Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Winter Haven, FL
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Latino Leadership Behavioral Health
Counselor, LMHC, CRT, ACT
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33881
I am the Clinical Director of Latino Leadership. At Latino Leadership the we are proud to announce the services in Mental Health Services, ABA Analyses, Santiago and Friends (Family Center for Autism), Free Clinic, Free Medications, Special Education School and Community Outreach services for all ages. For more than 17 years Latino Leadership staff have been committed to the advancement of the Central Florida Latino community and serving individuals of all cultures who live in our community.
I am the Clinical Director of Latino Leadership. At Latino Leadership the we are proud to announce the services in Mental Health Services, ABA Analyses, Santiago and Friends (Family Center for Autism), Free Clinic, Free Medications, Special Education School and Community Outreach services for all ages. For more than 17 years Latino Leadership staff have been committed to the advancement of the Central Florida Latino community and serving individuals of all cultures who live in our community.
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Welcome! As a solution-focused clinician, I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I can teach you simple, effective stress-relieving techniques that complement talk therapy. My non-judgmental approach balances the need to listen and validate your experiences while also challenging you to address and resolve life barriers. I have 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families struggling with a variety of challenges.
Welcome! As a solution-focused clinician, I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I can teach you simple, effective stress-relieving techniques that complement talk therapy. My non-judgmental approach balances the need to listen and validate your experiences while also challenging you to address and resolve life barriers. I have 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families struggling with a variety of challenges.
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Solimar Colon-Ortiz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33884 (Online Only)
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for making the decision to get started! I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I like to take a holistic approach to help you identify strengths that can assist you throughout your journey to wellness. I am ready to help you as you find your path toward love, joy, and centeredness.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for making the decision to get started! I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I like to take a holistic approach to help you identify strengths that can assist you throughout your journey to wellness. I am ready to help you as you find your path toward love, joy, and centeredness.
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A Fitzgerald Counseling Services (FCS)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33881 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a compassionate guide on your journey to healing and personal growth? I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an MA in mental health counseling and an MBA. With 14+ years of dedicated experience in the mental health field, I specialize in providing a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy. I work with a diverse clientele, including veterans, teens, and adults facing a variety of challenges. My expertise includes working individuals diagnosed with depression, trauma, NDEs, anxiety, and stress. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, knowledge, & commitment to meeting you where you are emotionally.
Are you seeking a compassionate guide on your journey to healing and personal growth? I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an MA in mental health counseling and an MBA. With 14+ years of dedicated experience in the mental health field, I specialize in providing a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy. I work with a diverse clientele, including veterans, teens, and adults facing a variety of challenges. My expertise includes working individuals diagnosed with depression, trauma, NDEs, anxiety, and stress. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, knowledge, & commitment to meeting you where you are emotionally.
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Dr. Dainery Fuentes is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. In addition, she also treats individual adults. She assists in the process of exploring and building the inner strength to allow for the growth that is necessary to transition successfully through the stages of life. Dr. Fuentes completed her Ph.D. at Yeshiva University, NYC. During her 35 years of practice, she has additionally trained in a number of areas including psychoanalytic therapy at the Cincinnati Institute. She has directed numerous psychiatric facilities and doctoral training programs.
Dr. Dainery Fuentes is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. In addition, she also treats individual adults. She assists in the process of exploring and building the inner strength to allow for the growth that is necessary to transition successfully through the stages of life. Dr. Fuentes completed her Ph.D. at Yeshiva University, NYC. During her 35 years of practice, she has additionally trained in a number of areas including psychoanalytic therapy at the Cincinnati Institute. She has directed numerous psychiatric facilities and doctoral training programs.
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I specialize in biblically-based support for various concerns: 1) Enhancing communication 2) Managing finances 3) Navigating intimacy and relationships 4) Rebuilding trust after infidelity 5) Resolving marital conflicts 6) Blended family and in-law dynamics 7) Tackling career challenges, control issues, and avoidance 8) Addressing Parental Alienation Syndrome 9) Overcoming addictions - alcohol, drugs, and sex-related 10) Transforming self-righteous attitudes. Many clients face significant marriage challenges, some considering divorce. If you're stuck in conflict cycles, I'm here to guide your way out.
I specialize in biblically-based support for various concerns: 1) Enhancing communication 2) Managing finances 3) Navigating intimacy and relationships 4) Rebuilding trust after infidelity 5) Resolving marital conflicts 6) Blended family and in-law dynamics 7) Tackling career challenges, control issues, and avoidance 8) Addressing Parental Alienation Syndrome 9) Overcoming addictions - alcohol, drugs, and sex-related 10) Transforming self-righteous attitudes. Many clients face significant marriage challenges, some considering divorce. If you're stuck in conflict cycles, I'm here to guide your way out.
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Bianca K Strudwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winter Haven, FL 33881 (Online Only)
Are you someone who frequently worries and wrestles with anxiety, particularly in your relationships with others? Do you struggle with feelings of being less than worthy, leading you to give a lot more of yourself in hopes of feeling validated? If so, I specialize in helping individuals like you improve their relationship with themselves, get untangled from societal expectations, learn to navigate their anxiety, get empowered to set boundaries, put yourself first and find fulfillment in healthier, more balanced connections with others.
Are you someone who frequently worries and wrestles with anxiety, particularly in your relationships with others? Do you struggle with feelings of being less than worthy, leading you to give a lot more of yourself in hopes of feeling validated? If so, I specialize in helping individuals like you improve their relationship with themselves, get untangled from societal expectations, learn to navigate their anxiety, get empowered to set boundaries, put yourself first and find fulfillment in healthier, more balanced connections with others.
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Doris Whyte
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSW, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33884
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” If you need support managing emotions like grief and loss, anxiety, sadness or depression, anger, and more. Even if you just need someone to talk to in a nonjudgmental setting. I'm here to support and guide you through these feelings so that we may work together to find a way ahead.
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” If you need support managing emotions like grief and loss, anxiety, sadness or depression, anger, and more. Even if you just need someone to talk to in a nonjudgmental setting. I'm here to support and guide you through these feelings so that we may work together to find a way ahead.
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Lindasia Shernelle Lawson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bartow, FL 33830 (Online Only)
Shernelle Lawson (she/her/hers) Is a student intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She is currently working on a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL. Shernelle does identify with the LGBTQ+ Community and Hispanic
Shernelle Lawson (she/her/hers) Is a student intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She is currently working on a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL. Shernelle does identify with the LGBTQ+ Community and Hispanic
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Sarah Boston
Counselor, NCAC I, CSAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bartow, FL 33830 (Online Only)
My mission is to provide culturally sensitive counseling services to adults and children that meet their unique individual needs including healthy relationships with themselves and others to promote healing from various life traumas. I commend you for taking this courageous step toward healing and personal growth. I would like to be a part of your journey towards a happier and more satisfied you.
My mission is to provide culturally sensitive counseling services to adults and children that meet their unique individual needs including healthy relationships with themselves and others to promote healing from various life traumas. I commend you for taking this courageous step toward healing and personal growth. I would like to be a part of your journey towards a happier and more satisfied you.
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Anabellys Lopez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Auburndale, FL 33823
Anxiety can fool you into believing that you’re not in control of your life. The paralyzing fear of experiencing another panic attack and the unwanted attention it brings can be debilitating. Do you have moments when the anxiety becomes so severe that you believe you are losing your mind or sense of connection to reality? Racing thoughts may consume your mind, amplifying self-doubt and loneliness. You avoid social interactions because you are worried about what others will think of you, leading to you feeling physically ill. Does your body feel overwhelmed by traumatic memories invading your sleep?
Anxiety can fool you into believing that you’re not in control of your life. The paralyzing fear of experiencing another panic attack and the unwanted attention it brings can be debilitating. Do you have moments when the anxiety becomes so severe that you believe you are losing your mind or sense of connection to reality? Racing thoughts may consume your mind, amplifying self-doubt and loneliness. You avoid social interactions because you are worried about what others will think of you, leading to you feeling physically ill. Does your body feel overwhelmed by traumatic memories invading your sleep?
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Thanks for being brave to seek help to overcome challenges and make you more resilient. My name is Floribeth Arrautt, MSW, LCSW, a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience providing psychotherapy to the elderly, adults, young teens, and children with chronic medical issues and challenges. My client population & specialty focus on providing the psychological tools and interventions that my patients need when dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic medical issues, loss & grief, obesity, emotional eating behaviors. I help my clients to build coping skills to feel better and to overcome obstacles.
Thanks for being brave to seek help to overcome challenges and make you more resilient. My name is Floribeth Arrautt, MSW, LCSW, a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience providing psychotherapy to the elderly, adults, young teens, and children with chronic medical issues and challenges. My client population & specialty focus on providing the psychological tools and interventions that my patients need when dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic medical issues, loss & grief, obesity, emotional eating behaviors. I help my clients to build coping skills to feel better and to overcome obstacles.
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Welcome to Metanova Therapy LLC! My name is Kari Rodriguez, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida. I specialize in providing therapy to individuals seeking a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience. My ideal therapy client is someone who is committed to their growth journey and is ready to engage in a collaborative and introspective process. I encourage you to take the next step and schedule a consultation. Let's explore how we can work together to help you achieve your goals and create a more fulfilling life.
Welcome to Metanova Therapy LLC! My name is Kari Rodriguez, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida. I specialize in providing therapy to individuals seeking a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience. My ideal therapy client is someone who is committed to their growth journey and is ready to engage in a collaborative and introspective process. I encourage you to take the next step and schedule a consultation. Let's explore how we can work together to help you achieve your goals and create a more fulfilling life.
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Ashley Constanzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Auburndale, FL 33823
Are you living in survival mode or on auto-pilot? You may struggle with anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt. You question if you are "good enough" and often doubt yourself. You might be trying to find which parts of you are "you" and which parts are what you became to please others or survive. Many people feel this way after living through stressful experiences, bad relationships, or trauma. Imagine if you could start understanding the "why" behind your thoughts and feelings and learn the "how" you can get to a place of clarity, confidence, and feeling in control. Your past doesn't have to decide your future.
Are you living in survival mode or on auto-pilot? You may struggle with anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt. You question if you are "good enough" and often doubt yourself. You might be trying to find which parts of you are "you" and which parts are what you became to please others or survive. Many people feel this way after living through stressful experiences, bad relationships, or trauma. Imagine if you could start understanding the "why" behind your thoughts and feelings and learn the "how" you can get to a place of clarity, confidence, and feeling in control. Your past doesn't have to decide your future.
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Brenda Canales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haines City, FL 33844 (Online Only)
Hi! Hola! I’m Brenda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ready to help you turn life’s challenges into opportunities for growth. If you're seeking a compassionate and evidence-based approach to address your mental health challenges, you've come to the right place. Whether the change is dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just figuring it out, I am here for you. I can help improve relationships, build coping skills, and enhance your overall well-being. Together, we will set goals, overcome negative thought patterns, foster resilience, and achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
Hi! Hola! I’m Brenda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ready to help you turn life’s challenges into opportunities for growth. If you're seeking a compassionate and evidence-based approach to address your mental health challenges, you've come to the right place. Whether the change is dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just figuring it out, I am here for you. I can help improve relationships, build coping skills, and enhance your overall well-being. Together, we will set goals, overcome negative thought patterns, foster resilience, and achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.
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Hi, my name is Vanessa San Millan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals and families to address a range of social and emotional issues. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, post-partum anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping others and believe that every person has the potential to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. I work with a wide range of individuals and families. I have experience with Self-esteem building, anxiety, depression, grief process, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and relationships.
Hi, my name is Vanessa San Millan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals and families to address a range of social and emotional issues. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, post-partum anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping others and believe that every person has the potential to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. I work with a wide range of individuals and families. I have experience with Self-esteem building, anxiety, depression, grief process, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and relationships.
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Dr. John Lott III
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCSOTS, CFTS
Verified Verified
Auburndale, FL 33823
I am here to assist with any mental health, personal development or life's transitions, whether it's divorce, career transition, relationship building, athletic achievement, getting unstuck, your personal attempt to discover purpose and meaning in life, or just finally deciding to move beyond whatever stuck point you are struggling with.
I am here to assist with any mental health, personal development or life's transitions, whether it's divorce, career transition, relationship building, athletic achievement, getting unstuck, your personal attempt to discover purpose and meaning in life, or just finally deciding to move beyond whatever stuck point you are struggling with.
Online Therapists
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Wendy Laza
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS, EdS, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
I am passionate about representation in mental health and pride myself on being a multiculturally competent therapist with a wide array of experiences working with diverse populations, which includes being an LGBTQA+ affirming counselor and working through challenges experienced within the Black and Hispanic communities.
I am passionate about representation in mental health and pride myself on being a multiculturally competent therapist with a wide array of experiences working with diverse populations, which includes being an LGBTQA+ affirming counselor and working through challenges experienced within the Black and Hispanic communities.
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Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32809
Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. was founded with a desire to serve the diverse community in Central Florida. Our focus is to assist with emotional and mental health needs. The extensive experience and quality of our clinicians will help you cope with life's situations while giving you professional tools to enhance your everyday life. Our Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. staff and therapists are trained in suicide prevention.
Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. was founded with a desire to serve the diverse community in Central Florida. Our focus is to assist with emotional and mental health needs. The extensive experience and quality of our clinicians will help you cope with life's situations while giving you professional tools to enhance your everyday life. Our Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. staff and therapists are trained in suicide prevention.
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Mailyn C Paredes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34481 (Online Only)
As a Hispanic - American female, I am sensitive about multicultural therapeutic practices.
I am passionate about solution - focused counseling. I believe in assisting others in identifying realistic therapy goals and helping them embark on interpersonal change. Therapy is an opportunity to gain insight into who we are, learn about our strengths, patterns, develop better coping skills, and ultimately learn ways to improve ourselves in order to achieve a greater potential in our community.
As a Hispanic - American female, I am sensitive about multicultural therapeutic practices.
I am passionate about solution - focused counseling. I believe in assisting others in identifying realistic therapy goals and helping them embark on interpersonal change. Therapy is an opportunity to gain insight into who we are, learn about our strengths, patterns, develop better coping skills, and ultimately learn ways to improve ourselves in order to achieve a greater potential in our community.
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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.