Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Portland, OR
Welcome! I’m a first-gen, biracial psychotherapist of Indigenous Chamorro/Pacific Islander and Mexican heritage, with roots in Anaheim, California. I’m passionate about creating therapy spaces that feel safe, affirming, and genuinely human. I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Cal State East Bay and my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.
My work is grounded in cultural empathy, ancestral and intergenerational healing, and a decolonized lens. I believe healing happens when we honor where you come from and where you’re going—and I’m committed to showing up as a true ally to human rights.
Welcome! I’m a first-gen, biracial psychotherapist of Indigenous Chamorro/Pacific Islander and Mexican heritage, with roots in Anaheim, California. I’m passionate about creating therapy spaces that feel safe, affirming, and genuinely human. I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Cal State East Bay and my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.
My work is grounded in cultural empathy, ancestral and intergenerational healing, and a decolonized lens. I believe healing happens when we honor where you come from and where you’re going—and I’m committed to showing up as a true ally to human rights.
Having grown up as a queer child in a biracial, bicultural, traditional Mexican American family in rural Illinois, I have experience with the challenges of navigating different needs in families and building strong bonds across differences. So often, the hardest part of relationships is being present with difficult emotions as they come up. The boogeymen of the past and the fears of the future stop us from staying present with our loved ones right now. I am here to support you while you move through the emotions that come up from understanding these experiences more.
Having grown up as a queer child in a biracial, bicultural, traditional Mexican American family in rural Illinois, I have experience with the challenges of navigating different needs in families and building strong bonds across differences. So often, the hardest part of relationships is being present with difficult emotions as they come up. The boogeymen of the past and the fears of the future stop us from staying present with our loved ones right now. I am here to support you while you move through the emotions that come up from understanding these experiences more.
My style is warm, supportive, and genuine, and my approach involves creating a safe, positive, nurturing environment by drawing on compassionate, solution-focused relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral, and evidence-based approaches. I have over twenty years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, youth, and families.
My style is warm, supportive, and genuine, and my approach involves creating a safe, positive, nurturing environment by drawing on compassionate, solution-focused relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral, and evidence-based approaches. I have over twenty years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, youth, and families.
I work with adults navigating stress, trauma, and life transitions, particularly when the nervous system feels overwhelmed, depleted, or stuck in survival mode. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and resilient — and still find themselves needing a steadier, more supportive space to reset and integrate. My approach is compassionate and nervous-system informed. Sessions move at a grounded, sustainable pace, often incorporating somatic awareness, grounding practices, and attention to stress physiology with humor and reflective conversation. Rather than pushing for quick fixes, we focus on helping your system heal.
I work with adults navigating stress, trauma, and life transitions, particularly when the nervous system feels overwhelmed, depleted, or stuck in survival mode. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and resilient — and still find themselves needing a steadier, more supportive space to reset and integrate. My approach is compassionate and nervous-system informed. Sessions move at a grounded, sustainable pace, often incorporating somatic awareness, grounding practices, and attention to stress physiology with humor and reflective conversation. Rather than pushing for quick fixes, we focus on helping your system heal.
I am a first-generation Latino with white privilege who grew up in a low-socioeconomic neighborhood.
Are you navigating one of these areas in your life? Relationship issues, marital conflicts, intercultural communication, racial/ethnic identity exploration, systemic racism, life transitions, grief and loss, men’s issues, anxiety and depression, premarital support. I can help. In counseling with me you will move toward learning how to communicate with your partner, feeling connected with your partner, an increased understanding of your internal world, and a better ability to identify and express your emotional needs. I look forward to working with you!
I am a first-generation Latino with white privilege who grew up in a low-socioeconomic neighborhood.
Are you navigating one of these areas in your life? Relationship issues, marital conflicts, intercultural communication, racial/ethnic identity exploration, systemic racism, life transitions, grief and loss, men’s issues, anxiety and depression, premarital support. I can help. In counseling with me you will move toward learning how to communicate with your partner, feeling connected with your partner, an increased understanding of your internal world, and a better ability to identify and express your emotional needs. I look forward to working with you!
Postpartum Depression & OCD Therapy | Portland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
11 Endorsed
Online Only
If you’re struggling with Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy Anxiety, or Intrusive Thoughts related to Perinatal OCD, you’re not alone — and help is available.
I’m a Portland-based therapist supporting new moms throughout Oregon with compassionate, evidence-based care, offering therapy in English and Spanish.
If you’re struggling with Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy Anxiety, or Intrusive Thoughts related to Perinatal OCD, you’re not alone — and help is available.
I’m a Portland-based therapist supporting new moms throughout Oregon with compassionate, evidence-based care, offering therapy in English and Spanish.
Our primary clients identify as people of color/minorities, Caucasian in a relationship with a person of color, Hispanic/ Latino, mixed race, Multi-ethnic, Black; Caucasian, Asian, Middle Easterner/Arabs, Immigrants, Christians or Muslim.
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
Our primary clients identify as people of color/minorities, Caucasian in a relationship with a person of color, Hispanic/ Latino, mixed race, Multi-ethnic, Black; Caucasian, Asian, Middle Easterner/Arabs, Immigrants, Christians or Muslim.
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
There is currently a lot of uncertainty in the world. Now, more than ever it is important to find the support we might have been lacking. Usually, we feel as if we can tackle everything on our own, but that might not be the case anymore. Taking the step to care for yourself not only benefits you, but those around you. In my experience, I have found that the most healing moments occur when we are able to be completely open with another person and then be accepted for who we truly are. I value all my clients whole-heatedly and emphasize your autonomy and personal choice. I believe that you are the expert on your own life.
There is currently a lot of uncertainty in the world. Now, more than ever it is important to find the support we might have been lacking. Usually, we feel as if we can tackle everything on our own, but that might not be the case anymore. Taking the step to care for yourself not only benefits you, but those around you. In my experience, I have found that the most healing moments occur when we are able to be completely open with another person and then be accepted for who we truly are. I value all my clients whole-heatedly and emphasize your autonomy and personal choice. I believe that you are the expert on your own life.
She is knowledgeable in the barriers the Latinx population face and is allied with LGBTQIA+ communities and other intersectionality.
Accepting Spanish Speaking Clients. Veronica is a bilingual bicultural associate clinical social worker with multiple years of experience working with adolescents and families in residential and school settings. Veronica’s methods often include client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma informed care as well as motivational interviewing. Veronica has experience supporting clients through depression, anxiety, trauma, and immigrant related stressors.
She is knowledgeable in the barriers the Latinx population face and is allied with LGBTQIA+ communities and other intersectionality.
Accepting Spanish Speaking Clients. Veronica is a bilingual bicultural associate clinical social worker with multiple years of experience working with adolescents and families in residential and school settings. Veronica’s methods often include client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma informed care as well as motivational interviewing. Veronica has experience supporting clients through depression, anxiety, trauma, and immigrant related stressors.
We all want similar things: love, respect, understanding, empathy, dignity, support, belonging, & opportunity. Often, it is difficult to find people that hold space for another's whole-self & experiences. When differences in culture, identity, & life experience become an additional barrier to seeking help, gaining the coping & resiliency skills that are applicable to a unique experience can seem unattainable. Trauma, stress, & crisis compound these difficulties, calling for more of the social resources a person may not have access to. My goal is to help you navigate resourcing their needs and mental wellness.
We all want similar things: love, respect, understanding, empathy, dignity, support, belonging, & opportunity. Often, it is difficult to find people that hold space for another's whole-self & experiences. When differences in culture, identity, & life experience become an additional barrier to seeking help, gaining the coping & resiliency skills that are applicable to a unique experience can seem unattainable. Trauma, stress, & crisis compound these difficulties, calling for more of the social resources a person may not have access to. My goal is to help you navigate resourcing their needs and mental wellness.
Not currently accepting new clients; waitlist available !
Hi, I’m Mila. I’m a cisgender Latina therapist who came to this work through lived experience. As an eldest daughter and a woman in an interracial marriage, I know the weight of being the one who translates, advocates, and holds the family together. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and passionate about supporting young adult Latinas navigating cultural pressure, parentification, and intergenerational expectations. Including immigration evaluations. Therapy with me welcomes all of you—your grief, your questions, your strength, your fire.
Not currently accepting new clients; waitlist available !
Hi, I’m Mila. I’m a cisgender Latina therapist who came to this work through lived experience. As an eldest daughter and a woman in an interracial marriage, I know the weight of being the one who translates, advocates, and holds the family together. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and passionate about supporting young adult Latinas navigating cultural pressure, parentification, and intergenerational expectations. Including immigration evaluations. Therapy with me welcomes all of you—your grief, your questions, your strength, your fire.
My name is Adriel Algiene here at Ligthbringer Counseling Services. Taking the step to seek counseling is a powerful choice, and I’m honored to be part of your journey. I believe everyone has the ability to grow, make meaningful decisions, and feel at home within themselves. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered as we explore difficult challenges.
My name is Adriel Algiene here at Ligthbringer Counseling Services. Taking the step to seek counseling is a powerful choice, and I’m honored to be part of your journey. I believe everyone has the ability to grow, make meaningful decisions, and feel at home within themselves. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered as we explore difficult challenges.
Do you feel like your child’s emotions are in the driver’s seat, steering your whole home toward conflict and meltdowns? Whether it’s your child’s wave of panic before school or a cloud of low self-esteem keeping them stuck, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I specialize in helping families in California and Oregon move from emotional overwhelm to emotional mastery. As an LCSW, I help you decode what your child’s "big behaviors" are actually trying to say, turning daily power struggles into moments of connection.
Do you feel like your child’s emotions are in the driver’s seat, steering your whole home toward conflict and meltdowns? Whether it’s your child’s wave of panic before school or a cloud of low self-esteem keeping them stuck, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I specialize in helping families in California and Oregon move from emotional overwhelm to emotional mastery. As an LCSW, I help you decode what your child’s "big behaviors" are actually trying to say, turning daily power struggles into moments of connection.
My passion is to work with BIPOC women and families surrounding issues involving disabilities, trauma, relationship struggles, blended families, and the military. It is important for us to discuss values that you may hold closely so we can work toward aligning those values with your therapeutic goals. I want to support your healing process and help you tap into your inner self. I will challenge you and encourage you to dig deep during our time together. I don’t think that therapy has to be serious all the time; I believe that therapy is something where you should laugh, cry, yell, and feel all of the feelings!
My passion is to work with BIPOC women and families surrounding issues involving disabilities, trauma, relationship struggles, blended families, and the military. It is important for us to discuss values that you may hold closely so we can work toward aligning those values with your therapeutic goals. I want to support your healing process and help you tap into your inner self. I will challenge you and encourage you to dig deep during our time together. I don’t think that therapy has to be serious all the time; I believe that therapy is something where you should laugh, cry, yell, and feel all of the feelings!
Our clients identify as Black/African-American, Asian, Caucasian, Multiracial, BIPOC, Middle Eastern, Hispanic/ Latinx.
On the outside, it seems like you have it all together, but inside, you feel stressed and overwhelmed. You've heard that bottling up emotions isn't healthy, but what else can you do? Your to-do list is endless, and so many people depend on you. Your own needs always take a back seat and when you try to set boundaries, you end up feeling guilty, anxious, or depressed. Sometimes you wonder what you truly want, but you're so disconnected from yourself that it's hard to know. You thought you'd feel more in control of your life by now and worry that something's wrong because you don't. Deep down, you fear you might not measure up.
Our clients identify as Black/African-American, Asian, Caucasian, Multiracial, BIPOC, Middle Eastern, Hispanic/ Latinx.
On the outside, it seems like you have it all together, but inside, you feel stressed and overwhelmed. You've heard that bottling up emotions isn't healthy, but what else can you do? Your to-do list is endless, and so many people depend on you. Your own needs always take a back seat and when you try to set boundaries, you end up feeling guilty, anxious, or depressed. Sometimes you wonder what you truly want, but you're so disconnected from yourself that it's hard to know. You thought you'd feel more in control of your life by now and worry that something's wrong because you don't. Deep down, you fear you might not measure up.
Is your child experiencing behavioral problems that interfere with school, family, or friendships? Is your teen distant, defiant or have mood swings? While facing challenges in childhood is a normal part of growing up, sometimes kids need additional help learning the skills needed to navigate big feelings, worries, upsetting and confusing events and the stressors of modern life. I offer kids an opportunity to learn and practice new skills, a safe space to explore big feelings and can help them learn to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a helpful way using creative, and fun approaches and evidence based practices
Is your child experiencing behavioral problems that interfere with school, family, or friendships? Is your teen distant, defiant or have mood swings? While facing challenges in childhood is a normal part of growing up, sometimes kids need additional help learning the skills needed to navigate big feelings, worries, upsetting and confusing events and the stressors of modern life. I offer kids an opportunity to learn and practice new skills, a safe space to explore big feelings and can help them learn to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a helpful way using creative, and fun approaches and evidence based practices
My work is highly influenced by own experiences and struggles as a biracial male, including depression, anxiety, self-criticism and navigating questions around identity, sense of belonging, internalized racism, and self-worth. I work best with people struggling with shame, self-compassion, relationship issues, and questions around identity. My goal is providing competent, insight-focused therapy with an emphasis on self-compassion and improving the relationship with yourself. I use a collaborative approach to help you be better equipped to help yourself and to take action on what brings you meaning in life.
My work is highly influenced by own experiences and struggles as a biracial male, including depression, anxiety, self-criticism and navigating questions around identity, sense of belonging, internalized racism, and self-worth. I work best with people struggling with shame, self-compassion, relationship issues, and questions around identity. My goal is providing competent, insight-focused therapy with an emphasis on self-compassion and improving the relationship with yourself. I use a collaborative approach to help you be better equipped to help yourself and to take action on what brings you meaning in life.
Navigating ADHD, Autism, or trauma can feel isolating—but you’re not alone here. Tailwind offers evaluations and therapy that help you understand yourself and build tools for healing and focus. Our practice is trauma-informed, queer-affirming, and rooted in community care.
Navigating ADHD, Autism, or trauma can feel isolating—but you’re not alone here. Tailwind offers evaluations and therapy that help you understand yourself and build tools for healing and focus. Our practice is trauma-informed, queer-affirming, and rooted in community care.
I have had the privilege of walking and helping the Latino community achieve freedom from the traumas acquired since childhood.
A Iliana le gusta brindar un enfoque cultural y espiritual para ser asertiva con las creencias del cliente. Se enfoca en construir y potenciar cada fortaleza de ellos, lo que permite al cliente enfrentar sus desafíos de manera saludable, donde cada persona pueda disfrutar de la vida y desarrollar empoderamiento y bienestar en todas las áreas de la vida.
I have had the privilege of walking and helping the Latino community achieve freedom from the traumas acquired since childhood.
A Iliana le gusta brindar un enfoque cultural y espiritual para ser asertiva con las creencias del cliente. Se enfoca en construir y potenciar cada fortaleza de ellos, lo que permite al cliente enfrentar sus desafíos de manera saludable, donde cada persona pueda disfrutar de la vida y desarrollar empoderamiento y bienestar en todas las áreas de la vida.
Alexandra is a therapist who guides individuals, couples, poly systems. Raised in a religious context, she navigated personal beliefs around sexual orientation and marriage ideals, forming inclusive perspectives. Alexandra supports clients in exploring identities, life choices, and challenging societal norms. Embracing diverse relationship structures, including ENM/CNM and polyamory, she believes in individualized approaches. Alexandra empowers clients in their unique journeys toward fulfilling lives and genuine connections by modeling and teaching her clients about boundary-setting, communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
Alexandra is a therapist who guides individuals, couples, poly systems. Raised in a religious context, she navigated personal beliefs around sexual orientation and marriage ideals, forming inclusive perspectives. Alexandra supports clients in exploring identities, life choices, and challenging societal norms. Embracing diverse relationship structures, including ENM/CNM and polyamory, she believes in individualized approaches. Alexandra empowers clients in their unique journeys toward fulfilling lives and genuine connections by modeling and teaching her clients about boundary-setting, communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
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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.