Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Bend, OR

Informed by two decades as an innovation consultant, business and life coach, Andrea specializes in helping individuals address anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, weight loss, health challenges, family and relationship conflict. As a culturally sensitive Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, she aligns with challenges faced by LGBTQ+, polyamorous and Latinx communities. Bilingual in Spanish, Andrea enjoys working with Spanish-speaking clients. With over 12 years’ experience as a sex coach, Andrea helps women, men and couples to resolve obstacles to communication and intimacy.

Just relocated / Accepting NEW Clients! Since I work only with couples, I have been able to hone my craft. I have a passion for serving couples - especially those with previously unsuccessful couples therapy - and helping them find healing, tools, & solutions. What sets me apart? Not only am I trained in multiple methods of evidence-based couples therapy (Gottman, EFT, Imago) & attachment theory, but as a doctoral level provider I can consult about individual diagnosis, medication, & treatment needs that may impact the relationship. My lived experience offers genuine warmth and a judgement-free environment in person or Telehealth.

Accepting NEW clients. Everyone has a story, that should be heard, and have a space where their healing journey can begin. I aid to create a safe, non-judgement space and a therapeutic relationship for clients to share their story, process their pain, and find healing. I specialize in working with children (5+), teens (12+), women, and couples struggling with feeling stuck, behavioral issues, emotional regulation, anxious distress, depressed mood, grief/loss, postpartum issues, trauma, eating disorders, unhealthy body and food relationship, and communication issues and high conflict. I'm also a certified Brainspotting therapist.

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As a person and as a counselor my focus is on developing relationships that foster wholeness. I am not interested in diagnosing and treating symptoms. I help clients who are interested in going deeper into their humanity and discovering the richness that can be found in seeking wholeness. I work with youth, adults, and couples who are experiencing existential, spiritual, and/or relational problems.

Accepting New Patients! Welcome! I am a mental health therapist that focuses on treating mental health concerns specific to women.Women often face challenges that are unique to their gender, such as sexism, trauma, stereotyping, relationship concerns, motherhood, childbirth issues, and infertility struggles.I like to have a collaborative approach in therapy to help address these issues and help meet the goals of the women I work with. I have a particular interest in working with women who have struggled with infertility and new motherhood.

I help people learn to manage and understand their unwanted thoughts and difficult feelings while healing past wounds that often times keep them stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or self-sabotaging behaviors. Most treatment approaches focus on treating the “symptoms” and sometimes miss deeper patterns that cause these unhelpful thoughts or behaviors to occur. Together, we will gently examine the root cause of these patterns, let go of beliefs that no longer serve you, and learn how to regulate difficult emotions to empower you to meet your own needs and build healthy relationships with yourself and others.

Melissa Valadez is wholeheartedly devoted to her family and community. Her commitment to uplifting others brings meaning and drive to her life. This drive led Melissa to pursue her master's degree in social work, which she received from Portland State University along with a Human Resource Management and Community Organization and Social Action Community Practice Certificate and is a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Melissa is a Clinical Social Work Associate working towards her LCSW. Over the years, Melissa has worked in many social services roles, psychiatric facilities for youth and for the hospital psychiatric unit.

I'm Asa Aramburo , I am a LCSW an am currently Licensed to work with those in Oregon and Arizona. I have MSW from Portland State University in Social Work and have been working with Children and Families for over 30 years. I enjoy working with all ages and stages and have a vast experience in working with family systems issues. I value building rapport and trust in the client-therapist relationship and working with my clients to achieve their desired goals in their therapeutic journey.

Our lives are made up of relationships, whether they be familial, romantic, or friendly. These relationships can be sources of both great joy and great conflict, and can have a huge impact on our daily lives and well-being. Relational therapy gives you the opportunity to work on any issues that may have arisen in your relationship, and it can also highlight some of your relationship's greatest strengths. In our work together, we can rebuild, repair, and strengthen the important relationships in your life. I understand that your life is busy and time is limited. For your convenience, I offer limited evening and weekend appointments.

Are you struggling with grief or loss? Are you caught in the grip of past trauma? Grief and trauma create a heavy burden on our hearts and minds. A painful loss or traumatic experience can rob you of a fulfilling life. If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a lost way of life, or the loss of self, loneliness, insecurity and uncertainty. I can help you with your grief process so you can embrace the beauty of your future. If you’ve suffered a traumatic past, you may struggle with depression, anxiety or feelings of inadequacy. I can help you reclaim your self-confidence and start truly living.

Healing is messy, confusing and scary. My goal as a therapist is to help create a safe and open space for my clients to explore their own healing journey. I focus my work on trauma informed care, am naturally client centered but can also gently guide clients by walking alongside them. Nature, mindfulness, and somatic healing lie at the core of the work I aim to do with clients with skills and psychoeducation sprinkled in. I am currently have become interested in working with transgendered individuals as well. Trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, OCD, transgender care, no matter the experience, lets work through it together.

Waitlist (as of 3/31/24): You’re doing your best given your circumstances, awareness, & resources. Growth, and a fulfilling, meaningful life is possible when the conditions work for your unique needs. If you have ADHD/Autism, relationship, medical, or identity issues, anxiety, depression, or trauma, you may want your life back- or to feel "normal” for once. From the heavy depths of despair to the bubbly heights of playfulness, what makes life absurd, beautiful, & tragic will be acknowledged, not ignored. “Weird” celebrated, not shamed. I’ll help you embrace the unknown, adapt to change, & move forward.

Perhaps you were raised in an environment that prioritizes mental health and is supportive of psychotherapy. Conversely, and as often the case, you were taught from caregivers that it was "weak" or "shameful" to obtain professional support, or to even seek help outside of yourself. These sentiments still permeate our culture, and though they are shifting, I find that they still lurk and impact one's drive to pursue mental health care. So in either case (and for all others in between), getting here was a process. In this spirit, I want to commend you for taking this huge and vulnerable step toward healing and deeper self-awareness!

If eating disorders, like binge eating, anorexia, bulimia or dieting and worrying about food, weight & shape feel like they have taken over your life, I can help you regain a sense of balance and peace. There are many unhealthy messages about how our bodies "should" look or what we "should" or "shouldn't" eat. It is my goal to help guide you back to the inner wisdom of your own body, so that eating begins to feel like a nourishing, and even joyful, experience. In addition to therapy for eating disorders, I also enjoy working with clients who need help with anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions.

You’re caught in patterns of over-thinking, overwhelm, avoidance, and perfectionism. You feel stuck but you aren’t sure why or how to fix it. You’re used to taking care of everyone else, being the problem-solver and the overachiever, so it’s hard to ask for help or know what you might need. You. Are. Exhausted. You miss the days where you felt clearer, connected, present, and peaceful. You escape into another wellness podcast, or do a little “self-care”, but you know the relief is temporary. It’s time to make a change. Break away from patterns of worry, stress, overwhelm and finally feel satisfied in the life you've created.

I believe the key to having a good therapeutic outcome, is finding a therapist who you are compatible with. I have honed my skills over the years working with Individuals, Families, Couples, and Children. As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I have been specifically educated and trained in working with people on their relationships. My specialty is in treating depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and grief. As my client, you will unfold at your own rate. Therapy sessions will look different for each person, as we each have different needs. We will work together, towards your goals, in a safe and nonjudgemental place.

At all stages of life people go through hard times - in relationships with others and within ourselves. You are the best expert in your own life experience and possess the capacity to overcome the adversity in your life. I generate a protected space for you to better understand your personal story and manage problems that block the flow of your innate happiness. I help you expand your ability to take care of yourself even when life sends unbearable challenges. I honor all aspects of your ethnicity, sexuality, gender, spirituality, physical and mental abilities, age, socioeconomic class, and native language.

If you are looking for someone who can hold space with unconditional positive regard, holding your story with compassion and grace, I may be a good fit. I have extensive experience working with a wide array of mental disorders and specifically reprocessing unresolved trauma. I also work with various struggles such as depression, anxiety, racial trauma, spiritual trauma, PTSD, Hoarding disorders, and emotional regulation. I am versatile in the care I provide through evidence based practices and I serve ages 17 and up. If your intuition feels I could help, please don't hesitate to reach out.