Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Dallas, TX

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Julieth Arellano Gaona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205  (Online Only)
Hello! I am one of the founders of I AM Therapy. As the daughter of immigrants, I understand first hand the importance of representation in any space and the challenges that come with looking for the American dream. That is why I am so passionate about providing mental health services to the Hispanic/Latin and BIPOC community whether that be in English or Spanish. This includes working with clients with trauma backgrounds such as domestic violence, growing up in an abusive home, immigration trauma, life transitions, grief, religious trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Hello! I am one of the founders of I AM Therapy. As the daughter of immigrants, I understand first hand the importance of representation in any space and the challenges that come with looking for the American dream. That is why I am so passionate about providing mental health services to the Hispanic/Latin and BIPOC community whether that be in English or Spanish. This includes working with clients with trauma backgrounds such as domestic violence, growing up in an abusive home, immigration trauma, life transitions, grief, religious trauma, depression, and anxiety.
(214) 624-6782 View (214) 624-6782
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Diana G. Rodriguez
Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
I specialize in bilingual and bicultural counseling for Hispanic/Latinx/e youth, young adults, and families by using strength-based approaches like EMDR and Family Therapy.
¡Bienvenidos! As a bicultural and bilingual counselor, I strive to understand your perspective and offer compassionate care. Whether you're facing life transitions, trauma, or everyday stressors, I'm here to help. Together, we'll focus on building resilience, improving family dynamics, and achieving emotional well-being. My goal is to create a safe, empathetic space where you can explore your experiences and feel empowered through strength-based approaches like EMDR and Family Therapy. Let’s work together to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
I specialize in bilingual and bicultural counseling for Hispanic/Latinx/e youth, young adults, and families by using strength-based approaches like EMDR and Family Therapy.
¡Bienvenidos! As a bicultural and bilingual counselor, I strive to understand your perspective and offer compassionate care. Whether you're facing life transitions, trauma, or everyday stressors, I'm here to help. Together, we'll focus on building resilience, improving family dynamics, and achieving emotional well-being. My goal is to create a safe, empathetic space where you can explore your experiences and feel empowered through strength-based approaches like EMDR and Family Therapy. Let’s work together to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
(469) 551-4454 View (469) 551-4454
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JoAngeli Kasper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75202  (Online Only)
I am a first-generation, Latinx, Mexican American female. As someone who has struggled, fought, and overcome, I consider it a privilege to assist others in finding their way through their journey. I am a dancer, an artist, a creator, a mother, a wife, a survivor, a counselor, and a Ph.D. student in marriage and family therapy- aspects that assist me in the creative connection that I believe therapy to be. Counseling is an art form in that a person is given permission to gain access to what is most personal, private, and possibly broken within.
I am a first-generation, Latinx, Mexican American female. As someone who has struggled, fought, and overcome, I consider it a privilege to assist others in finding their way through their journey. I am a dancer, an artist, a creator, a mother, a wife, a survivor, a counselor, and a Ph.D. student in marriage and family therapy- aspects that assist me in the creative connection that I believe therapy to be. Counseling is an art form in that a person is given permission to gain access to what is most personal, private, and possibly broken within.
(214) 617-1764 View (214) 617-1764
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Journey with Pegasus Therapy PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
Let's create a safe place for you to be able to explore; whether you need to explore your anxiety, self-esteem, or even past trauma. I enjoy helping others work on understanding and learning how to manage anxiety. I have insight within the Latinx community and enjoy working on stopping generational trauma. Trauma is a difficult journey to work through, however, it is not impossible. We will begin this journey by allowing yourself to be open and curious throughout this process. Let's set realistic goals and take one step at a time.
Let's create a safe place for you to be able to explore; whether you need to explore your anxiety, self-esteem, or even past trauma. I enjoy helping others work on understanding and learning how to manage anxiety. I have insight within the Latinx community and enjoy working on stopping generational trauma. Trauma is a difficult journey to work through, however, it is not impossible. We will begin this journey by allowing yourself to be open and curious throughout this process. Let's set realistic goals and take one step at a time.
(214) 367-5021 View (214) 367-5021
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Christopher Avila
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Chris embodies social justice by utilizing an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approach in the therapy space. To promote transparency and share how they navigate the world, Chris is Latinx/e biracial, queer, nonbinary/agender, neurodivergent, fat/larger-bodied person. Chris is also in an interracial marriage with their Black husband, and they have one dog together. Chris continues to further their learning and understanding within therapy by centering disabled, queer, transgender, and BIPOC folk in the research they read and the educational materials they engage with.
Chris embodies social justice by utilizing an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approach in the therapy space. To promote transparency and share how they navigate the world, Chris is Latinx/e biracial, queer, nonbinary/agender, neurodivergent, fat/larger-bodied person. Chris is also in an interracial marriage with their Black husband, and they have one dog together. Chris continues to further their learning and understanding within therapy by centering disabled, queer, transgender, and BIPOC folk in the research they read and the educational materials they engage with.
(469) 871-5034 View (469) 871-5034
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Christal N. Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204  (Online Only)
My mission is to empower others by helping them find their voice and supporting them on their journey to find freedom through therapy. I place great value on the uniqueness of each client I serve. I understand that each one is the true expert of their own story and circumstances. I’m originally from San Antonio. My cultural experience is rooted in being a BIPOC woman and being immersed in Hispanic cultural experiences and enmeshed in military traditions. I confidently navigate through cultural contexts with the LGBTQ community, military families, various religious affiliations, and other marginalized minority groups.
My mission is to empower others by helping them find their voice and supporting them on their journey to find freedom through therapy. I place great value on the uniqueness of each client I serve. I understand that each one is the true expert of their own story and circumstances. I’m originally from San Antonio. My cultural experience is rooted in being a BIPOC woman and being immersed in Hispanic cultural experiences and enmeshed in military traditions. I confidently navigate through cultural contexts with the LGBTQ community, military families, various religious affiliations, and other marginalized minority groups.
(210) 970-7390 View (210) 970-7390
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Isabella Cerritos
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75230
I provide a safe space for Gen Z and Millennial Latinx folx to explore various aspects of themselves, their identity, and their culture.
Are you ready to be more vulnerable but aren’t sure where to start? Have you found yourself struggling to share honestly with those around you? Or maybe you’ve tried sharing more of yourself with others, but you aren’t sure where you belong or if others will accept you? Our families can have a big impact on how we show up in our adult relationships. Cultural messages often impact how safe we feel to be fully ourselves. Shame and guilt can hold us back from experiencing intimacy and connection with ourselves and others. Together we will help you heal from any past wounds so you can feel more aligned in the present.
I provide a safe space for Gen Z and Millennial Latinx folx to explore various aspects of themselves, their identity, and their culture.
Are you ready to be more vulnerable but aren’t sure where to start? Have you found yourself struggling to share honestly with those around you? Or maybe you’ve tried sharing more of yourself with others, but you aren’t sure where you belong or if others will accept you? Our families can have a big impact on how we show up in our adult relationships. Cultural messages often impact how safe we feel to be fully ourselves. Shame and guilt can hold us back from experiencing intimacy and connection with ourselves and others. Together we will help you heal from any past wounds so you can feel more aligned in the present.
(469) 654-4399 View (469) 654-4399
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Alejandra Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
I'm very please to serve the Hispanic/Latino community and have a multicultural practice.
I strongly believe in the potential of human beings to access their inner resources to create change and empower themselves to have the quality of life they want and they deserve. I am a Spanish/English Bilingual Therapist who works with adults. As an immigrant myself, I understand cross-cultural and acculturation situations that hinder daily life due to immigration processes. Part of my focus as a therapist is to comprehend and work with the nuances of different backgrounds and cultural needs. I have been a hypnotherapist for over 14 years. I have extensive training and experience in Traditional and Ericksonian Hypnosis. I also have training in healing emotional wounds through regressive techniques. I truly believe hypnosis is a magnificent technique to help clients reach out their inner resources, create change and empower themselves. As an active member of the North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis, I’ve had the opportunity to be part of international congresses in Mexico and Costa Rica as well as facilitated webinars with similar groups of professionals in Italy, France and Reunion Island.
I'm very please to serve the Hispanic/Latino community and have a multicultural practice.
I strongly believe in the potential of human beings to access their inner resources to create change and empower themselves to have the quality of life they want and they deserve. I am a Spanish/English Bilingual Therapist who works with adults. As an immigrant myself, I understand cross-cultural and acculturation situations that hinder daily life due to immigration processes. Part of my focus as a therapist is to comprehend and work with the nuances of different backgrounds and cultural needs. I have been a hypnotherapist for over 14 years. I have extensive training and experience in Traditional and Ericksonian Hypnosis. I also have training in healing emotional wounds through regressive techniques. I truly believe hypnosis is a magnificent technique to help clients reach out their inner resources, create change and empower themselves. As an active member of the North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis, I’ve had the opportunity to be part of international congresses in Mexico and Costa Rica as well as facilitated webinars with similar groups of professionals in Italy, France and Reunion Island.
(469) 256-6876 View (469) 256-6876
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Therapy Works Counseling, Terapia en tu idioma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
En Therapy Works tenemos un equipo de terapeutas Hispanas y bilingües en español e inglés con licencia, certificaciones, amplia experiencia y avaladas para Terapia psicologica y hacer las evaluaciones clínicas de salud mental para su proceso de inmigración. At Therapy Works we have a team of Hispanic and bilingual therapists in Spanish and English who are licensed, certified, extensively experienced and specialized on Psychological Therapy and clinical mental health evaluations for your immigration process.
En Therapy Works tenemos un equipo de terapeutas Hispanas y bilingües en español e inglés con licencia, certificaciones, amplia experiencia y avaladas para Terapia psicologica y hacer las evaluaciones clínicas de salud mental para su proceso de inmigración. At Therapy Works we have a team of Hispanic and bilingual therapists in Spanish and English who are licensed, certified, extensively experienced and specialized on Psychological Therapy and clinical mental health evaluations for your immigration process.
(469) 908-3696 View (469) 908-3696
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Teresa Montes-Montalvo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapist based in Texas and extended my services to California. I received my Masters from the Pacific Oaks College based in Pasadena, CA. I have been practice for 14 years. I help the Latinx community heal and process their trauma, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, struggling with career and stress, and depression. I provide services to young Latinx students in their last semesters of their mental health careers.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapist based in Texas and extended my services to California. I received my Masters from the Pacific Oaks College based in Pasadena, CA. I have been practice for 14 years. I help the Latinx community heal and process their trauma, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, struggling with career and stress, and depression. I provide services to young Latinx students in their last semesters of their mental health careers.
(832) 862-8493 View (832) 862-8493
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Veronica Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75225  (Online Only)
I only work with individual adults and it must be noted that I have experience working with African American, Latino, and LGBTQ+ communities.
The purpose of therapy is to create positive improvement within the individual, and to establish a higher quality of life. My approach to counseling/therapy varies somewhat with the needs of my clients. Primarily, I use the cognitive-behavioral approach to counseling/therapy. My style is interactive and I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration between client and therapist, for doing so creates equality within the therapeutic setting. Let the transformation begin!
I only work with individual adults and it must be noted that I have experience working with African American, Latino, and LGBTQ+ communities.
The purpose of therapy is to create positive improvement within the individual, and to establish a higher quality of life. My approach to counseling/therapy varies somewhat with the needs of my clients. Primarily, I use the cognitive-behavioral approach to counseling/therapy. My style is interactive and I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration between client and therapist, for doing so creates equality within the therapeutic setting. Let the transformation begin!
(469) 336-6175 View (469) 336-6175
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Raisa Núñez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75208
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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Debbie Seeger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Concentration in Latinx Counseling.
Every journey begins with a single step. You're here, you’ve made that crucial first step. I will bring a spirit of warmth, authenticity, and compassion to our work together…and a bit of humor from time to time as well. I hold no judgment about the past as we work together toward your desired future. You can learn to communicate your needs and manage conflict. I became a therapist because I have personally experienced the power of therapy. You are the expert on you. My job is to walk alongside you as you explore where you’ve been, where you are, and where you want to go.
in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Concentration in Latinx Counseling.
Every journey begins with a single step. You're here, you’ve made that crucial first step. I will bring a spirit of warmth, authenticity, and compassion to our work together…and a bit of humor from time to time as well. I hold no judgment about the past as we work together toward your desired future. You can learn to communicate your needs and manage conflict. I became a therapist because I have personally experienced the power of therapy. You are the expert on you. My job is to walk alongside you as you explore where you’ve been, where you are, and where you want to go.
(512) 858-8455 View (512) 858-8455
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Niyell N Ascencio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231  (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.
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.
(210) 972-3079 View (210) 972-3079
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Zaira Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75211
As an immigrant myself, I am aware and understand the complexities that the Hispanic community experiences in the USA.
I am a bilingual counselor who specializes on helping clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and/or history of trauma. Do you have communication problems in your relationship? Do you wonder if there is anything you can do (or if you should even try) to save your relationship? Do you struggle with anxiety? Is your excessive worrying getting in the way of enjoying your life? Do have trouble engaging in activities you used to enjoy? Are you isolating, leaving you feeling lonely, or sad? Did you have a difficult childhood or experienced a traumatic event and it's affecting your current life or relationships?
As an immigrant myself, I am aware and understand the complexities that the Hispanic community experiences in the USA.
I am a bilingual counselor who specializes on helping clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and/or history of trauma. Do you have communication problems in your relationship? Do you wonder if there is anything you can do (or if you should even try) to save your relationship? Do you struggle with anxiety? Is your excessive worrying getting in the way of enjoying your life? Do have trouble engaging in activities you used to enjoy? Are you isolating, leaving you feeling lonely, or sad? Did you have a difficult childhood or experienced a traumatic event and it's affecting your current life or relationships?
(817) 670-9724 View (817) 670-9724
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Amy E Nickerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75217
Hello! I'm Amy Nickerson and I am a licensed clinical social worker and trauma informed psychotherapist specializing in adolescents ages 12 and up and adults of all ages seeking treatment in some of their most challenging moments in their lives. I have spent 20 years as a helping professional including hospital social worker, Mental health first responder, and psychiatric facility therapist. I hold a B.S. in Psychology and MSW from Our Lady of the Lake University with specialization in Hispanic/Latinx children and families. Common diagnoses treated include Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and adjustment disorders.
Hello! I'm Amy Nickerson and I am a licensed clinical social worker and trauma informed psychotherapist specializing in adolescents ages 12 and up and adults of all ages seeking treatment in some of their most challenging moments in their lives. I have spent 20 years as a helping professional including hospital social worker, Mental health first responder, and psychiatric facility therapist. I hold a B.S. in Psychology and MSW from Our Lady of the Lake University with specialization in Hispanic/Latinx children and families. Common diagnoses treated include Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and adjustment disorders.
(469) 689-9120 View (469) 689-9120
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Rosario (Rosie) Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206  (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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Stormy Lee Zamora
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201
As a Queer Hispanic Female, I have a passion as a therapist to support fellow LGBTQIA+ clients with things unique to our experience and lives such as coming out, working through relationships with straight friends and family, developing meaningful, healthy sexual connections with our partners, and general healing with compassion. This is what I love most about this work! I have experience working with adults and couples encompassing a wide variety of topics.
As a Queer Hispanic Female, I have a passion as a therapist to support fellow LGBTQIA+ clients with things unique to our experience and lives such as coming out, working through relationships with straight friends and family, developing meaningful, healthy sexual connections with our partners, and general healing with compassion. This is what I love most about this work! I have experience working with adults and couples encompassing a wide variety of topics.
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Katia Husemann (Hola!) Supervised By Sharon K. Bien Ma Lpc-S
LPC Intern, MC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205
My specialties include navigating the complexities of grief and loss, supporting new moms and parenting, exploring identity, and working with the Latinx community.
Hablamos Español! Hola, it’s Katia! I’m glad you made it here. Life can always feel a little (or a whole lot) better but oftentimes we get lost in the process and can’t seem to find a way back. In times like this, we either freeze and get stuck or we find an opportunity to grow and thrive. The choice is yours, and I'm here to support you to make room for the life you imagined.
My specialties include navigating the complexities of grief and loss, supporting new moms and parenting, exploring identity, and working with the Latinx community.
Hablamos Español! Hola, it’s Katia! I’m glad you made it here. Life can always feel a little (or a whole lot) better but oftentimes we get lost in the process and can’t seem to find a way back. In times like this, we either freeze and get stuck or we find an opportunity to grow and thrive. The choice is yours, and I'm here to support you to make room for the life you imagined.
(512) 858-6942 View (512) 858-6942
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Zahira Melendez - Austin Texas EMDR Intensives
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75211  (Online Only)
I serve diverse clients, including BIPOC, Latinx, and Spanish-speaking communities.
You have experienced a single-incident shock trauma—a sudden, intense event like a car accident, medical/birth trauma, assault, or witnessing these events—and your world has turned upside down. You're experiencing acute stress, panic attacks, or PTSD symptoms, making daily life overwhelming. The distress is so intense that it feels like you're constantly on edge, unable to relax. You might be replaying the memory, unable to sleep, feeling dysregulated, and even isolated. You don't feel like yourself, and despite your efforts, it's hard to function and show up the way you want. You want to get your life back and find relief fast!
I serve diverse clients, including BIPOC, Latinx, and Spanish-speaking communities.
You have experienced a single-incident shock trauma—a sudden, intense event like a car accident, medical/birth trauma, assault, or witnessing these events—and your world has turned upside down. You're experiencing acute stress, panic attacks, or PTSD symptoms, making daily life overwhelming. The distress is so intense that it feels like you're constantly on edge, unable to relax. You might be replaying the memory, unable to sleep, feeling dysregulated, and even isolated. You don't feel like yourself, and despite your efforts, it's hard to function and show up the way you want. You want to get your life back and find relief fast!
(512) 957-3360 View (512) 957-3360
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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.