Anxiety & Depression Therapy
for Latinx in Illinois
Talk Therapists
in Chicago
Therapy Services for the Latinx Community
Welcome to Latinx Talk Therapy. We’re so happy you’re here! Our Chicago Latinx therapists focus on providing culturally aware counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy to the Latinx community in Illinois. Our team is passionate about Latinx mental health and is also a part of the community we serve. Our mission is to help the Latinx community overcome mental health obstacles and feel empowered to thrive in the world. Together, we can help you reach your wellness and mental health goals!
Our Talk
Therapy Services
At Latinx Talk Therapy, we understand the obstacles our clients may face when suffering symptoms of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and panic, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, grief, and addiction. We are also aware of the barriers the Latinx community might face related to disparities in wages, education, discrimination, and access to resources.
No matter what challenges you’re trying to overcome, Latinx Talk Therapy can help. We are devoted to helping clients enhance their mental well-being so they can live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Our Expertise
Hablamos Español
Opening up to a Spanish therapist involves much more than sharing words. When an individual works with someone who speaks their native language, it not only ensures the emotions behind those words will be understood but also ensures the therapist will recognize the cultural context of what is being said. A lingual and cultural connection creates a much-needed bond, one that facilitates comfort, authenticity, and meaning.
Also known as “CBT,” Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based psychological treatment to assist individuals who are facing mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Through CBT, you will work with your therapist to recognize your thought patterns and behaviors and learn new tools that help alleviate problems in your life. To learn more about CBT, simply reach out to our Chicago cognitive behavioral therapists!
Depression can cause overwhelming feelings of emptiness, sadness, and loneliness to permeate every aspect of your life. By seeking therapy services, you’ll be able to manage how depression affects your life. Our talk therapists can’t wait to help!
Healthy relationships are built upon open, honest communication and self-awareness. During hard times, it can be easy to get stuck in a frustrating pattern with a loved one. No matter the situation you and your partner find yourselves in, we can help. Our therapy services extend to couples as well, so you can simply give us a call to see if we can be a good fit.
Virtual Talk Therapy
All of our therapy services are available in person or online. Virtual therapy is accessible and easy to use. We don’t want distance or a lack of mobility to hinder your journey toward emotional well-being. Call Latinx Talk Therapy today to learn more about our virtual therapy services.
Latinx Talk Therapy provides immigration evaluations to individuals going through the immigration process in the United States. If you need a mental health evaluation for your immigration process, give us a call.
Meet Our Therapists
Oli Soto, LCSW
Christian Gomez, LPC
Marilyn Rodriguez, LCSW
Crystal Manjarrez, LPC
Marina Hernandez, LPC
Maritza Aceves, LCSW
Anairis Boror, LSW
My style is deeply rooted in a social justice practice to ensure that you have a secure, nonjudgmental, and accepting therapeutic space. As an engaged listener, my therapeutic approach is collaborative and flexible because I believe you are the expert in your own healing process. Together, we can explore ways to bring joy, growth, and kindness back into your life.
Reyna Valdez, LSW
As a Latinx individual myself, I understand the importance of honoring and embracing our experiences. Our community faces adversities and injustices that have impacted our perspectives, emotional well-being, and mental health.
Yaritza De Jesus, LCPC
I value the unique lived experiences that each individual brings and strive to build a strong connection based on trust, empathy, and respect. Together, we will explore your strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and discover the transformative power that lies within you.
Dario Zamorano, MA
In embracing your authentic self, my commitment to you is to stand beside you, integrating my professional and personal experiences to engage with you in a way that radically nurtures open-heartedness, sparks critical self-reflection, and inspires intentionality in owning your change process.
Iris Medina, LSW
My education, professional experience, along with my own personal journey, allow me to treat people of diverse backgrounds and generations, immigration status, and ethnic, racial, and spiritual backgrounds. Changes can take time, and habits can be difficult to develop and/or unlearn. Healing is a dynamic process and there is no timeline. I am here to help you along your journey.
Caitrina Fragoso, LPC
As a Latina, I understand the importance of upholding traditions and cultural values while also managing the pressure to acculturate to the US cultural norms. I believe that through therapy we can begin to heal the societal pressures, childhood traumas, and generational traumas.
Esmeralda Estrada, LPC
I understand the importance of creating a safe space to help us better understand ourselves and how life experiences have affected us. Our community has been able to adapt and survive but I want to see us thrive and I believe caring for our mental health is a big part of this process as it connects to various aspects of our lives.
Jackie Anonales, LPC
As a first-generation Latina, I understand the importance of continuing to honor our past, present, and future all while facing injustices. I have witnessed firsthand the resilience and strength that our community continues to hold, and recognize healing, self-exploration, and growth as vital for this to continue.
Jessica Rodriguez, LSW
As a first-generation Latina, I understand the importance of continuing to honor our past, present, and future all while facing injustices. I have witnessed firsthand the resilience and strength that our community continues to hold, and recognize healing, self-exploration, and growth as vital for this to continue.
Eli Beller, LSW
In my sessions, I listen with an open ear and a strong curiosity. I have worked with adults and teens. I have focused heavily on migrants who have been affected by trauma and have worked with local Chicago populations of Little Village and Pilsen.
What Sets Latinx Talk Therapy Apart.
Hay Que Hablar!
- At Latinx Talk Therapy, we care about your emotional and mental well-being.
- We are proud to be a Latinx-owned and operated therapy clinic.
- Our clinical therapists have Latinx backgrounds and are familiar with the mental and emotional struggles our community experiences. This includes mental health challenges like inequity, racial disparities, stigma “no estoy loco,” a need for Spanish fluent therapists, privacy concerns “el que diran,” and cultural differences.
- We hear you, and we understand what you’re going through.
- Our goal is to help you put your traumatic experiences in the past so you can achieve a positive and uplifting future. We do so by building healing, healthy connections with our clients and offering our guidance and empathy.
Starting Therapy is As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
If you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, or depression, we’re on your side. You deserve to feel better.
By following these three simple steps, you’ll be able to achieve a positive outlook on life.
S T E P 1
Schedule Your Appointment
S T E P 2
Set Your Goals
S T E P 3
Let's Achieve Your Goals Together
What to Expect When Starting CBT Therapy in Chicago
First time going to therapy? Unsure about what to expect from cognitive behavioral therapy? Don’t sweat it! We’re here to help you get ready for what’s to come.
Download our free “How to Prepare for My First Therapy Session” guide.
Latinx Talk Therapy is the top cognitive behavioral therapy clinic in Chicago. Call us today to schedule your first session! (312) 620-7551
Happy Clients
Helping Chicago’s
Latinx Community
When you have the dedication and motivation to make a positive change in your life, joy and relief are only a few steps away. By placing your mental and emotional needs first, you grant yourself unconditional care. Are you ready to achieve the true happiness and satisfaction you deserve? Latinx Talk Therapy is here with compassion and open arms to help you get there!
76 % of Latinx with anxiety and depression do not receive appropriate mental health care.
Nearly 4 in 5 Latinx youth suffer at least one traumatic childhood experience like poverty or abuse, and lack the proper care, support and environment they need for healthy development in formative years.
In 2017, suicide was the second largest cause of death for Latinx ages 15 to 34.
76 % of Latinx with anxiety and depression do not receive appropriate mental health care.
Nearly 4 in 5 Latinx youth suffer at least one traumatic childhood experience like poverty or abuse, and lack the proper care, support, and environment they need for healthy development in formative years.
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Latinx Talk Therapy is a team of leading Spanish therapists in Chicago. We take great pride in providing Latinx members in Chicago and across Illinois with the world-class talk therapy services they deserve. Contact us at (312) 620-7551 today to learn more about our specialties or schedule a session.
