Empowering Latinx professionals to break cycles of trauma, silence, and self-doubt

Bilingual Psychotherapist

Esmeralda Estrada | LPC

Esmeralda Estrada, LPC, ATR, is a bilingual therapist providing virtual therapy across Illinois. As a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Esmeralda is trained to incorporate creative expression into the healing process, especially helpful for clients who may find it hard to put feelings into words.

As a first-generation Mexican-American from Chicago’s South Side, she brings both lived experience and professional insight to her work with Latinx clients, especially young adults, first-gen professionals, and those healing from generational trauma.

Esmeralda takes a culturally responsive, strength-based approach that centers your story, your values, and your goals. She offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are, even if you’re still figuring out who that is.

Using trauma-focused CBT and spiritual integration when appropriate, she helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and identity shifts. Whether you’re processing family expectations, building self-trust, or simply trying to feel less alone, Esmeralda is here to help you reconnect with your inner strength and break cycles that no longer serve you.

She believes therapy shouldn’t change who you are, it should help you feel more grounded in your own skin.

"Your story matters. Let’s explore it together — with compassion and cultura at the center"

Healing the Latinx Experience

We know Latinx mental health is shaped by more than stress. Things like language, family loyalty, shame and gender roles al impact how we carry and express pain. You don’t have to translate your story here-we get it.

Esmeralda's Expertise & Certificates

Esmeralda works with first-gen Latinx adults facing anxiety, grief, and identity shifts. Her trauma-focused therapy combines CBT with spiritual integration when appropriate.

Choose Latinx Talk Therapy

Reaching out for support doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means you’re ready to grow. Wherever you are in Illinois, Esmeralda is here to walk with you, at your pace.