Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Understanding your experiences lays the foundation for setting clear, achievable goals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons College and have dedicated my career to helping clients create lasting, meaningful change.
In our work together, we’ll build on your strengths and tackle life’s challenges with compassion and strategy—developing a personalized plan that truly works for you.
Understanding your experiences lays the foundation for setting clear, achievable goals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons College and have dedicated my career to helping clients create lasting, meaningful change.
In our work together, we’ll build on your strengths and tackle life’s challenges with compassion and strategy—developing a personalized plan that truly works for you.
No one said life will be easy. As a matter of fact, life can be quite difficult and the pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality causes more harm than good. My job is not to tell you how to live your life or to dole out advice, but to help you navigate how YOU want to live your life. My belief is that you, the client, are the expert of your life. Change is scary but necessary for progression and growth. If you're ready to take a stand for your mental health, I am ready to walk with you!
No one said life will be easy. As a matter of fact, life can be quite difficult and the pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality causes more harm than good. My job is not to tell you how to live your life or to dole out advice, but to help you navigate how YOU want to live your life. My belief is that you, the client, are the expert of your life. Change is scary but necessary for progression and growth. If you're ready to take a stand for your mental health, I am ready to walk with you!
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Feeling hopeless, dissatisfied or stuck? Change is possible. We all experience life as difficult at times. I provide warm, non-judgemental therapeutic support to people of all walks of life. In therapy I will work with you to examine and develop various aspects of your life-- home, relationships, health, spirituality, creativity-- in order to gain insight, build self-esteem and uncover strengths for navigating life challenges.
Feeling hopeless, dissatisfied or stuck? Change is possible. We all experience life as difficult at times. I provide warm, non-judgemental therapeutic support to people of all walks of life. In therapy I will work with you to examine and develop various aspects of your life-- home, relationships, health, spirituality, creativity-- in order to gain insight, build self-esteem and uncover strengths for navigating life challenges.
I approach every client with openness, curiosity, and deep empathy, always striving to adapt my approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Counseling, for me, isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong”—it’s about uncovering your strengths, navigating your challenges, and empowering you to live more fully and authentically.
I approach every client with openness, curiosity, and deep empathy, always striving to adapt my approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Counseling, for me, isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong”—it’s about uncovering your strengths, navigating your challenges, and empowering you to live more fully and authentically.
Maite U Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04102
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, Hola, my name is Maite. Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you experiencing difficulties within your relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress in your life? I would like to help by assisting you in learning skills to reach awareness and healing. Counseling is a safe place to share your concerns, dreams and to implement coping skills to deal with stress, anxiety, depression and/or trauma. I specialize in helping clients through challenging life transitions.
Hello, Hola, my name is Maite. Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you experiencing difficulties within your relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress in your life? I would like to help by assisting you in learning skills to reach awareness and healing. Counseling is a safe place to share your concerns, dreams and to implement coping skills to deal with stress, anxiety, depression and/or trauma. I specialize in helping clients through challenging life transitions.
Gillian Cazzoli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101
Waitlist for new clients
As a Latina therapist, I welcome clients who are seeking a provider who shares or deeply understands their identity.
My goal is to honor the complexities of your identity and lived experiences. I take an individualized, depth-oriented approach, considering your patterns, coping style, and relational history. I draw from evidence-based and experiential therapies (including ACT and IFS), guided by what seems most useful in our work together.
As a Latina therapist, I welcome clients who are seeking a provider who shares or deeply understands their identity.
My goal is to honor the complexities of your identity and lived experiences. I take an individualized, depth-oriented approach, considering your patterns, coping style, and relational history. I draw from evidence-based and experiential therapies (including ACT and IFS), guided by what seems most useful in our work together.
Hello and Welcome! My approach to therapy begins with motivating my clients to be able to reach a more positive and balanced state while utilizing mindfulness strategies. I am a passionate and dedicated counselor who provides my clients with the skills and tools to fully understand their emotional processes. I currently work with children, adolescents and adults who are in need of finding coping strategies and resources in order to allow each individual and family to grow, learn, and cope with their hardships. I believe in self-compassion and allowing others to find that within themselves to reach a more balanced mental state
Hello and Welcome! My approach to therapy begins with motivating my clients to be able to reach a more positive and balanced state while utilizing mindfulness strategies. I am a passionate and dedicated counselor who provides my clients with the skills and tools to fully understand their emotional processes. I currently work with children, adolescents and adults who are in need of finding coping strategies and resources in order to allow each individual and family to grow, learn, and cope with their hardships. I believe in self-compassion and allowing others to find that within themselves to reach a more balanced mental state
Elanda-Isabella Atencio
Master Social Worker, LMSW-cc, MSW, BA
1 Endorsed
Falmouth, ME 04105
Waitlist for new clients
Exclusively accepting couples for treatment.
Do you want to heal through complex trauma, with compassion, in relationships with others, and come into regulated states? Let me assist you in processing trauma-related issues in emotionally focused couple's therapy, and internal family systems-informed treatment to build more compassionate relationships with self and others. I have respect for the brain's incredible ability to develop resilience and rewire after trauma. Lets work to uncover generational wounds and harmful beliefs that affect relationships and self-worth on a body-based neuro-biological level and relationally.
Exclusively accepting couples for treatment.
Do you want to heal through complex trauma, with compassion, in relationships with others, and come into regulated states? Let me assist you in processing trauma-related issues in emotionally focused couple's therapy, and internal family systems-informed treatment to build more compassionate relationships with self and others. I have respect for the brain's incredible ability to develop resilience and rewire after trauma. Lets work to uncover generational wounds and harmful beliefs that affect relationships and self-worth on a body-based neuro-biological level and relationally.
Currently accepting new clients in NY, CO, ME and FL via telehealth. It's been an endless search for a therapist who really gets you. Someone who can dive into your problems without making you feel you have to compartmentalize important parts of your life. Someone who can be a safe sounding board whatever comes up. I want you to know it's ok to show up however you're feeling that day. It's ok to open up at your own pace. I will be right here beside you as you discover unique pathways towards resilience, fulfillment and fun.
Currently accepting new clients in NY, CO, ME and FL via telehealth. It's been an endless search for a therapist who really gets you. Someone who can dive into your problems without making you feel you have to compartmentalize important parts of your life. Someone who can be a safe sounding board whatever comes up. I want you to know it's ok to show up however you're feeling that day. It's ok to open up at your own pace. I will be right here beside you as you discover unique pathways towards resilience, fulfillment and fun.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist from Puerto Rico with special interest in mind/body medicine and wellness. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have provided psychotherapy for more than 20 years in multiple clinical settings and have worked with a diverse group of clients in individual, couples, and group counseling. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my clinical practices.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist from Puerto Rico with special interest in mind/body medicine and wellness. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have provided psychotherapy for more than 20 years in multiple clinical settings and have worked with a diverse group of clients in individual, couples, and group counseling. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my clinical practices.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a powerful step toward feeling better and living more fully. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship struggles, or just feeling stuck, therapy is a space where you don’t have to carry it all alone. To the over thinker, the anxiety ridden perfectionist, the burned the F out! You are welcome here.
My approach is genuine, compassionate, and down-to-earth with lots of humor mixed in. I show up as a real person, not a “perfect therapist,” and I believe growth happens best when you feel seen, heard, and understood.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a powerful step toward feeling better and living more fully. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship struggles, or just feeling stuck, therapy is a space where you don’t have to carry it all alone. To the over thinker, the anxiety ridden perfectionist, the burned the F out! You are welcome here.
My approach is genuine, compassionate, and down-to-earth with lots of humor mixed in. I show up as a real person, not a “perfect therapist,” and I believe growth happens best when you feel seen, heard, and understood.
Most of the people I work with are used to being the one others rely on either at work, in their family, or in relationships. But underneath that, they’re dealing with stress, overthinking, or feeling stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break.
I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and founder of Forge & Hour Therapy. I provide virtual therapy for adults across RI, MA, CT, and ME, helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
Most of the people I work with are used to being the one others rely on either at work, in their family, or in relationships. But underneath that, they’re dealing with stress, overthinking, or feeling stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break.
I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and founder of Forge & Hour Therapy. I provide virtual therapy for adults across RI, MA, CT, and ME, helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
My strongest specialization is in sex/porn addiction and impulse control issues, while I do have expertise in anxiety and depression which are often the underling causes of many cases of sex/porn addiction my therapy is focused on changing problematic behaviors. I also have a strong specialization in the more traditional paths of addiction, such as with alcohol and substance abuse. If you are looking to change, modify, or eliminate a behavior that is causing problems in your life, family, work, or relationship I will absolutely be able to help you.
My strongest specialization is in sex/porn addiction and impulse control issues, while I do have expertise in anxiety and depression which are often the underling causes of many cases of sex/porn addiction my therapy is focused on changing problematic behaviors. I also have a strong specialization in the more traditional paths of addiction, such as with alcohol and substance abuse. If you are looking to change, modify, or eliminate a behavior that is causing problems in your life, family, work, or relationship I will absolutely be able to help you.
I work with people to address a wide range of concerns. I collaborate with clients to explore patterns and emotional pain, while helping to make meaning of feelings and experiences, to result in self-awareness and healing. The counseling process allows one to identify core issues and develop more effective coping skills to result in meaningful change.
I work with people to address a wide range of concerns. I collaborate with clients to explore patterns and emotional pain, while helping to make meaning of feelings and experiences, to result in self-awareness and healing. The counseling process allows one to identify core issues and develop more effective coping skills to result in meaningful change.
I specialize in Family Systems counseling, supporting families, couples, and individuals from adolescence to adulthood. I help clients understand how relationship patterns and past experiences shape emotions and behavior today. Together, we explore the roles we take on in our families, identify dynamics that may be contributing to current challenges, and work toward healthier ways of relating.
I specialize in Family Systems counseling, supporting families, couples, and individuals from adolescence to adulthood. I help clients understand how relationship patterns and past experiences shape emotions and behavior today. Together, we explore the roles we take on in our families, identify dynamics that may be contributing to current challenges, and work toward healthier ways of relating.
Anxiety and trauma can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. I support women and LGBTQIA+ folks who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and the lasting effects of stress. My work is grounded in somatic therapy, an approach that focuses on how experiences live in the body and nervous system, not just in our thoughts. We will work together to build internal safety so your nervous system can begin to release patterns of overwhelm and protection that no longer serve you.
In our work, we gently support emotional processing while helping your nervous system find more balance and regulation.
Anxiety and trauma can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. I support women and LGBTQIA+ folks who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and the lasting effects of stress. My work is grounded in somatic therapy, an approach that focuses on how experiences live in the body and nervous system, not just in our thoughts. We will work together to build internal safety so your nervous system can begin to release patterns of overwhelm and protection that no longer serve you.
In our work, we gently support emotional processing while helping your nervous system find more balance and regulation.
As a therapist, I am patient and structured in my approach, always eager to learn and grow alongside you. I am purposeful in reminding people of the power of choice they hold and helping them understand how to interrupt behavioral patterns that derail them from their true selves and goals. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.
As a therapist, I am patient and structured in my approach, always eager to learn and grow alongside you. I am purposeful in reminding people of the power of choice they hold and helping them understand how to interrupt behavioral patterns that derail them from their true selves and goals. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, women's issues, men's issues, medical related stress, or challenges with your self-esteem, you're in the right place.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, women's issues, men's issues, medical related stress, or challenges with your self-esteem, you're in the right place.
My name is Norma Beatriz and I am a fully licensed Social Worker in the states of Maine and Michigan. I understand that it can be difficult reaching out to someone you have not met so my priority is for you to feel comfortable, understood and respected as we work toward the goals you set for yourself.
My name is Norma Beatriz and I am a fully licensed Social Worker in the states of Maine and Michigan. I understand that it can be difficult reaching out to someone you have not met so my priority is for you to feel comfortable, understood and respected as we work toward the goals you set for yourself.
At Agile Minds, we blend deep expertise in mental health and performance psychology to create a supportive, collaborative space where meaningful change happens and lasting growth begins. United by a shared mission to help you thrive, our team offers compassionate, results-driven care tailored to your unique goals. Each therapist brings a distinct background and a strong commitment to your well-being. We work with individuals seeking to enhance their performance—in sports, work, relationships, intimacy, and more—as well as anyone focused on improving their overall healing, mental health, and wellness.
At Agile Minds, we blend deep expertise in mental health and performance psychology to create a supportive, collaborative space where meaningful change happens and lasting growth begins. United by a shared mission to help you thrive, our team offers compassionate, results-driven care tailored to your unique goals. Each therapist brings a distinct background and a strong commitment to your well-being. We work with individuals seeking to enhance their performance—in sports, work, relationships, intimacy, and more—as well as anyone focused on improving their overall healing, mental health, and wellness.
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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.