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Mental Health Services for Latinx

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“Our mission is to empower Latinx to overcome mental and emotional obstacles so that our community thrives and succeeds in the world.”

We can help with Stress, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Trauma.

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Help De-Stigmatize Latinx Mental Heath.

In 2017, suicide was 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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Help De-Stigmatize Latinx Mental Heath.

CBT Therapy

for Chicago’s Latinx Community

Welcome to Latinx Talk Therapy. Our licensed clinical therapists are here to guide the Latinx community with professional counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy to reach their wellness and mental goals.

We understand the hardships that accompany our clients when suffering from anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and trauma. We are also aware of the turmoil that the Latinx community faces on a daily basis. No matter what you’re currently facing, we are encompassed around helping clients enhance their mental wellbeing so you could live a happier, more fulfilling life. With the dedication and motivation to make a change, joy and relief are only a few steps away. If you’re ready to receive the happiness and satisfaction you deserve, Latinx Talk Therapy is here with compassion and open arms to help you get there. By placing your mental and emotional needs first, you grant yourself with unconditional care. We’re here to help you to feel your very best!

It’s Time to

Stop Anxiety in its Tracks

When you suffer from anxiety, you may feel you’ve lost control of certain aspects of your life

When dealing with anxiety, we know it can be stressful to figure out what steps to take. This is especially true when it comes to immigration evaluations.

Your anxiety-induced fears can dictate your actions and keep you from fulfilling lifelong goals. We’re here to help rid the burdensome presence of anxiety and lift your spirits.

By implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy into your individualized treatment plan and talk therapy, you can begin to make notable changes with your mental health.

Cognitive reframing will help you cultivate an insight of awareness within yourself. Whether you struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, or low self-esteem, cognitive reframing can help you look at your negative experiences in a different light. By doing so, you can alter your perception of your experiences, and more importantly, of yourself.

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When you suffer from anxiety, you may feel you’ve lost control of certain aspects of your life. Furthermore, your anxiety-induced fears can dictate your actions and keep you from fulfilling lifelong goals. We’re here to help rid the burdensome presence of anxiety and lift your spirits. By implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy into the individualized treatment plans and talk therapy of our clients, they can begin to make notable changes with their mental health. Cognitive reframing helps our clients to cultivate an insight of awareness within themselves. Whether you struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, or low self-esteem, cognitive reframing can help you look at your negative experiences in a different light. By doing so, you can alter your perception of your experiences, and more importantly, of yourself.

Need to prepare for your first immigration evaluation?
We’re here to help!

If your immigration evaluation is on the horizon, then we understand just how stressed you may be feeling right now. But we’re here for you; you don’t have to go through your evaluation on your own. With Latinx Talk Therapy by your side, you’ll have the right guidance to proceed accordingly. Simply give us a call today to learn more.

Here to Help You Transform and Grow Into Who You Want to Be

At Latinx Talk Therapy, we have the patience, support, and expertise you need to help you feel better about yourself. We will set appointments, make note of your progress, and offer you our undivided attention. We are eager to help you reach the goals you set for your emotional and mental wellness. Simply put, your aspirations are our number one priority. It is our honor to help you manifest the changes you want to implement in your life. +

Meet Our Therapists

Ernestina Perez, LCPC

I founded Latinx Talk Therapy with the intention of providing mental health services to the Latinx community in a space that is culturally competent, bilingual, and non-stigmatizing.

Meet Ernestina

Christian Gomez, LPC

As a Latinx individual myself, I understand the stigmas that are associated with mental health in our community and culture. I believe that being culturally competent is essential.

Meet Christian

Jazline Villar, LCSW

As a part of the Latinx community myself, I appreciate the diversity of experiences and wisdom within our community. I have witnessed what it can be like to “get stuck” or overwhelmed by stressors and trauma when on a path to success.

Meet Jazline

Marilyn Rodriguez, LSW

I am a proud Latina, bridging the gap for access to culturally informed mental health services within the Latinx community. I believe in the power of healing and the importance of being supported while navigating life challenges.

Meet Marilyn

Crystal Manjarrez, LPC

I have seen the stigma around mental health treatment and the lack of access to mental healthcare. I understand the importance of having culturally informed and culturally humble practitioners in the mental health field.

Meet Crystal

Ramona Hickey, LPC

The barriers and stigma towards mental health in the Latinx community are many, which prevents individuals from seeking the help that they so desperately need. This is just one of the many reasons why I decided to pursue a career in the mental health field.

Meet Ramona

Cynthia Zepeda, LCSW

As a trauma therapist, I understand the ambivalence and vulnerability of engaging in therapy and the importance of building trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship.

Meet Cynthia

Lilliam Luna, LCSW

As a Latinx individual, I understand the cultural complexities and generational traumas that affect mental health and the importance of working through them.

Meet Lilliam

Oli Soto, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist with experience working with individuals, adults, children, and groups on issues related to depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss.

Meet Oli

Astrid Josefina Gomez, LSW

I like to incorporate Maya perspectives and embrace cultural practices in the journey of healing. I also use the family systems theory and motivational interviewing in my approach.

Meet Astrid

Marina Hernandez, MA

I am a bilingual intern therapist-in-training at Latinx Talk Therapy. As a Latinx individual, I have witnessed certain stigmas that put weight on the shoulders of Latinos.

Meet Marina

Dolly Tovar, MSW

As a Latinx woman of color and immigrant, I understand how significant our culture and language are and their role in how we process the world around us.

Meet Dolly

Mariana Gonzalez, MA

I understand the importance of honoring and embracing our experiences. Our community faces adversities and injustices that have tainted our perspectives, emotional, and mental health.

Meet Mariana

Maritza Aceves, LCSW

As a Latinx individual myself, I understand the importance of honoring and embracing our experiences. I can also understand the areas of mental health stigma that can hold in our community which at times can feel discouraging.

Meet Maritza

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.

Schedule Your Appointment

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Scheduling your initial appointment is the first step to relief and happiness. You can give us a call or email us to get started.

Schedule Your Appointment

Set Your Goals

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In your first appointment, we will discuss your goals and what you expect to gain out of our talk therapy. We will also discuss the path we will take to help you achieve your goals.

Let's Achieve Your
Goals, Together

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In an effort to achieve your goals, we will continue to schedule appointments, pinpoint your source of stress and trauma, discuss your background and story, and provide you with the help you need to reinvigorate your perception of yourself and the mental blocks you struggle with.

At Latinx Talk Therapy, we care about your emotional and mental well-being

We are proud to be a Latinx-owned and operated therapy center. Since we come from Latinx backgrounds, we are familiar with the mental and emotional struggles you’ve experienced. We hear you and we understand what you’re going through. That’s why we’re here to help.

We are also aware of the inadequacy that Latinx members may feel from time to time. It is our duty to help you put your traumatizing experiences in the past in order to achieve a positive and uplifting future. We do so by building relaxing, healthy connections with our clients, and by providing our empathy.

Happy Clients

As a Latino man, I had many biases against therapy… I realized there is no shame in getting help. I am stronger thanks to therapy.

-Male, 29

Today was my first day going to see her and she was great. She was very open and helpful to what I was saying. She really pointed out things I didn’t realize…

I felt really comfortable and Marilyn made me feel like everything I was saying was valid. Instead of just agreeing she provided me with resources since Day 1 that have really helped me

-Female, 28

She is very attentive and interested in what I’m saying. She follows up with very interesting questions that make me dive deeper into my feelings…

Me senti muy tranquilla y comoda. La Terapista [Cynthia] supo hablar con nosotros y nos entendio.

-Female, 34

Great therapist. Super open, comforting but also critical in really positive ways.

Come to Latinx Talk Therapy! They are so culturally sensitive about issues. I’ve also learned about incredible tools that have helped me to take care of myself in moments I’ve needed to.

– Female, 24

I really enjoyed meeting and working with Ernestina Perez. She has been great.

I feel bad for not leaving a rating sooner. Ernestina is a true angel. I’ve been seeing her for about 8 months and I couldn’t possibly be happier…

After the first session, I did feel happy and relief!

I felt reassured about the process and hopeful towards improving my skills.

I felt lighter and actually looking forward to the therapy journey.

-Female, 27

After my first session, I felt good and confident too! Looking forward to it.

Me senti muy tranquilla y comoda. La Terapista [Cynthia] supo hablar con nosotros y nos entendio.

My son felt really good! He felt heard and he enjoyed himself.

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Helping You Become More Certain, Calm, and Confident

With confidence comes happiness, joy, and strength.
Through cognitive-behavioral therapy and talk therapy, we’ll be able to outline aspects of your encounters with negativity, racism, or anxiety to show you that achieving lifelong happiness is possible.

Take the First Step Towards a Better Life!

You can find hope and achieve a positive outlook on life. All it takes is one step to start working towards a better future. With our help, you’ll be able to make your dreams and aspirations a reality. It’s time for us to take the next steps, together!

- Be Empowered -

Make an Impact. Help De-Stigmatize Latinx Mental Heath.

Make an Impact. Help De-Stigmatize Latinx Mental Heath.

for Chicago’s Latinx Community

It’s Time to

Stop Anxiety in its Tracks

Here to Help You Transform and Grow Into Who You Want to Be

Meet Our Therapists

Starting Therapy is As Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Schedule Your Appointment

Set Your Goals

Let's Achieve Your Goals, Together

At Latinx Talk Therapy, we care about your emotional and mental well-being

Helping You Become More Certain, Calm, and Confident

Take the First Step Towards a Better Life!

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Make an Impact.
Help De-Stigmatize Latinx Mental Heath.

Make an Impact.
Help De-Stigmatize Latinx Mental Heath.

Let's Achieve Your
Goals, Together