Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Bon Air, VA
Hola! Mi nombre es Jennifer y soy residente en consejería y en terapia familiar y de pareja de Colombia. Como estudiante internacional durante muchos años, mi experiencia como inmigrante ha sido muy diversa y auténtica. Yo considero que las personas son expertas en sus propias vidas e historias. Por eso, mi propósito es ayudar a los clientes en su viaje de autoexploración para aumentar la autoconciencia y la autocomprensión y, de esta manera, encontrar soluciones a los desafíos que enfrentan.
Hola! Mi nombre es Jennifer y soy residente en consejería y en terapia familiar y de pareja de Colombia. Como estudiante internacional durante muchos años, mi experiencia como inmigrante ha sido muy diversa y auténtica. Yo considero que las personas son expertas en sus propias vidas e historias. Por eso, mi propósito es ayudar a los clientes en su viaje de autoexploración para aumentar la autoconciencia y la autocomprensión y, de esta manera, encontrar soluciones a los desafíos que enfrentan.
You're a high-functioning adult — successful, capable, composed on the outside. But beneath the surface, you're carrying unresolved trauma, grief, or the weight of a life-changing diagnosis like cancer that no one around you fully understands. You've tried to push through. It hasn't worked. You don't have to fall apart to heal — therapy can be structured, grounded, and built around the way your mind actually works. Whether you're processing loss, navigating PTSD, or preparing for a psychosexual evaluation in Virginia, this is where that work begins.
You're a high-functioning adult — successful, capable, composed on the outside. But beneath the surface, you're carrying unresolved trauma, grief, or the weight of a life-changing diagnosis like cancer that no one around you fully understands. You've tried to push through. It hasn't worked. You don't have to fall apart to heal — therapy can be structured, grounded, and built around the way your mind actually works. Whether you're processing loss, navigating PTSD, or preparing for a psychosexual evaluation in Virginia, this is where that work begins.
I am Sakura Pate, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in healthcare, addressing mental and physical health needs. I have a passion for helping adults and couples take control and improve the quality of their lives. I benefited from talk therapy early in life and understand the life-changing experience it can be. From the beginning of my career in social work, I have used compassion and empathy to support and encourage my clients to live more meaningful lives. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
I am Sakura Pate, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in healthcare, addressing mental and physical health needs. I have a passion for helping adults and couples take control and improve the quality of their lives. I benefited from talk therapy early in life and understand the life-changing experience it can be. From the beginning of my career in social work, I have used compassion and empathy to support and encourage my clients to live more meaningful lives. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
Relationships can be one of our greatest sources of connection, meaning, and support, but they can also be where we experience our deepest challenges. Whether you're navigating conflict in your relationship, adjusting to parenthood, coping with the impact of infidelity, facing intimacy concerns, or moving through a significant life transition, therapy can provide a space for understanding, growth, and change. I work with couples, families, and adult individuals seeking support with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and major life adjustments.
Relationships can be one of our greatest sources of connection, meaning, and support, but they can also be where we experience our deepest challenges. Whether you're navigating conflict in your relationship, adjusting to parenthood, coping with the impact of infidelity, facing intimacy concerns, or moving through a significant life transition, therapy can provide a space for understanding, growth, and change. I work with couples, families, and adult individuals seeking support with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and major life adjustments.
Have you ever found yourself second guessing every decision you make or feeling as if your life is spinning out of control? Starting your journey of healing can be scary, and I understand that. Whether you are feeling stagnant in your current circumstances or are experiencing fear, depression, anxiety, or traumatic experiences, remember hope was left in Pandora's box for us to hold tightly and to foster resiliency. I am a licensed professional counselor am I am here to walk with you through your journey of healing while you rediscover your hope while building resiliency. My practice is strengths based.
Have you ever found yourself second guessing every decision you make or feeling as if your life is spinning out of control? Starting your journey of healing can be scary, and I understand that. Whether you are feeling stagnant in your current circumstances or are experiencing fear, depression, anxiety, or traumatic experiences, remember hope was left in Pandora's box for us to hold tightly and to foster resiliency. I am a licensed professional counselor am I am here to walk with you through your journey of healing while you rediscover your hope while building resiliency. My practice is strengths based.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. I’ve worked in both community-based services and private practice, supporting individuals and families facing chronic homelessness, child and family needs, and crisis intervention. I specialize in helping adults navigate relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions while fostering growth, peace, and purpose.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. I’ve worked in both community-based services and private practice, supporting individuals and families facing chronic homelessness, child and family needs, and crisis intervention. I specialize in helping adults navigate relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions while fostering growth, peace, and purpose.
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As a Latinx Gay man, I personally know the value of being able to talk to people in the LGBTQIA+ community who understand what it’s like to live life as a sexual/gender minority in today’s society.
We all feel stuck, beat down, and demoralized sometimes. Whether it’s by
stress at work, feeling disconnected from friends, partners, maybe even
yourself, a recent devastating loss, or some other challenge in your life; you’re not alone and there is help.
My approach is best defined as evidence-based, highlighted with a warm, safe, welcoming, and understanding environment. I use science-based therapeutic techniques and approaches to empower clients with the tools to directly address their difficulties, while creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for them to be who they truly are. También hablo español
As a Latinx Gay man, I personally know the value of being able to talk to people in the LGBTQIA+ community who understand what it’s like to live life as a sexual/gender minority in today’s society.
We all feel stuck, beat down, and demoralized sometimes. Whether it’s by
stress at work, feeling disconnected from friends, partners, maybe even
yourself, a recent devastating loss, or some other challenge in your life; you’re not alone and there is help.
My approach is best defined as evidence-based, highlighted with a warm, safe, welcoming, and understanding environment. I use science-based therapeutic techniques and approaches to empower clients with the tools to directly address their difficulties, while creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for them to be who they truly are. También hablo español
Offering TELE-HEALTH therapy. WEvolve Counseling Services mission is to help people overcome obstacles so they can create the life they envision for themselves. Therapy is this amazing process between two or more human beings working together towards growth and healing. I work with diverse clients who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, as well as everyday's life challenges.
Offering TELE-HEALTH therapy. WEvolve Counseling Services mission is to help people overcome obstacles so they can create the life they envision for themselves. Therapy is this amazing process between two or more human beings working together towards growth and healing. I work with diverse clients who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, as well as everyday's life challenges.
I am a skilled clinician committed to empowering adults and older adults to find a sense of grounding. I use practical, evidence‑based therapies to help people navigate stress, grief, health changes, and everyday challenges. My goal is to make therapy feel safe, human, and genuinely helpful.
I specialize in supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions. My professional background encompasses comprehensive mental health support, with deep expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma recovery, and grief counseling.
I am a skilled clinician committed to empowering adults and older adults to find a sense of grounding. I use practical, evidence‑based therapies to help people navigate stress, grief, health changes, and everyday challenges. My goal is to make therapy feel safe, human, and genuinely helpful.
I specialize in supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions. My professional background encompasses comprehensive mental health support, with deep expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma recovery, and grief counseling.
We work with children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with various challenges including depression, anxiety, grief, self-confidence, trauma and addictions in a variety of settings.
We work with children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with various challenges including depression, anxiety, grief, self-confidence, trauma and addictions in a variety of settings.
In life, we all encounter challenges, and sometimes experiences can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, traumatized, and/or stressed. I am solution-focused and want you to feel safe, validated, and empowered to explore and face your challenges within the therapeutic relationship; to heal and grow by building on your strengths to accomplish your goals. I am available for in-person and/or telehealth in English or Spanish.
In life, we all encounter challenges, and sometimes experiences can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, traumatized, and/or stressed. I am solution-focused and want you to feel safe, validated, and empowered to explore and face your challenges within the therapeutic relationship; to heal and grow by building on your strengths to accomplish your goals. I am available for in-person and/or telehealth in English or Spanish.
I strive to build a safe and collaborative space for queer and trans folx, BIPOC, immigrants, those in kink/BDSM spaces, folx practicing ENM/poly relationship structures, and anyone who may find themself at an intersection of multiple identities. I work with people who are often misunderstood by the mental health industrial complex and integrate autonomy, collaboration, and decolonization into my practice. It is important to me that who you are is honored, not pathologized. Therapy with me could look like being understood - free of judgement, - exploring relationship patterns, and having a space where your experiences are believed.
I strive to build a safe and collaborative space for queer and trans folx, BIPOC, immigrants, those in kink/BDSM spaces, folx practicing ENM/poly relationship structures, and anyone who may find themself at an intersection of multiple identities. I work with people who are often misunderstood by the mental health industrial complex and integrate autonomy, collaboration, and decolonization into my practice. It is important to me that who you are is honored, not pathologized. Therapy with me could look like being understood - free of judgement, - exploring relationship patterns, and having a space where your experiences are believed.
My passion is helping you make choices: the choice of how you want to view yourself and the type of life you want to lead. Working together as hardy co-explorers, we will probe where you are in life, where you want to go and how best to get you there. You are the captain of your fate and the master of your soul; my goal is to provide you with a space in which you are free to understand and embrace yourself as captain and master, empowering you to make healthier life choices.
My passion is helping you make choices: the choice of how you want to view yourself and the type of life you want to lead. Working together as hardy co-explorers, we will probe where you are in life, where you want to go and how best to get you there. You are the captain of your fate and the master of your soul; my goal is to provide you with a space in which you are free to understand and embrace yourself as captain and master, empowering you to make healthier life choices.
Hello! My name is Melissa Sandino and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Virginia and Florida. I like to think I have a warm and genuine personality which allows my to approach therapy lead with empathy and openness which fosters an environment of safety, trust, and non-judgement. With education and expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Parenting.
Hello! My name is Melissa Sandino and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Virginia and Florida. I like to think I have a warm and genuine personality which allows my to approach therapy lead with empathy and openness which fosters an environment of safety, trust, and non-judgement. With education and expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Parenting.
I work with folks who have never done therapy and who have done therapy for the last 20 years. I enjoy helping people through anxiety and fear, interpersonal struggles, self-esteem issues, and trying to find the meaning of life. My goal is to help you first get to know yourself, then empower yourself through a targeted treatment plan. You will set your own goals in therapy; however, I will help you craft them to work within what we can achieve in the therapeutic setting.
I work with folks who have never done therapy and who have done therapy for the last 20 years. I enjoy helping people through anxiety and fear, interpersonal struggles, self-esteem issues, and trying to find the meaning of life. My goal is to help you first get to know yourself, then empower yourself through a targeted treatment plan. You will set your own goals in therapy; however, I will help you craft them to work within what we can achieve in the therapeutic setting.
Healing is possible. You don’t have to carry this alone. Life can be overwhelming—especially when you’ve experienced trauma, loss, or major life transitions. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, past wounds, family challenges, or just feeling stuck, you deserve a space to heal and move forward. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with individuals and families who have faced trauma, immigration-related stress, and emotional hardship.
Healing is possible. You don’t have to carry this alone. Life can be overwhelming—especially when you’ve experienced trauma, loss, or major life transitions. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, past wounds, family challenges, or just feeling stuck, you deserve a space to heal and move forward. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with individuals and families who have faced trauma, immigration-related stress, and emotional hardship.
In essence, the ideal therapy client is someone who is motivated to improve their emotional health, who seeks understanding and healing from their struggles. They want to reduce their emotional suffering, whether it’s anxiety, sadness, or feelings of overwhelm. Therapy provides them with hope for alleviating their distress. They desire personal growth and change, seeking to become a better version of themselves. They want a safe, supportive environment where they can open up and be heard without fear of judgment, allowing them to process their thoughts and emotions. They want to feel more content with their lives.
In essence, the ideal therapy client is someone who is motivated to improve their emotional health, who seeks understanding and healing from their struggles. They want to reduce their emotional suffering, whether it’s anxiety, sadness, or feelings of overwhelm. Therapy provides them with hope for alleviating their distress. They desire personal growth and change, seeking to become a better version of themselves. They want a safe, supportive environment where they can open up and be heard without fear of judgment, allowing them to process their thoughts and emotions. They want to feel more content with their lives.
I believe a good foundation for growth is a non-judgmental environment that helps build a safer space for an individual. I hope to be able to foster a space that will encourage and empower individuals to take the lead in finding opportunities to learn more about themselves, their relationships, and their environment. I aspire to collaborate with individuals from across the life-span and their support systems to create and reach goals throughout the healing process.
I believe a good foundation for growth is a non-judgmental environment that helps build a safer space for an individual. I hope to be able to foster a space that will encourage and empower individuals to take the lead in finding opportunities to learn more about themselves, their relationships, and their environment. I aspire to collaborate with individuals from across the life-span and their support systems to create and reach goals throughout the healing process.
You might be navigating intense emotions, daily stressors, or life changes that feel overwhelming. My ideal client values a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves, learn coping skills, and build resilience. They want to feel heard, develop practical strategies for managing challenges, and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.
You might be navigating intense emotions, daily stressors, or life changes that feel overwhelming. My ideal client values a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves, learn coping skills, and build resilience. They want to feel heard, develop practical strategies for managing challenges, and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I also support the Latino community and anyone navigating grief, family strain, identity, or major transitions.
If you've been carrying the weight of anxiety, grief, or addiction for longer than you'd like to admit, you're not alone, and you don't have to keep carrying it by yourself. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families through some of life's hardest seasons - trauma, substance use, mental health struggles, relationship strain, and major life changes. After 26 years in this field, I've learned that healing doesn't require perfection, only willingness. Whatever brought you here, I'm glad you're here.
I also support the Latino community and anyone navigating grief, family strain, identity, or major transitions.
If you've been carrying the weight of anxiety, grief, or addiction for longer than you'd like to admit, you're not alone, and you don't have to keep carrying it by yourself. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families through some of life's hardest seasons - trauma, substance use, mental health struggles, relationship strain, and major life changes. After 26 years in this field, I've learned that healing doesn't require perfection, only willingness. Whatever brought you here, I'm glad you're here.
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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.