We want to help you connect with a therapist who speaks Spanish. We know finding a therapist you connect with isn’t an easy task. We know this is even more difficult when language barriers are present. Use our therapist directory to locate a therapist near you that speaks Spanish. Bilingual counselors exist and we want to help you find one that speaks your native language.Therapists That Speak Spanish
Sometimes, the most difficult part of therapy is taking that first step to seek help. With that said, I hope you find comfort knowing that you are already moving towards progress and healing. Maybe something happened in your life that has affected you and despite your efforts, it has been hard to cope, leading to feeling stressed, hopeless, anxious, or depressed. Such overwhelming symptoms and...
I have a deep-rooted compassion for helping individuals affected with a wide range of social, cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges and specialize in bilingual care for individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy for adults. I believe in utilizing present moment awareness to help reduce experienced life distress and tailor therapy to meet the client's needs. I have vast experie...
I recognize the many life challenging struggles an individual can be faced with. Therapy can be viewed as stigmatizing and can discourage people to seek mental health support. It is very important for people to choose to seek help on their own and not be forced. A person should want to feel supported and encouraged when going through these struggles and choosing therapy can be one of those...
( English | español ) I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work. I graduated from University of California at Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s degree in Community Studies in 2005 and from California State University, Chico with my Master’s degree in Social Work in 2015. I earned my Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work...
( English | español ) Life challenges can be overwhelming and I honor your courage and willingness to start making long-lasting, positive changes in your life. I strive to provide an emphatic, nurturing and beneficial therapeutic relationship and a safe environment for clients to feel heard and empowered. I work in collaboration with clients and use personalized, evidence based approaches to he...
People often come to therapy at challenging and difficult points in their lives. These moments often impact the relationship individuals have with themselves and others. These moments can also cause a lot of pain and confusion. Unresolved issues from previous experiences can get in the way of people living their lives to the fullest. During our work together, I hope to be a guide towards your...
Hello and Welcome. My name is Leslie Martinez Almaraz and I have been a practicing therapist for about 6 years serving the Ventura county area. A little about my approach: I like to focus on treating the whole person as the being they are or role they hold in the moment. We are constantly changing and I want to meet you wherever you are on your journey. My goal is to teach you to heal and...
“Scars have the strange power to remind us that our past is real.” -Cormac McCarthy. I work with going into darkness and introducing the light that comes from healing. My approach is Holistic, Transpersonal/Existential, and Trauma-Informed, while also relying heavily on the creation of autonomy and meaning. My style is particularly effective for people who are struggling to overcome traumatic a...
Are you struggling with finding healthy ways to cope? Life can be pretty stressful and overwhelming for a variety of reasons. Relationships, family issues, parenting, work, school, daily functioning, responsibilities, social struggles can all become difficult to cope with. I believe it is important to collaborate with the client to find out what they would like to gain from attending therapy so...
OFFERING ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES. I am a bilingual SPANISH/ENGLISH counselor committed to helping individuals and families accomplish goals. My clinical focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a varied of emotional, relational and systemic difficulties leading to anxiety, depression adjustment issues, trauma related complaints and behavioral misconduct at school....
Currently a doctoral candidate at Adler University, pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision, Claudia Hernandez holds a degree in Master of Art in Counseling, with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. Her counseling experience has been in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with experience in working with mild to severe...
Life is challenging and continuously changing. These changes can be unexpected, unplanned and can leave one feeling stressed, worried, anxious, and depressed. As your therapist you are not alone, I can provide a supportive and empathetic environment. I will work together with you to guide you through a journey of self-exploration and discovery to achieve a deeper understanding about yourself....
( English | español ) Societal norms, social oppression, and even loved ones can contribute to us feeling like we are not enough. This can have a significant impact on our thoughts and feelings about ourselves, and our negative automatic thoughts can be persistent and isolating. They can affect the way we approach others and how we navigate the world. I strive to create a warm, affirming, and...
Are you feeling like you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work? Do you feel like no matter how much you try you don’t feel like yourself? If so, you're not alone... I come from a solution focused therapy approach and tailor my practice according to your needs. I work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, among other day to day...
I primarily focus on work with couples, individuals and parent-teen dyads and triads (parent and teen or both parents and teen). I enjoy helping clients work on a variety of therapeutic goals including bettering/fortifying romantic and family relationships, coping with depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-worth/self-esteem, as well as overcoming trauma, grief and loss, seeking a full and rich...
