Hispanic and Latino Therapists in San Antonio, TX

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Salaam Counseling Connections and Associates PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78260  (Online Only)
Having grown up in a multicultural environment with a Hispanic and Middle Eastern family, I know the importance of processing issues related to acculturation, problems of adjustments to a new culture, and the emotional rollercoaster of experiencing cultural shock.
I am an English & Spanish speaking therapist. I believe that life can sometimes turn difficult and painful, and at these times, reaching out for help can be reassuring and powerful. If you are feeling depressed, distressed, or anxious I can help. Together you and I will sift through the layers, untangle the thicket, and emerge more certain and clear. As we understand you better, we can use that knowledge to carve out a new path for you, one that offers greater ease and contentment.
Having grown up in a multicultural environment with a Hispanic and Middle Eastern family, I know the importance of processing issues related to acculturation, problems of adjustments to a new culture, and the emotional rollercoaster of experiencing cultural shock.
I am an English & Spanish speaking therapist. I believe that life can sometimes turn difficult and painful, and at these times, reaching out for help can be reassuring and powerful. If you are feeling depressed, distressed, or anxious I can help. Together you and I will sift through the layers, untangle the thicket, and emerge more certain and clear. As we understand you better, we can use that knowledge to carve out a new path for you, one that offers greater ease and contentment.
(210) 940-3117 View (210) 940-3117
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Niyell N Ascencio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258  (Online Only)
I enjoy working clients from diverse populations but I particularly enjoy working with individuals from hispanic backgrounds. Being hispanic in America is definitely a different experience and sometimes stressful and I help my clients navigate these things. Whether its interpersonal issues with family, friends, relationships, or work I give my clients the tools to navigate major life transitions. I also work with individuals that struggles with anxiety and depression. As well as athletes recovering from accidents and trauma.
I enjoy working clients from diverse populations but I particularly enjoy working with individuals from hispanic backgrounds. Being hispanic in America is definitely a different experience and sometimes stressful and I help my clients navigate these things. Whether its interpersonal issues with family, friends, relationships, or work I give my clients the tools to navigate major life transitions. I also work with individuals that struggles with anxiety and depression. As well as athletes recovering from accidents and trauma.
(210) 972-3079 View (210) 972-3079
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Raisa Núñez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
Experiencing life as an Afro-Latina and Dominican American, I am passionate about providing services to individuals and couples in BIPOC, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Maybe you’re feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or maybe you don’t have the words for what you are feeling. I believe everyone goes through challenges at one point or another – I am here to help you navigate through those challenges and support you showing up as your authentic self. I work with individuals, couples and families (chosen/blood).
Experiencing life as an Afro-Latina and Dominican American, I am passionate about providing services to individuals and couples in BIPOC, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Maybe you’re feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or maybe you don’t have the words for what you are feeling. I believe everyone goes through challenges at one point or another – I am here to help you navigate through those challenges and support you showing up as your authentic self. I work with individuals, couples and families (chosen/blood).
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Angelica M. Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78248
Hi, I’m Angelica M. Torres, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate motivated by a passion for ending the stigma surrounding mental health in the Latinx community. As a first-generation college student and daughter of Mexican immigrants, I firsthand understand the unique pressures and challenges faced by individuals trailblazing paths for themselves and their families. It's been my greatest honor to work with individuals sharing similar stories, providing them a space to feel seen and empowered on their journey towards growth and self-discovery.
Hi, I’m Angelica M. Torres, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate motivated by a passion for ending the stigma surrounding mental health in the Latinx community. As a first-generation college student and daughter of Mexican immigrants, I firsthand understand the unique pressures and challenges faced by individuals trailblazing paths for themselves and their families. It's been my greatest honor to work with individuals sharing similar stories, providing them a space to feel seen and empowered on their journey towards growth and self-discovery.
(830) 224-2510 View (830) 224-2510
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Kimberly Priscilla Gallegos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78251  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a proud Hispanic Millennial woman who has 10 years of experience working on normalizing talking about mental health and lifting the stigma, I am ready to give back to my community as a therapist.
Let’s face it, it’s been rough in this post pandemic world, but you are not alone. We've been diagnosed by social media apps and are learning more about depression, anxiety, lack of emotions or lack of ability to regulate them, generational trauma, and everything in between, but what do we do about it? My clients are the ones tired of letting stuff live in their head rent free and want to challenge those crippling narratives. My clients know they deserve better but may need to work on building confidence to realize they are the writer of their own story.
As a proud Hispanic Millennial woman who has 10 years of experience working on normalizing talking about mental health and lifting the stigma, I am ready to give back to my community as a therapist.
Let’s face it, it’s been rough in this post pandemic world, but you are not alone. We've been diagnosed by social media apps and are learning more about depression, anxiety, lack of emotions or lack of ability to regulate them, generational trauma, and everything in between, but what do we do about it? My clients are the ones tired of letting stuff live in their head rent free and want to challenge those crippling narratives. My clients know they deserve better but may need to work on building confidence to realize they are the writer of their own story.
(726) 227-2312 View (726) 227-2312
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Ashley Nichole Villar
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78245  (Online Only)
I have experience in working with an array of human of all ages, including veterans, first responders, individuals with serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, childhood trauma, interpersonal violence, familial discord, parent/child conflict, involvement in the criminal justice system, self-esteem and Latino generational trauma.
Hi, my name is Ashley, I am so glad you made it here. This may have been a challenge for you, maybe it’s something you’ve been putting off for a while now, or perhaps this is your first time navigating your mental health journey. Regardless, it’s confusing, am I right? No worries, you and I will go through this together while helping you figure out what “feeling better” looks like for you. I believe we can still bloom in the shadows. I believe we are capable of doing extraordinary things when we are able to put all of the pieces together, as well as focus on the things we’ve ignored for far too long.
I have experience in working with an array of human of all ages, including veterans, first responders, individuals with serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, childhood trauma, interpersonal violence, familial discord, parent/child conflict, involvement in the criminal justice system, self-esteem and Latino generational trauma.
Hi, my name is Ashley, I am so glad you made it here. This may have been a challenge for you, maybe it’s something you’ve been putting off for a while now, or perhaps this is your first time navigating your mental health journey. Regardless, it’s confusing, am I right? No worries, you and I will go through this together while helping you figure out what “feeling better” looks like for you. I believe we can still bloom in the shadows. I believe we are capable of doing extraordinary things when we are able to put all of the pieces together, as well as focus on the things we’ve ignored for far too long.
(726) 227-1891 View (726) 227-1891
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Krysten Aldape
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78248
My passion for working with couples and young adults within the Latinx/ Hispanic community drives my dedication to their well-being and success.
As a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with 1.5 years of experience, I specialize in both individual and couples counseling. I bring a comprehensive understanding of the intricate familial and cultural dynamics within the Latinx community that significantly influence relationship and individual functioning. My expertise lies in guiding couples through challenges such as infidelity, communication breakdowns, trust issues, and intimacy concerns. I also work closely with individuals to foster personal empowerment, establish healthy boundaries, and navigate the unique complexities of the Hispanic culture.
My passion for working with couples and young adults within the Latinx/ Hispanic community drives my dedication to their well-being and success.
As a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with 1.5 years of experience, I specialize in both individual and couples counseling. I bring a comprehensive understanding of the intricate familial and cultural dynamics within the Latinx community that significantly influence relationship and individual functioning. My expertise lies in guiding couples through challenges such as infidelity, communication breakdowns, trust issues, and intimacy concerns. I also work closely with individuals to foster personal empowerment, establish healthy boundaries, and navigate the unique complexities of the Hispanic culture.
(210) 361-8132 View (210) 361-8132
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Cannenta Center San Antonio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
Cannenta Center for Healing and Empowerment - San Antonio team is ready to walk with you through your healing journey. We provide culturally sensitive services and are passionate about helping the Hispanic community overcome generational and cultural trauma along with individual growth and healing. Cannenta Center- El equipo de San Antonio esta listo para caminar a tu lado en tu jornada de bienestar emocional. Brindamos servicios culturalmente sensibles y nos apasiona ayudar a la comunidad hispana a superar el trauma generacional y cultural junto con el crecimiento y la curación individual.
Cannenta Center for Healing and Empowerment - San Antonio team is ready to walk with you through your healing journey. We provide culturally sensitive services and are passionate about helping the Hispanic community overcome generational and cultural trauma along with individual growth and healing. Cannenta Center- El equipo de San Antonio esta listo para caminar a tu lado en tu jornada de bienestar emocional. Brindamos servicios culturalmente sensibles y nos apasiona ayudar a la comunidad hispana a superar el trauma generacional y cultural junto con el crecimiento y la curación individual.
(469) 434-2866 View (469) 434-2866
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Jeffrey Cabral
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78204  (Online Only)
As a Hispanic, Bilingual, Queer-identifying therapist in San Antonio, I am capable of navigating you towards success.
You may be experiencing symptoms and signs of depression that are weighing you down. Are you finding more triggers for anxiety that are impacting your ability to get through your day, such as the worldwide Covid pandemic or current social and political issues? Is your goal to develop healthy relationship boundaries with your significant other? Are you in search of LGBT affirming therapy? If the answer is Yes, this is where I step in. You need a professional support system and advocate to provide you a safe space where you can dig deep into those challenging emotions and begin to work on becoming your most authentic self.
As a Hispanic, Bilingual, Queer-identifying therapist in San Antonio, I am capable of navigating you towards success.
You may be experiencing symptoms and signs of depression that are weighing you down. Are you finding more triggers for anxiety that are impacting your ability to get through your day, such as the worldwide Covid pandemic or current social and political issues? Is your goal to develop healthy relationship boundaries with your significant other? Are you in search of LGBT affirming therapy? If the answer is Yes, this is where I step in. You need a professional support system and advocate to provide you a safe space where you can dig deep into those challenging emotions and begin to work on becoming your most authentic self.
(210) 361-3730 View (210) 361-3730
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Naiely M Saldana
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS Ed
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78259
Welcome! I'm Naiely Saldana, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Hispanic counselor, I provide a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Welcome! I'm Naiely Saldana, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Hispanic counselor, I provide a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
(956) 395-3769 View (956) 395-3769
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Rosario (Rosie) Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230  (Online Only)
As a bilingual counselor and a native of a Texas border town, I can relate to the Hispanic culture and connect to the level of understanding, experience, and lifestyle the culture forms.
My desire is to invest in people’s mental health and their well-being by working together to achieve goals, find their highest potential, and become whole. I work with my clients as they transition in life, working in unison to fulfill a positive, energetic, and meaningful life. My intentions are to join and meet my clients where they find themselves in life. It is my humble desire to help individuals seek opportunities for self discovery. Whether you are a student, have a professional career, seeking direction in life, and/or require a safe, empathetic, and understanding atmosphere, I am ready to assist you.
As a bilingual counselor and a native of a Texas border town, I can relate to the Hispanic culture and connect to the level of understanding, experience, and lifestyle the culture forms.
My desire is to invest in people’s mental health and their well-being by working together to achieve goals, find their highest potential, and become whole. I work with my clients as they transition in life, working in unison to fulfill a positive, energetic, and meaningful life. My intentions are to join and meet my clients where they find themselves in life. It is my humble desire to help individuals seek opportunities for self discovery. Whether you are a student, have a professional career, seeking direction in life, and/or require a safe, empathetic, and understanding atmosphere, I am ready to assist you.
(210) 791-6585 View (210) 791-6585
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Noah Elias Flores
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212
My Hispanic identity shows in my appreciation of family and community.
My focus as a therapist is on healing trauma through the attachment lens. When defining trauma, I like to quote Gabor Mate who states that Trauma is not what happens to you, it is what happens inside you. The traumatic event may have been the abandonment that happened years ago, but the trauma itself is the crippling fear inside when someone we love doesn't respond quickly enough. Unfortunately, we can't change the past, but we Can change the ways it affects our present and our future. I hope to offer you closure by helping you understand the How and Why of your trauma.
My Hispanic identity shows in my appreciation of family and community.
My focus as a therapist is on healing trauma through the attachment lens. When defining trauma, I like to quote Gabor Mate who states that Trauma is not what happens to you, it is what happens inside you. The traumatic event may have been the abandonment that happened years ago, but the trauma itself is the crippling fear inside when someone we love doesn't respond quickly enough. Unfortunately, we can't change the past, but we Can change the ways it affects our present and our future. I hope to offer you closure by helping you understand the How and Why of your trauma.
(737) 727-3280 View (737) 727-3280
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Nala Counseling & Wellness (Group in TX & NM)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78201  (Online Only)
Welcome to Nala Counseling & Wellness! Our diverse, experienced and compassionate therapists are dedicated to providing a culturally sensitive and supportive environment for all. We offer telehealth counseling for individuals, couples, and families with specialities in serving our BIPOC, Hispanic, Latinx, Spanish-speaking & LGBTQ+ communities. We understand the unique challenges you face and we are here to help you navigate them with respect and understanding. We will support you in overcoming obstacles and embracing your authentic self. While, your past influences who you are, it doesn’t have to define your future. We welcome you!
Welcome to Nala Counseling & Wellness! Our diverse, experienced and compassionate therapists are dedicated to providing a culturally sensitive and supportive environment for all. We offer telehealth counseling for individuals, couples, and families with specialities in serving our BIPOC, Hispanic, Latinx, Spanish-speaking & LGBTQ+ communities. We understand the unique challenges you face and we are here to help you navigate them with respect and understanding. We will support you in overcoming obstacles and embracing your authentic self. While, your past influences who you are, it doesn’t have to define your future. We welcome you!
(737) 201-1590 View (737) 201-1590
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Sandra Villarreal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78233
Hello/Hola and thank you for visiting my page. I would like to share with you a little bit about myself. I am a bilingual Hispanic professional that has over 20 years of experience in social work/counseling working with children in various settings primarily in school systems and in the juvenile justice system. I have worked in the past with children and families on various mental health disorders such as Depression, Generalized Anxiety, ADHD, and Bipolar to name a few. I tend to use an eclectic of approaches to help clients from solution focus to person center therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Hello/Hola and thank you for visiting my page. I would like to share with you a little bit about myself. I am a bilingual Hispanic professional that has over 20 years of experience in social work/counseling working with children in various settings primarily in school systems and in the juvenile justice system. I have worked in the past with children and families on various mental health disorders such as Depression, Generalized Anxiety, ADHD, and Bipolar to name a few. I tend to use an eclectic of approaches to help clients from solution focus to person center therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
(830) 402-4181 View (830) 402-4181
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Amaranta Penate-Marty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78260  (Online Only)
Being able to reach both cultures: North American and Hispanic, has also opened my understanding of other relationship problems in couples and families when language and culture are barriers in their interactions.
Hi! I am a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist that sees this profession more as a calling than a job. I love helping people understand that they can have healthier and happier lives if they invest a little bit of time in understanding their way of thinking and how this impact their emotions and behaviors.
Being able to reach both cultures: North American and Hispanic, has also opened my understanding of other relationship problems in couples and families when language and culture are barriers in their interactions.
Hi! I am a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist that sees this profession more as a calling than a job. I love helping people understand that they can have healthier and happier lives if they invest a little bit of time in understanding their way of thinking and how this impact their emotions and behaviors.
(210) 940-0793 View (210) 940-0793
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Janie Alejandra Montiel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78253
I practice through a client centered lens acknowledging and validating each person’s experience so they can take control of their narrative. My experience has been working with children, adolescents, and adults through various mental health issues. I work with clients in a non-directive approach promoting a safe space for them to take ownership of their own story using CBT, DBT, play therapy for children, and strengths-based approaches. I also provide psychotherapy in Spanish to serve the Latino community. I am available to meet each person where they are in their healing process.
I practice through a client centered lens acknowledging and validating each person’s experience so they can take control of their narrative. My experience has been working with children, adolescents, and adults through various mental health issues. I work with clients in a non-directive approach promoting a safe space for them to take ownership of their own story using CBT, DBT, play therapy for children, and strengths-based approaches. I also provide psychotherapy in Spanish to serve the Latino community. I am available to meet each person where they are in their healing process.
(210) 405-9356 View (210) 405-9356
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Irma Candelario
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78204  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am Irma Candelario, a bilingual licensed professional counselor fluent in English and Spanish committed to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive mental health care. As a proud member of the Hispanic community, I understand the importance of cultural identity and its impact on mental health. I strive to create an inclusive and affirming environment where clients feel understood, respected, and valued for who they are. I am committed to providing culturally competent care to clients and honor each individual’s unique background and experiences, tailoring therapy to meet their specific needs.
Welcome! I am Irma Candelario, a bilingual licensed professional counselor fluent in English and Spanish committed to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive mental health care. As a proud member of the Hispanic community, I understand the importance of cultural identity and its impact on mental health. I strive to create an inclusive and affirming environment where clients feel understood, respected, and valued for who they are. I am committed to providing culturally competent care to clients and honor each individual’s unique background and experiences, tailoring therapy to meet their specific needs.
(806) 410-1610 View (806) 410-1610
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Ashley Ramirez
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240
Change is scary, but so is staying the same. Pursuing therapy can be intimidating, but it is courageous work, so I am glad that you are here! I have experience working with concerns related to grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about supporting the Latinx community as well. I also have extensive experience working with young adults and college students navigating various life transitions.
Change is scary, but so is staying the same. Pursuing therapy can be intimidating, but it is courageous work, so I am glad that you are here! I have experience working with concerns related to grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about supporting the Latinx community as well. I also have extensive experience working with young adults and college students navigating various life transitions.
(281) 823-8880 View (281) 823-8880
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Evelyn Patricia Leon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258  (Online Only)
As hispanic woman raised in Guatemala, I am living embodiment the impact hard work and dedication can have on achieving your goals.
My passion is to Empower Women to find their purpose in life and live it wholeheartedly. Sometimes in life it can feel as though there is no end to our problems, and we have reached a dead end. As a Christian counselor, I commit myself to working with those who truly desire a change in their life so that together, we can find the answer they seek. My main focus is YOU and making sure we utilize the correct skills to overcome the life's struggles you may be facing. If you allow me, I would be honored to be on this journey with you.
As hispanic woman raised in Guatemala, I am living embodiment the impact hard work and dedication can have on achieving your goals.
My passion is to Empower Women to find their purpose in life and live it wholeheartedly. Sometimes in life it can feel as though there is no end to our problems, and we have reached a dead end. As a Christian counselor, I commit myself to working with those who truly desire a change in their life so that together, we can find the answer they seek. My main focus is YOU and making sure we utilize the correct skills to overcome the life's struggles you may be facing. If you allow me, I would be honored to be on this journey with you.
(210) 970-7154 View (210) 970-7154
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Brianna Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78201  (Online Only)
Hi there! I am an LPC-A and provisionally credentialed Art Therapist. I am Hispanic and bilingual in English and Spanish. As a therapist, I believe in meeting my clients where they are to establish a good therapeutic relationship in which we can begin to work and grow. Therapy is a safe space for us to work through the challenges of everyday life, as well as deeply rooted issues. Using respect, empathy, humor, and creativity, change can really begin in your life. As an art therapist, I strongly believe in using art wherever possible, as art is our universal language where we can achieve mutual understanding and self-discovery.
Hi there! I am an LPC-A and provisionally credentialed Art Therapist. I am Hispanic and bilingual in English and Spanish. As a therapist, I believe in meeting my clients where they are to establish a good therapeutic relationship in which we can begin to work and grow. Therapy is a safe space for us to work through the challenges of everyday life, as well as deeply rooted issues. Using respect, empathy, humor, and creativity, change can really begin in your life. As an art therapist, I strongly believe in using art wherever possible, as art is our universal language where we can achieve mutual understanding and self-discovery.
(817) 241-3322 View (817) 241-3322
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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.