Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Wilkes County, NC
Wanda Anthony Burger
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, CCMC, CCS, PhD
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! At some point in life we find a need to talk to someone. Grief, loss, trauma, adjustment, relational issues are a few areas we can face. My specialties include: grief, trauma: civilian/military PTSD/PTSS, stress, substance abuse; Wellness Groups, Growing through Grief , prevention & early intervention. Boon and Katie, registered,therapy dogs, may join sessions. Boon began working at 9 weeks. In 2016 I added Military Trauma (CCMC) Certified Military Counselor Certificate. It was an honor to complete this certificate and begin working with our wonderful veterans and families. Come visit us at The Therapy House.
Hello! At some point in life we find a need to talk to someone. Grief, loss, trauma, adjustment, relational issues are a few areas we can face. My specialties include: grief, trauma: civilian/military PTSD/PTSS, stress, substance abuse; Wellness Groups, Growing through Grief , prevention & early intervention. Boon and Katie, registered,therapy dogs, may join sessions. Boon began working at 9 weeks. In 2016 I added Military Trauma (CCMC) Certified Military Counselor Certificate. It was an honor to complete this certificate and begin working with our wonderful veterans and families. Come visit us at The Therapy House.
Online Therapists
My belief is that my clients and I are a team while we collectively work toward a common purpose. Leading with intention, empathy and authenticity, my goal as your therapist is to create a space where you feel empowered enough and well supported through life's challenges.
I enjoy working with clients who are interested in their therapy sessions feeling like a casual conversation. Because of this, I aim to create a warm and inviting space for all my clients to show up exactly as they are. Although our walks of life may differ, our humanity is the puzzle piece that interconnects us!
My belief is that my clients and I are a team while we collectively work toward a common purpose. Leading with intention, empathy and authenticity, my goal as your therapist is to create a space where you feel empowered enough and well supported through life's challenges.
I enjoy working with clients who are interested in their therapy sessions feeling like a casual conversation. Because of this, I aim to create a warm and inviting space for all my clients to show up exactly as they are. Although our walks of life may differ, our humanity is the puzzle piece that interconnects us!
Dr. Heinz, with a background in psychology and two decades of experience, specializes in intimacy, sex, and relationship counseling, on topics such as treating affairs, infidelity, porn addiction, sexual desire, sexual pain, sexual trauma, ED, PE, communication, intimacy, and sex and desire in long-term relationships. Safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space to find answers, expertise, and solutions, not personal opinions. Enhance your intimacy, improve communication, and reignite passion. Find the connection you deserve—author of three books. Sessions are available in both Spanish and English.
Dr. Heinz, with a background in psychology and two decades of experience, specializes in intimacy, sex, and relationship counseling, on topics such as treating affairs, infidelity, porn addiction, sexual desire, sexual pain, sexual trauma, ED, PE, communication, intimacy, and sex and desire in long-term relationships. Safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space to find answers, expertise, and solutions, not personal opinions. Enhance your intimacy, improve communication, and reignite passion. Find the connection you deserve—author of three books. Sessions are available in both Spanish and English.
Congratulations on talking the first steps toward recovery. Talking to a stranger about your challenges may seem awkward, but with the right therapist it becomes easier. Our work together will be unique since no one approach is best. Whatever the problem may be, taking this first crucial step is how to start on the changes you want to achieve. I have personally traveled down this path before and have done my own personal work and transformation. This is why I respectfully feel I am in a position to guide you. I am licensed to work in IL, N.C. and S.C. via telehealth and accept most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid.
Congratulations on talking the first steps toward recovery. Talking to a stranger about your challenges may seem awkward, but with the right therapist it becomes easier. Our work together will be unique since no one approach is best. Whatever the problem may be, taking this first crucial step is how to start on the changes you want to achieve. I have personally traveled down this path before and have done my own personal work and transformation. This is why I respectfully feel I am in a position to guide you. I am licensed to work in IL, N.C. and S.C. via telehealth and accept most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid.
With over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and difficulties with emotional expression and self-esteem, my approach is humanistic, direct, and collaborative. I work with clients to build insight, develop healthy coping strategies, and create meaningful, achievable goals.
With over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and difficulties with emotional expression and self-esteem, my approach is humanistic, direct, and collaborative. I work with clients to build insight, develop healthy coping strategies, and create meaningful, achievable goals.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
I help individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns, and I offer a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel heard and understood. I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and that therapy can help uncover strengths, build resilience, learn coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with each client’s goals.
I help individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns, and I offer a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel heard and understood. I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and that therapy can help uncover strengths, build resilience, learn coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change aligned with each client’s goals.
No matter where you are in your journey, healing and growth are always possible.
You may be feeling weighed down by anxiety, past trauma, or the stress of a big life change. Maybe you feel stuck- wanting things to be different but unsure how to get there. I can provide compassionate support and practical tools to help you heal, grow, and move forward with hope.
No matter where you are in your journey, healing and growth are always possible.
You may be feeling weighed down by anxiety, past trauma, or the stress of a big life change. Maybe you feel stuck- wanting things to be different but unsure how to get there. I can provide compassionate support and practical tools to help you heal, grow, and move forward with hope.
Brenda Gallardo is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She graduated from Liberty University with a Ph.D in Developmental Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is her mission to provide a safe space for all clients. Brenda enjoys working with children (age 4 &up), adolescents, and adults. She has experience working with trauma, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Brenda Gallardo is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She graduated from Liberty University with a Ph.D in Developmental Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is her mission to provide a safe space for all clients. Brenda enjoys working with children (age 4 &up), adolescents, and adults. She has experience working with trauma, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Our ideal client is a woman working in a helping profession who is navigating stress, anxiety, burnout caregiver fatigue, perfectionism, or grief (including pregnancy or infant loss). We also support stay-at-home moms, college students, and any woman seeking mental health guidance. She values her mental health and is ready to invest in culturally responsive support, practical coping strategies, and guidance to set boundaries and restore balance. Her goal is to reclaim her power, build resilience, cultivate sustainable self-care, and safely partner with a skilled professional who truly understands her experiences.
Our ideal client is a woman working in a helping profession who is navigating stress, anxiety, burnout caregiver fatigue, perfectionism, or grief (including pregnancy or infant loss). We also support stay-at-home moms, college students, and any woman seeking mental health guidance. She values her mental health and is ready to invest in culturally responsive support, practical coping strategies, and guidance to set boundaries and restore balance. Her goal is to reclaim her power, build resilience, cultivate sustainable self-care, and safely partner with a skilled professional who truly understands her experiences.
Accepting new clients:
Whether you are coping with grief, life changes, or want to work on achieving your goals I offer a safe space to explore your feelings, process your experiences, and develop tools to navigate your journey with resilience. Additionally, I specialize in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, offering an inclusive and affirming environment where individuals can feel seen, heard, and respected. I also work with couples to assist in strengthening the bond that they share.
Accepting new clients:
Whether you are coping with grief, life changes, or want to work on achieving your goals I offer a safe space to explore your feelings, process your experiences, and develop tools to navigate your journey with resilience. Additionally, I specialize in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, offering an inclusive and affirming environment where individuals can feel seen, heard, and respected. I also work with couples to assist in strengthening the bond that they share.
Asking for help and seeking treatment can be difficult for many! You're longing to feel more understood, less isolated, and more at home in your body and self. Maybe society has forced you to internalize messages such as "Get over it," “Don’t be so sensitive,” and "you shouldn't feel this way." There is enough space for ALL of your feelings and experiences here; all parts of you are welcome. You are worthy of care and compassion. My goal is never to convince you or change you- after all, you hold the most wisdom and knowledge about your body and what has happened in your life.
Asking for help and seeking treatment can be difficult for many! You're longing to feel more understood, less isolated, and more at home in your body and self. Maybe society has forced you to internalize messages such as "Get over it," “Don’t be so sensitive,” and "you shouldn't feel this way." There is enough space for ALL of your feelings and experiences here; all parts of you are welcome. You are worthy of care and compassion. My goal is never to convince you or change you- after all, you hold the most wisdom and knowledge about your body and what has happened in your life.
Hi! I'm a licensed Mental Health Therapist with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. I am dedicated to helping individuals like you overcome the challenges of depression and anxiety.
Hi! I'm a licensed Mental Health Therapist with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. I am dedicated to helping individuals like you overcome the challenges of depression and anxiety.
Daynes Viera Crouch
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHC-A
5 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
The process of healing and growth is a journey that requires partnership and support. Life is hard and I believe that counseling is a process by which we work together to identify and work through difficult life challenges that limit self-awareness and personal growth. My primary goal as your counselor is to create a safe, accepting, and comfortable environment where we work collaboratively to meet your needs and goals.
The process of healing and growth is a journey that requires partnership and support. Life is hard and I believe that counseling is a process by which we work together to identify and work through difficult life challenges that limit self-awareness and personal growth. My primary goal as your counselor is to create a safe, accepting, and comfortable environment where we work collaboratively to meet your needs and goals.
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
Accepting new clients in TX & NC! Do you feel like you are pouring out of an empty cup or feeling disconnected with parts of yourself? In therapy we can work together on finding your inner strength and balanced living, helping you feel nourished, secure, and emotionally resilient. Caring for others can deplete your own resources leaving you with emotional or physical exhaustion, anxiety, depression, or even PTSD. If you are a Veteran, caregiver, first responder, or health provider, the help you receive can also enhance the quality of the service and care you provide to others (caring for yourself as a way of caring for others).
Accepting new clients in TX & NC! Do you feel like you are pouring out of an empty cup or feeling disconnected with parts of yourself? In therapy we can work together on finding your inner strength and balanced living, helping you feel nourished, secure, and emotionally resilient. Caring for others can deplete your own resources leaving you with emotional or physical exhaustion, anxiety, depression, or even PTSD. If you are a Veteran, caregiver, first responder, or health provider, the help you receive can also enhance the quality of the service and care you provide to others (caring for yourself as a way of caring for others).
The clients I serve are adolescents and adults who need individual, couples, family or group counseling to help them cope with daily struggles, overcome personal obstacles and/or those who suffer with mental illness. I also offer counsel and coaching for those who are not experiencing a mental health issue but would like some guidance on life decisions. The theoretical frameworks I use are Person-Centered, Reality Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Counseling. I tailor my approach based on the need of the client.
The clients I serve are adolescents and adults who need individual, couples, family or group counseling to help them cope with daily struggles, overcome personal obstacles and/or those who suffer with mental illness. I also offer counsel and coaching for those who are not experiencing a mental health issue but would like some guidance on life decisions. The theoretical frameworks I use are Person-Centered, Reality Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Counseling. I tailor my approach based on the need of the client.
Stephanie Z Varela
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
My passion is serving the LatinX community whenever possible.
I like to create a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space for you to discover and unpack your mental health needs, wants and desires. I approach counseling with a holistic and person-centered perspective pulling from Gottman, EFT, mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy, and existential therapy as well as other evidence-based practices when appropriate.
My passion is serving the LatinX community whenever possible.
I like to create a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space for you to discover and unpack your mental health needs, wants and desires. I approach counseling with a holistic and person-centered perspective pulling from Gottman, EFT, mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy, and existential therapy as well as other evidence-based practices when appropriate.
Through my integrative approach of mind, body and soul, I will guide you into alignment to achieve deeper understanding and healing of your trauma. I walk with you on a path to strengthen your resilience against daily stressors.
I use evidence based approaches to enhance spiritual, physical and mental growth of your human experience.
Through my integrative approach of mind, body and soul, I will guide you into alignment to achieve deeper understanding and healing of your trauma. I walk with you on a path to strengthen your resilience against daily stressors.
I use evidence based approaches to enhance spiritual, physical and mental growth of your human experience.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress, self-doubt, or painful past experiences. They want a safe, affirming space to be heard and understood, along with practical tools to feel more grounded and resilient. I work especially with women, immigrants, queer communities, survivors of violence and racial injustice, and people seeking psychedelic integration. Clinically, I focus on trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders. My work is guided by my belief in each person’s power to reflect on one’s life, understand the self and others from multiple perspectives, and integrate supportive lifestyle changes.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress, self-doubt, or painful past experiences. They want a safe, affirming space to be heard and understood, along with practical tools to feel more grounded and resilient. I work especially with women, immigrants, queer communities, survivors of violence and racial injustice, and people seeking psychedelic integration. Clinically, I focus on trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders. My work is guided by my belief in each person’s power to reflect on one’s life, understand the self and others from multiple perspectives, and integrate supportive lifestyle changes.
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Hispanic and Latino Therapists
What makes a Hispanic and Latino therapist effective?
An effective Hispanic and Latino therapist can combine a culturally sensitive lens with proven therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). They may have an understanding of cultural attitudes to therapy, including potential stigma, and can help a client navigate those concerns. Some clients may also appreciate a therapist who is bilingual and is comfortable conversing with the client in both English and Spanish. Languages spoken are indicated on a therapist’s directory profile.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist is respectful and considerate of all groups, and may have specific expertise with individuals of a certain ethnicity. These considerations can help a client feel understood and can improve the therapeutic alliance. While some people think highlighting race and ethnicity could promote stereotypes and bias, most agree that knowledge about cultural differences enhances the alliance between therapist and client.
How can I recognize a therapist who has expertise working with Hispanic and Latino clients?
Successful therapy depends a great deal on the relationship between client and therapist. Start by asking the therapist about their overall approach to therapy. You may then wish to ask about the therapist’s educational background and any additional training in cultural sensitivity that they have undertaken.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Hispanic and Latino clients?
Ask a potential therapist whether they've worked with individuals who share this background or whether they’ve worked in these communities. If so, you may wish to ask them to elaborate on ways that they feel especially prepared to work with Hispanic and Latino clients. If they have not worked with such clients, they may know someone who has and be able to make a referral.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists?
The directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists includes providers who have identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. 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 comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.