Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Holmdel, NJ
I am a caring, psychodynamic, and holistic psychotherapist who bridges the gap between mind, body, and spirit to help you achieve your goals. With undergraduate studies in Sports and Health Sciences, and graduate education in Spirit–Mind–Body Psychology at Columbia University and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. John’s University, I bring a comprehensive understanding of how physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being intersect.
I am a caring, psychodynamic, and holistic psychotherapist who bridges the gap between mind, body, and spirit to help you achieve your goals. With undergraduate studies in Sports and Health Sciences, and graduate education in Spirit–Mind–Body Psychology at Columbia University and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. John’s University, I bring a comprehensive understanding of how physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being intersect.
Are you feeling tired, overworked, unmotivated, or sad? Maybe you are a new mom and you are having trouble adjusting to the new role and lifestyle change? Perhaps, you are burnt-out or you are currently dealing with family, work or relationship troubles? Or just maybe you have just been struggling with your emotions and need help managing them or understanding them. You never thought about therapy before but you are ready to take the first step.
Then, you are in the right place. Let’s talk!
Are you feeling tired, overworked, unmotivated, or sad? Maybe you are a new mom and you are having trouble adjusting to the new role and lifestyle change? Perhaps, you are burnt-out or you are currently dealing with family, work or relationship troubles? Or just maybe you have just been struggling with your emotions and need help managing them or understanding them. You never thought about therapy before but you are ready to take the first step.
Then, you are in the right place. Let’s talk!
Welcome! I'm Alyssa and I'm a social worker and addiction counselor. I recognize how daunting the process of starting with a therapist can be, so I aim to make therapy feel safe and comfortable for everyone. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and will work with you to build the life you want to have.
Welcome! I'm Alyssa and I'm a social worker and addiction counselor. I recognize how daunting the process of starting with a therapist can be, so I aim to make therapy feel safe and comfortable for everyone. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and will work with you to build the life you want to have.
Hi, I’m Brian Ruiz, a licensed clinical social worker passionate about supporting individuals, especially young adults, through stress, anxiety, and life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in compassion, dignity, and service, values inspired by both personal and professional experiences. After serving in the military and mentoring youth, I earned my MSW in 2013. Since then, I’ve worked with immigrant families, child protection, addiction recovery, and in-home counseling. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where your beliefs and goals are honored as we work toward resilience and growth.
Hi, I’m Brian Ruiz, a licensed clinical social worker passionate about supporting individuals, especially young adults, through stress, anxiety, and life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in compassion, dignity, and service, values inspired by both personal and professional experiences. After serving in the military and mentoring youth, I earned my MSW in 2013. Since then, I’ve worked with immigrant families, child protection, addiction recovery, and in-home counseling. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where your beliefs and goals are honored as we work toward resilience and growth.
Have you ever felt weighed down by racing thoughts, constant worry, or the exhaustion of carrying stress day after day? Maybe you’ve been through trauma that still lingers, or you’re navigating life with ADHD, ASD, or other neurodiverse challenges and wondering why everything feels harder than it should.
With 15+ years of experience, I help adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood find real strategies for healing and growth. Together, we’ll focus on calming your nervous system, building practical coping skills, and making sense of the patterns that keep holding you back.
Have you ever felt weighed down by racing thoughts, constant worry, or the exhaustion of carrying stress day after day? Maybe you’ve been through trauma that still lingers, or you’re navigating life with ADHD, ASD, or other neurodiverse challenges and wondering why everything feels harder than it should.
With 15+ years of experience, I help adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood find real strategies for healing and growth. Together, we’ll focus on calming your nervous system, building practical coping skills, and making sense of the patterns that keep holding you back.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, difficult emotions, family/interpersonal conflict or low self-esteem? Empowered Life Counseling can collaborate with you to help you formulate strategies and coping skills to heal your past, improve your mental health and set you on the path to wellness.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, difficult emotions, family/interpersonal conflict or low self-esteem? Empowered Life Counseling can collaborate with you to help you formulate strategies and coping skills to heal your past, improve your mental health and set you on the path to wellness.
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Asking for help can be hard, whether it's the uncertainty, the fear, or simply not knowing what to expect with the therapy process. Throughout life we will be presented with challenges and sometimes we need someone in our corner to guide us and find hope to build a life worth living. Mind Soul Wellness was created to instill hope and purpose into individuals who are in need.
Asking for help can be hard, whether it's the uncertainty, the fear, or simply not knowing what to expect with the therapy process. Throughout life we will be presented with challenges and sometimes we need someone in our corner to guide us and find hope to build a life worth living. Mind Soul Wellness was created to instill hope and purpose into individuals who are in need.
Are you feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or overwhelmed and seeking a safe, supportive space? We can work together to gain a better understand of yourself. If you are a person struggling with anxiety, mood changes, stress, life transitions, family or relationship stress, I provide a space to feel heard, build coping skills, improve communication, and look to gain clarity and balance in daily life.
Are you feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or overwhelmed and seeking a safe, supportive space? We can work together to gain a better understand of yourself. If you are a person struggling with anxiety, mood changes, stress, life transitions, family or relationship stress, I provide a space to feel heard, build coping skills, improve communication, and look to gain clarity and balance in daily life.
Therapy is a deeply personal and individual experience requiring care and understanding. I provide clients with a safe space to be heard without judgment, bias, or fear of recourse. I approach therapy with the perspective that we are forming a relationship to tackle your struggles collaboratively, while keeping in mind your feelings, concerns and goals. Supporting those dealing with loss and personal crises are a passion of mine.
Therapy is a deeply personal and individual experience requiring care and understanding. I provide clients with a safe space to be heard without judgment, bias, or fear of recourse. I approach therapy with the perspective that we are forming a relationship to tackle your struggles collaboratively, while keeping in mind your feelings, concerns and goals. Supporting those dealing with loss and personal crises are a passion of mine.
Between stress, major life decisions, and everyday stressors our minds can easily become overwhelmed, clouded by the dynamic circumstances of life. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, calming and nonjudgmental space for clients to discuss their concerns, identify goals, and move forward with confidence. I have experience working with clients navigating a range of issues including anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Between stress, major life decisions, and everyday stressors our minds can easily become overwhelmed, clouded by the dynamic circumstances of life. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, calming and nonjudgmental space for clients to discuss their concerns, identify goals, and move forward with confidence. I have experience working with clients navigating a range of issues including anxiety, depression, and stress management.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, often carrying the weight of past experiences, difficult relationships, or ongoing stress that hasn’t been fully acknowledged or healed. You may find yourself feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in your life. Even if things look “fine” on the outside, internally you may feel exhausted, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, often carrying the weight of past experiences, difficult relationships, or ongoing stress that hasn’t been fully acknowledged or healed. You may find yourself feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in your life. Even if things look “fine” on the outside, internally you may feel exhausted, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself.
My ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck—whether due to stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions. They want to understand themselves better, build healthier patterns, and feel more grounded and in control. They’re looking for a warm, practical therapist who can help them slow down, make sense of their emotions, and develop real tools for everyday life.
My ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck—whether due to stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions. They want to understand themselves better, build healthier patterns, and feel more grounded and in control. They’re looking for a warm, practical therapist who can help them slow down, make sense of their emotions, and develop real tools for everyday life.
In practice since 2017, I have extensive experience working with couples healing from infidelity and experiencing patterns of miscommunication and disconnection; with individuals who have experienced childhood abuse, sexual violence, and racial trauma; and with families who are grappling with estrangement, unresolved trauma, or grief. I am passionate about working with diverse populations, and my approach is always culturally informed. I am also an approved supervisor for those seeking LPC and LMFT licensure in the state of New Jersey. Please be advised, I only work with clients 18+.
In practice since 2017, I have extensive experience working with couples healing from infidelity and experiencing patterns of miscommunication and disconnection; with individuals who have experienced childhood abuse, sexual violence, and racial trauma; and with families who are grappling with estrangement, unresolved trauma, or grief. I am passionate about working with diverse populations, and my approach is always culturally informed. I am also an approved supervisor for those seeking LPC and LMFT licensure in the state of New Jersey. Please be advised, I only work with clients 18+.
Healing from childhood trauma including narcissitic abuse is possible. If you carry wounds of shame, self-doubt, or unworthiness, you may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or unhealthy relationships. What you need most is a safe, supportive space where your experiences are honored without judgment. Together, we will gently explore your past with compassion, develop tools to regulate emotions, process painful memories, and reconnect with your authentic self. You deserve inner peace, confidence, self-worth, and relationships that feel secure, loving, and deeply nourishing. I’m here to support you on your healing journey.
Healing from childhood trauma including narcissitic abuse is possible. If you carry wounds of shame, self-doubt, or unworthiness, you may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or unhealthy relationships. What you need most is a safe, supportive space where your experiences are honored without judgment. Together, we will gently explore your past with compassion, develop tools to regulate emotions, process painful memories, and reconnect with your authentic self. You deserve inner peace, confidence, self-worth, and relationships that feel secure, loving, and deeply nourishing. I’m here to support you on your healing journey.
You’re the one who keeps it together. The responsible one. The capable one. The one people rely on. On the outside, you’re functioning. You show up. You handle things. But internally? You’re anxious, drained, replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, and wondering why the same relationship patterns keep repeating.
Maybe you’ve always been the strong one. The peacemaker. The caretaker. The overthinker who carries more than your share. And you’re starting to realize that holding everything together is costing you.
You’re the one who keeps it together. The responsible one. The capable one. The one people rely on. On the outside, you’re functioning. You show up. You handle things. But internally? You’re anxious, drained, replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, and wondering why the same relationship patterns keep repeating.
Maybe you’ve always been the strong one. The peacemaker. The caretaker. The overthinker who carries more than your share. And you’re starting to realize that holding everything together is costing you.
My greatest passion is sitting with individuals as they become enlightened, unburdened & encouraged through the power of talk therapy. I consider it a privilege when anyone shares their life challenges with me in pursuit of support and guidance. External conditions may not change but through counseling, one's perspective and responses can change, leading to improved mental health. Struggles & pressures in life do not have to dictate or determine your identity or emotions but they can be used to produce growth and realization of personal strengths & potentials as we all have the ability to change. Citas en Español están disponible.
My greatest passion is sitting with individuals as they become enlightened, unburdened & encouraged through the power of talk therapy. I consider it a privilege when anyone shares their life challenges with me in pursuit of support and guidance. External conditions may not change but through counseling, one's perspective and responses can change, leading to improved mental health. Struggles & pressures in life do not have to dictate or determine your identity or emotions but they can be used to produce growth and realization of personal strengths & potentials as we all have the ability to change. Citas en Español están disponible.
Doctor Domenico Psychotherapy Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MSEd, LPC
Online Only
My goal of working with you is to assist you in navigating difficulties, issues, and problems within your life that you would like to address in a supportive and empathic manner. I work specifically with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I treat clients for an array of quality of life issues including: depression, anxiety, work related stress, grief and loss, and family conflict. Further, I am here to create a safe space to work on past trauma and other issues that are impacting your life. I believe that you know yourself better than anyone and I am here to listen and to join you on this journey.
My goal of working with you is to assist you in navigating difficulties, issues, and problems within your life that you would like to address in a supportive and empathic manner. I work specifically with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I treat clients for an array of quality of life issues including: depression, anxiety, work related stress, grief and loss, and family conflict. Further, I am here to create a safe space to work on past trauma and other issues that are impacting your life. I believe that you know yourself better than anyone and I am here to listen and to join you on this journey.
You’ve spent most of your life being the responsible one. The one others rely on. The one who keeps things together. The one who doesn’t fall apart, even when things feel heavy underneath. From the outside, you may look capable, grounded, and high-functioning. But internally, you might feel emotionally tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself in ways that are harder to explain. If you’ve been carrying a lot for a long time, especially within family or cultural expectations, it makes sense that it’s starting to catch up with you. Therapy here is a place where you don’t have to hold it all together.
You’ve spent most of your life being the responsible one. The one others rely on. The one who keeps things together. The one who doesn’t fall apart, even when things feel heavy underneath. From the outside, you may look capable, grounded, and high-functioning. But internally, you might feel emotionally tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself in ways that are harder to explain. If you’ve been carrying a lot for a long time, especially within family or cultural expectations, it makes sense that it’s starting to catch up with you. Therapy here is a place where you don’t have to hold it all together.
I help individuals and/or couples seeking to build deeper connection, break through the barriers that prohibit intimacy and growth in partnership. I also help individuals who are stuck in life and ready to make some change towards the future.
I help individuals and/or couples seeking to build deeper connection, break through the barriers that prohibit intimacy and growth in partnership. I also help individuals who are stuck in life and ready to make some change towards the future.
My clients are often feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of their next steps. They come in wanting to better understand themselves and find ways to feel more grounded and in control. My team and I work alongside each client to create a supportive space, helping them gain clarity, build coping skills, and make meaningful progress.
My clients are often feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of their next steps. They come in wanting to better understand themselves and find ways to feel more grounded and in control. My team and I work alongside each client to create a supportive space, helping them gain clarity, build coping skills, and make meaningful progress.
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Nearby Hispanic and Latino Therapists Searches for Holmdel
- Colts Neck
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- Manalapan
- Marlboro
- Matawan
- Old Bridge
- Red Bank
- South Amboy
- Tinton Falls
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.