Therapy in English & Español
Latino & Hispanic Therapists in ChicagoTerapia con raíces.
Sanar en tu idioma, a tu ritmo — con alguien que entiende de dónde vienes.
Culturally rooted therapy with Latina, Latino and bilingual clinicians — in person in Logan Square and River North, or virtually anywhere in Illinois. Spanish-speaking therapists available, and Medicaid accepted.
Cover story: why Carla knew at thirteen she’d be a social worker
Meet our Latina, Latino & bilingual clinicians — 4 booking now
Medicaid, BCBS, Aetna & more — care that’s within reach
Therapy where you don’t have to translate yourself.
For Latino, Latina, Latinx and Latine clients — and anyone who wants a therapist who understands what it means to live between worlds.
So much of growing up Latino or Hispanic in Chicago means holding two worlds at once — the language at home and the one at work, the expectations of familia and the life you’re building for yourself. Therapy should be the one room where you can bring all of it, without explaining the basics first.
Our clinicians bring lived experience — first-generation, Mexican-American, mixed, queer, bicultural — together with evidence-based care like CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS and art therapy. Several offer sessions in Spanish or Spanglish, so you can say it the way it actually lives in you.
We understand that healing often happens in relationship: with your family, your community and your history. That’s why our work is collaborative, culturally responsive and paced to you — never rushed, never one-size-fits-all.
And because care should be within reach, we accept Illinois Medicaid plans alongside major commercial insurance, with offices in Logan Square and River North and telehealth across the state.
“I truly feel that I had found my calling.”
A first-generation Latina and bilingual social worker, Carla Hernandez helps adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma and life’s transitions — en inglés o en español.
Being a first-generation Latina, I saw glimpses of social work everywhere in my upbringing within my family and my community.
- When did you know?
- “I have known I’ve wanted to be a social worker since I was thirteen years old! I was assigned a project in my English class… I took the project a little too seriously, and continued to research after the assignment was turned in.”
- What should new clients know?
- “Therapy can be awkward and uncertain at first! There are some sessions you may walk away feeling as though you conquered your biggest obstacle. Other times you may walk away with more questions. I look forward to working through all of this along with you.”
What our clients bring into the room.
No two stories are the same. These are threads we hear often — and the ones our team is especially prepared to hold with care.
Bicultural identity
Ni de aquí, ni de alláCode-switching, belonging, and making peace with being more than one thing at once.
First-gen pressure
La primera en todoBeing the translator, the first to go to college, the one expected to hold it together for everyone.
Familia & boundaries
Amar sin perderteHonoring your family while learning to say what you need — without guilt running the show.
Anxiety & depression
Los nervios, el cansancioNaming what’s been called “just stress” and building coping skills that fit your real life.
Trauma & healing
Sanar lo heredadoTrauma-informed care, EMDR and IFS for what happened to you — and what was passed down.
Queer & proud
Con orgulloAffirming care for LGBTQ+ teens and adults, from clinicians who share and celebrate those identities.
In their own words.
“As a first-generation Mexican American, I grew up noticing the lack of accessible mental health resources in my community.”
Cathy Dominguez, LPC“When we enter a therapeutic relationship with someone who truly sees us, that connection can become a powerful source of healing.”
Kepi Cuevas, LSW“Life can be complicated, but you don’t have to face it alone.”
Diana Cazares, LCSWMeet our Latino & Hispanic therapists.
Filter by language, location or availability. Clinicians accepting new clients can be booked online right now.
Three steps to your first session.
Find your fit
Read the bios above. Look for the person whose words make you exhale a little.
Book online
Choose a time on our secure scheduling page — or call 1-866-434-1735 and we’ll help.
Come as you are
Meet in person in Logan Square or River North, or from home by video anywhere in Illinois.
Insurance
Care within reach.
We’re in-network with major plans — including the Illinois Medicaid plans highlighted below.
Locations
Two Chicago homes, plus virtual.
Logan Square
2653 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
River North
40 E Huron St, Unit 4B, Chicago, IL
Virtual
Secure telehealth anywhere in Illinois
Questions, answered.
Do you have Spanish-speaking therapists in Chicago?
Yes. Several of our clinicians offer therapy in Spanish, and others are comfortable moving between English and Spanish (Spanglish). Use the “Spanish-speaking” filter above to see who’s available.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes. We accept Illinois Medicaid plans including Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Community and Meridian, as well as major commercial plans like BCBS IL PPO, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UMR and UnitedHealthcare.
Do I need to be Latino or Hispanic to work with these therapists?
Not at all — everyone is welcome. Many clients choose a Latina or Latino therapist because of shared culture, language or experience, but the right fit is whoever feels right to you.
Do you see teens and couples?
Several of our clinicians work with teens ages 12–17 as well as adults, and some also see couples. Use the “Sees teens” filter to find them.
Is virtual therapy an option?
Yes. Every clinician on this page offers secure video sessions for clients anywhere in Illinois, in addition to in-person sessions at our Logan Square and River North offices.
Ashé · the power to make things happen
Tu historia merece ser escuchada.
Your story deserves to be heard — fully, in whatever language it lives in. Book online with one of our Latina, Latino or Spanish-speaking therapists today.
