is to help you explore what’s holding you back and identify tools that will help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
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.
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.
As a bilingual Latina psychologist, I offer therapy in both English and Spanish.
In our work together, we’ll focus on practical tools to reduce stress, improve coping skills, strengthen relationships, and build self-confidence. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing— always tailored to your unique needs.
As a bilingual Latina psychologist, I offer therapy in both English and Spanish.
In our work together, we’ll focus on practical tools to reduce stress, improve coping skills, strengthen relationships, and build self-confidence. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing— always tailored to your unique needs.
I specialize in clients over 5 years of age that have experienced a transition in life such as high school/college and parenthood or a traumatic event such as a death, divorce, abuse, gang violence and domestic violence. I help my clients process their emotions and experiences and practice coping skills to decrease symptoms related to PTSD, depression and anxiety. In addition, I can also provide EMDR therapy. At this time, I am only accepting clients that are adults for virtual sessions .
I specialize in clients over 5 years of age that have experienced a transition in life such as high school/college and parenthood or a traumatic event such as a death, divorce, abuse, gang violence and domestic violence. I help my clients process their emotions and experiences and practice coping skills to decrease symptoms related to PTSD, depression and anxiety. In addition, I can also provide EMDR therapy. At this time, I am only accepting clients that are adults for virtual sessions .
Leslie is a clinical licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. She received her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. She has worked with children, youth and families for 10 years in non-profit organizations. She draws from multiple clinical orientations to meet her client's needs and help them achieve their personal goals. Leslie is excited to work with youth (13+), young adults, and adults via telehealth.
Leslie is a clinical licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. She received her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. She has worked with children, youth and families for 10 years in non-profit organizations. She draws from multiple clinical orientations to meet her client's needs and help them achieve their personal goals. Leslie is excited to work with youth (13+), young adults, and adults via telehealth.
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