Hispanic and Latino Therapists in North Riverside, IL
I am a bi-lingual (English and Spanish) counselor. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents who are dealing with symptoms related to depression, anxiety, stress related to life changes, and symptoms related to child abuse or trauma. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I work well with difficult to engage teens, adults looking to make life changes, adults with substance use issues, and people with issues related to trauma. My style is easy going and non-judgmental but I can also help you work on meeting your goals. I am doing EMDR (trauma treatment) sessions online and in person at this time.
I am a bi-lingual (English and Spanish) counselor. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents who are dealing with symptoms related to depression, anxiety, stress related to life changes, and symptoms related to child abuse or trauma. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I work well with difficult to engage teens, adults looking to make life changes, adults with substance use issues, and people with issues related to trauma. My style is easy going and non-judgmental but I can also help you work on meeting your goals. I am doing EMDR (trauma treatment) sessions online and in person at this time.
I support individuals from all backgrounds, including 2S-QTBIPOC, immigrants, and first-generation Latine/ Latinx clients, navigating cultural identity and anxiety related to immigration stressors.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re considering therapy, remember this: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
It is a privilege to join you on your journey, helping you elevate and reflect on the wisdom that already resides within you. I typically work with individuals facing challenges such as substance use, anxiety, life transitions, and identity exploration—including gender, cultural, racial, and sexual identities.
I support individuals from all backgrounds, including 2S-QTBIPOC, immigrants, and first-generation Latine/ Latinx clients, navigating cultural identity and anxiety related to immigration stressors.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re considering therapy, remember this: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
It is a privilege to join you on your journey, helping you elevate and reflect on the wisdom that already resides within you. I typically work with individuals facing challenges such as substance use, anxiety, life transitions, and identity exploration—including gender, cultural, racial, and sexual identities.
I believe that you can create the change and happiness that you want. I believe in creating a safe and healing space where you are able to explore what is brining you to therapy. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors; and believe therapy is a space where you are able to decide how you want to be supported and when. More importantly, I am excited to serve you, as you create the changes in your life. Piece by piece, building the life that you deserve and want.
I believe that you can create the change and happiness that you want. I believe in creating a safe and healing space where you are able to explore what is brining you to therapy. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors; and believe therapy is a space where you are able to decide how you want to be supported and when. More importantly, I am excited to serve you, as you create the changes in your life. Piece by piece, building the life that you deserve and want.
Our practice is focused on delivering trauma and culturally informed care to the Latinx/ Hispanic community.
Our therapists have years of working in multicultural clinical settings that deal mostly with trauma, providing us with extensive trauma training and experience in treating individuals with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
Our practice is focused on delivering trauma and culturally informed care to the Latinx/ Hispanic community.
Our therapists have years of working in multicultural clinical settings that deal mostly with trauma, providing us with extensive trauma training and experience in treating individuals with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
My name is Corey Frantz and I am licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC). I understand the difficulty in finding a space rooted in support and encouragement. My goal is to focus on your strengths and empower you to meet your goals.
My name is Corey Frantz and I am licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC). I understand the difficulty in finding a space rooted in support and encouragement. My goal is to focus on your strengths and empower you to meet your goals.
You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—and you’re ready for things to feel different. Maybe you’ve been overthinking everything, struggling to manage stress, feeling disconnected from yourself, or wondering why things that used to feel manageable suddenly feel harder. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling exhausted on the inside. Therapy can help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, build practical tools, and feel more confident in how you handle life.This isn't about changing who you are. It's about helping you feel more in control of your life and better equipped to handle what comes next.
You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—and you’re ready for things to feel different. Maybe you’ve been overthinking everything, struggling to manage stress, feeling disconnected from yourself, or wondering why things that used to feel manageable suddenly feel harder. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling exhausted on the inside. Therapy can help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, build practical tools, and feel more confident in how you handle life.This isn't about changing who you are. It's about helping you feel more in control of your life and better equipped to handle what comes next.
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
I work with adults and young adults, especially men, who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of handling everything on their own. Many come to therapy for anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, relationship stress, trauma, or a major life transition. I offer online therapy in Illinois and California and help clients understand what is keeping them stuck, build practical tools, and move forward with more clarity and confidence.
I work with adults and young adults, especially men, who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of handling everything on their own. Many come to therapy for anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, relationship stress, trauma, or a major life transition. I offer online therapy in Illinois and California and help clients understand what is keeping them stuck, build practical tools, and move forward with more clarity and confidence.
All benefit from a non-judgmental person who will listen, guide, and empower us to make those hard changes in our lives we are struggling to make. I have a 20 year history of supporting individuals and families to achieve overall wellness. I provide a safe environment for processing emotions that are difficult to work through. I also help my clients to be mindful during times of crisis as well as teaching healthier ways of coping. I focus on guiding clients on how to navigate past difficulties, current struggles, and future fears. If you are struggling and need a guiding hand with a understanding heart, I am here for you!
All benefit from a non-judgmental person who will listen, guide, and empower us to make those hard changes in our lives we are struggling to make. I have a 20 year history of supporting individuals and families to achieve overall wellness. I provide a safe environment for processing emotions that are difficult to work through. I also help my clients to be mindful during times of crisis as well as teaching healthier ways of coping. I focus on guiding clients on how to navigate past difficulties, current struggles, and future fears. If you are struggling and need a guiding hand with a understanding heart, I am here for you!
Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW
1 Endorsed
North Riverside, IL 60546
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're trying to hold everything together on the outside while struggling silently within. I would be honored to hold a space for you where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, build on your strengths, and find practical ways to create lasting change. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with individuals who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're trying to hold everything together on the outside while struggling silently within. I would be honored to hold a space for you where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, build on your strengths, and find practical ways to create lasting change. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with individuals who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
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Valeria Alvarado Berrios (she/her/ella) is a board-certified music therapist based in Chicago, IL.
From her experiences as a young Puerto Rican clinician, Valeria centers her work around a holistic approach to healing. Working from a humanistic and strengths based approach, Valeria deeply believes in the power of each individual’s uniqueness, while still embracing the importance and love of community.
Valeria Alvarado Berrios (she/her/ella) is a board-certified music therapist based in Chicago, IL.
From her experiences as a young Puerto Rican clinician, Valeria centers her work around a holistic approach to healing. Working from a humanistic and strengths based approach, Valeria deeply believes in the power of each individual’s uniqueness, while still embracing the importance and love of community.
My name is Yesenia Garcia, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the state of Illinois. I was born and raised in Chicago and value the diversity that each individual brings. Acknowledging and celebrating your strengths while also working through your challenges, I believe is a much-needed balance to reach your goals. Whether your goal is to process your childhood trauma, relationship stressors, or a life transition, I am here to meet you where you are at and support you as we work through it.
My name is Yesenia Garcia, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the state of Illinois. I was born and raised in Chicago and value the diversity that each individual brings. Acknowledging and celebrating your strengths while also working through your challenges, I believe is a much-needed balance to reach your goals. Whether your goal is to process your childhood trauma, relationship stressors, or a life transition, I am here to meet you where you are at and support you as we work through it.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides psychotherapy and support for concerns that are important to you. I believe that putting yourself first by taking care of your physical, mental and spiritual health as you see it, will allow you to develop insight into your life so that you can make healthy and prosperous decisions. Time is precious and can be used to find joy in living.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides psychotherapy and support for concerns that are important to you. I believe that putting yourself first by taking care of your physical, mental and spiritual health as you see it, will allow you to develop insight into your life so that you can make healthy and prosperous decisions. Time is precious and can be used to find joy in living.
If you desire to know yourself more deeply, and work toward a healthier way of interacting with the world, let's get connected! I am passionate about partnering with clients to work through low self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression and relational concerns. I am also passionate about improving ability to cope with life transitions, as well as spiritual concerns. I would draw from attachment theory as a basis for understanding how primary relationships impact your worldview. I would partner with you to resolve your current stressors by processing current events and their related thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
If you desire to know yourself more deeply, and work toward a healthier way of interacting with the world, let's get connected! I am passionate about partnering with clients to work through low self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression and relational concerns. I am also passionate about improving ability to cope with life transitions, as well as spiritual concerns. I would draw from attachment theory as a basis for understanding how primary relationships impact your worldview. I would partner with you to resolve your current stressors by processing current events and their related thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or emotionally exhausted from constantly overthinking or putting others first. Anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, or major life transitions may be making it hard to feel grounded or confident. You want relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self, but aren’t sure how to break patterns that keep repeating. You’re seeking a space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to create real, meaningful change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or emotionally exhausted from constantly overthinking or putting others first. Anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, or major life transitions may be making it hard to feel grounded or confident. You want relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self, but aren’t sure how to break patterns that keep repeating. You’re seeking a space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to create real, meaningful change.
You're not falling apart — but something isn't working. Maybe you and your partner love each other but keep hurting each other. Maybe you're a parent holding everything together while quietly breaking inside. Maybe you're a pastor who pours into everyone else, with nowhere to bring your own pain. Maybe you're navigating two cultures, two languages, two sets of expectations — and no one around you fully understands what that costs.
You want more than coping strategies. You want to feel known. You want care that honors your faith, your background, and the fullness of who you are. You've come to the right place.
You're not falling apart — but something isn't working. Maybe you and your partner love each other but keep hurting each other. Maybe you're a parent holding everything together while quietly breaking inside. Maybe you're a pastor who pours into everyone else, with nowhere to bring your own pain. Maybe you're navigating two cultures, two languages, two sets of expectations — and no one around you fully understands what that costs.
You want more than coping strategies. You want to feel known. You want care that honors your faith, your background, and the fullness of who you are. You've come to the right place.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, family expectations, burnout, and/or the pressure of trying to be everything for everyone. Therapy can be a space where you no longer have to carry those experiences alone.
Our work together will be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. We will explore the challenges you face through different lenses and work on integrating the changes you'd like to make to improve your quality of life while also honoring your values, culture, and lived experiences. This also includes having sessions in English, Spanish, or both!
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, family expectations, burnout, and/or the pressure of trying to be everything for everyone. Therapy can be a space where you no longer have to carry those experiences alone.
Our work together will be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. We will explore the challenges you face through different lenses and work on integrating the changes you'd like to make to improve your quality of life while also honoring your values, culture, and lived experiences. This also includes having sessions in English, Spanish, or both!
My commitment extends to serving the LatinX community, providing therapy services in Spanish to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, recognizing and celebrating the unique strengths and perspectives of each individual. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, etc.
My commitment extends to serving the LatinX community, providing therapy services in Spanish to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, recognizing and celebrating the unique strengths and perspectives of each individual. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, etc.
As a first-generation Mexican American therapist, I bring a unique, culturally informed perspective to my work with individuals, couples, and families.
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.
As a first-generation Mexican American therapist, I bring a unique, culturally informed perspective to my work with individuals, couples, and families.
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.
Nearby Hispanic and Latino Therapists Searches for North Riverside
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- La Grange
- La Grange Park
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- Westchester
FAQ - Hispanic and Latino Counseling
What can a Hispanic and Latino therapist help with?
A Hispanic or Latino therapist can support clients with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. What may set a therapist who personally identifies as Hispanic or Latino apart, however, is their ability to integrate cultural context into your care. If you identify with a specific cultural background, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Brazilian, or Colombian, working with a therapist who shares your identity can make a meaningful difference in therapy since you may feel that you have to explain yourself less, or that certain cultural values around family, respect, religion, and emotional expression are more understood by them.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language plays a central role in how people process and express emotions. Even for individuals who are fluent in English, certain feelings, memories, or experiences may be easier to describe in Spanish or in the language they grew up speaking. For many Hispanic and Latino clients, language is also closely tied to identity and family relationships. Being able to move between English and Spanish in therapy can help reflect real-life dynamics, such as communicating with family members in one language and navigating work or school in another. Read more about the advantages of choosing a bilingual counselor here.
How can a Hispanic and Latino therapist support family therapy?
Family is central in many Hispanic and Latino cultures, and a therapist with cultural familiarity may be better equipped to navigate family dynamics without oversimplifying them. Culturally responsive therapists may be able to more accurately interpret family roles and dynamics, thus allowing them to distinguish between cultural norms and clinically concerning dynamics. In addition, Hispanic and Latino therapists who speak Spanish may be a particularly good fit for bilingual or multilingual families, as a therapist that can facilitate clearly across languages will help ensure that all family members feel heard and understood.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Hispanic and Latino clients?
The best way to inquire about a therapist’s specific experience with Hispanic and Latino clients is to ask them targeted questions during an initial phone call or consultation. Consider asking questions such as: What experience do you have working with Hispanic or Latino clients? How do you incorporate cultural background into your approach to therapy? Do you offer therapy in Spanish or another language? You may also ask about specific examples of when they’ve navigated working with Hispanic and Latino clients.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists?
The Psychology Today directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists includes providers who have identified their ethnicity on their profile. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists near you who identify as Hispanic and Latino is limited, the directory will also show therapists with experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.