Latinx Therapy

Today we learn about Kim Guerra, a therapist, poet, advocate and author. Kim shares her experiences growing up in a religious family, navigating beliefs and gender normative expectations, and how she found her own path towards self-acceptance and liberation. She discusses the importance of unlearning shame and embracing one's queerness, as well as the role of allies in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals. Kim also talks about her book, 'Badass Bonita: Break the Silence, Become a Revolution,' which combines memoir, self-help, and education to empower Latines in their healing journeys. Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassxbonita Check out Kim's website and learn about her offerings: https://brownbadassbonita.com/ Find a Latinx Therapist using the Latinx Therapy Directory: https://latinxtherapy.com/find-a-therapist

This episode touches on Prisca's religious upbringing, the shame of leaving the church, her journey of sexual liberation, estragement with her family, and learning about her mental health experience of writing TÍAS AND PRIMAS: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us, her newest book. About Prisca: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is a leading Latine activist with roots from Nicaragua, a writer, and speaker. She is the founder of Latina Rebels, a platform with over 350,000 followers, and the author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts. She has been featured on NPR, New York Magazine’s The Cut, Teen Vogue, and Cosmopolitan. She earned her master’s from Vanderbilt and lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more about Prisca and her books on her website: https://www.priscadorcas.com/ Find a Latinx therapist on our directory: https://latinxtherapy.com/

This episode starts with a disclaimer warning due to strong and violent language used. Our guest is Susan Abdel-Haq, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Palestinian woman who shares with us her and her family's experience as Palestinians living in America, and their history. The purpose of today's segment is to share information about misinformation over the Palestinian community and raise awareness on how marginalized communities are connected in their pain and struggles. If you would like to be connected to Susan, visit her website at susanabdelhaq.com. She is accepting clients in California. To find a Latinx Therapist across the nation, visit: latinxtherapy.com Resources Susan shared with us today include: Jewish Voices for Peace Students for Justice in Palestine Aljezeera News The Electronicc Intifada Middle Eye Books: The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine A History of the Palestinian People Follow: Norman Finkelstein, Gabor Mate

Today we speak with Latina Psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Velez who shares about her medical school background through rotations and residency, the support received from her parents upon choosing the career, and we also spoke about the the stigma of medication, how depression, anxiety and bipolar symptoms can benefit from psychiatry and the oppression that exists within the medical field. Dr. Velez answers the following questions before closing this episode: Follow Dr. Vanessa Velez at vanessavelezMD.com and @VanessaVelezMDart on Instagram. She is accepting for anyone who lives in California, and is on the Latinx Therapy Directory, too. To find a therapist, check out our directory at latinxtherapy.com and use the filters!

En este segmento hablamos sobre nuestra colaboración y los proyectos dentro de La Alianza que esta disponible para la comunidad de padres, y profesionales de salud mental que tienen interés en ayudar esta comunidad. Xochilt y Karla también comparten sobre la conferencia que van a tener en Washington DC este Julio donde van a proveer un entrenamiento por primera ves. Nuestras invitadas: Karla Cardoza, terapeuta matrimonial y familiar licenciada, Gerente de la Línea Cálida en Español & Coordinador Internacional en Latinoamérica , facilitadora de las reuniones de apoyo perinatal en español y una de las oradoras de los entrenamientos de PSI: @yerba.buena.wellness Xóchitl Carlos Méndez, Gerente de Programas Culturales en Español de la Alianza para Personas de Color en Postpartum Support International (PSI). PSI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@postpartumvideo Instagram de La Alianza (PSI): @psi_alianzenespanial, https://www.postpartum.net/la-alianza/ Información sobre la conferencia: https://psi.societyconference.com/v2/ Si busca un terapeuta, use el directorio de Latinx Therapy: latinxtherapy.com

In this episode we announce our partnership with The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color from PSI (Postpartum Support International), and hear more about their Spanish offering at the PSI Conference in July 2024. Register for the Perinatal Mood Disorder Components of Care and Advanced Psychotherapy training en Español by visiting https://psi.societyconference.com/v2/ Learn more about PSI and its program bridging the gap in perinatal mental health services for LatinX communities The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at @postpartumsupportinternational, @psi_alianzenespanial, and @pmhapoc. Our guests: Karla is the manager of the Spanish hotline and volunteer coordinates in Spanish speaking countries, facilitator of Perinatal support meeting in Spanish and is one of the speakers of the Postpartum Support International training, & contact her at karla@postpartum.net. She also owns her private practice @yerba.buena.wellness Xochitl is the Alliance Spanish Cultural Program Manager of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at PSI. YouTube Channel: @postpartumvideo To find a therapist, check out the Latinx Therapy directory at latinxtherapy.com

Los segmentos 'Rompe el Estigma' son episodios que resaltan los desafíos y fortalezas de la salud mental desde la perspectiva de defensores de la salud mental. Hoy, aprendemos sobre la Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) a través de nuestra invitada, Crystal Bedoya, Creadora Discapacitada, Escritora y Defensora. Crystal comparte su historia de ser diagnosticada con EM en la infancia y el diagnóstico de salud mental que siguió. Como latina de primera generación, habla sobre cómo eran las citas médicas con sus padres de habla hispana, aclara malentendidos y cómo suena la toxicidad positiva, y expresa cómo nuestra comunidad puede apoyar a otros. ¡Sintoniza para aprender y conectar! ¡Pronto llegará el episodio en español! Conoce a Crystal siguiéndola en las redes sociales @crystalbedoya y revisando sus características a continuación: Invisibilidad de la discapacidad por esclerosis múltiple LA EXPERIENCIA HISPANA/LATINX CON LA MS Encuentre un terapeuta en nuestro directorio: https://latinxtherapy.com/

Break the Stigma segments are episodes that highlight mental health challenges and strengths from mental health advocates. Today, we learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through our guest, Crystal Bedoya, Disabled Creator, Writer & Advocate. Crystal shares her story of being diagnosed with MS in childhood and the mental health diagnosis that followed. As a first-gen Latina, she talks about how medical appointments were with her Spanish-speaking parents, clarifies misconceptions and what toxic positivity can sound like and expresses how our community can support others. Tune in to learn and connect! Spanish episode coming soon. Get to know Crystal by following her on social media @crystalbedoya and checking out her features below: Refinery 29: How Dancing to Latin Hits Helps Me Navigate My Multiple Sclerosis Healthgrades Another Day, Another Problem: I Learned At a Young Age That Living with Multiple Sclerosis As a Latina Is a Full-Time Job How MS and Bladder Issues Made Me Rethink My Late Twenties Everyday Health: Young Latina With MS Finds Community via Social Media British Vogue: “It Can Be Very Isolating”: What It’s Really Like Living With MS Podcasts: The Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista Podcast: Multiple Sclerosis & Diversity Ft. Crystal Bedoya' To find a therapist, check out the Latinx Therapy directory.

In this episode, we speak with two Latina Therapists, one that is still at my practice, and the other that launched her own practice upon licensure. Rubí Vásquez, LMFT and Jennifer León Salinas, AMFT discuss systemic barriers and challenges, how to build support during associateships, and advocacy recommendations when needing accomodations for licensing exams. They also shared what their experience was like at my group practice when I had to take an abrupt leave and how they coped as associates. Meet out guests: Rubi's Practice website: changingcyclescounseling.com Jennifer's Directory website: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/jennifer-leon-salinas-amft Resources shared in this segment: Note Designer Cafecito con Estrellita @cafecitoconestrellitaAccomodations: https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/Accommodations.aspx If you like this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Follow us on any social media platform, including TikTok @LatinxTherapy Find a Therapist: latinxtherapy.com To support Latinx Therapy, consider donating to our non-profit foundation: alejandrefoundation.org

Trigger warning: Medical Trauma The re-launch of the Latinx Therapy podcast comes after very difficult past few years. In this trailer, I share about the dyfunctional family dynamics I was experiencing, my experience with my mother's illness, about the day she passed away and how it has impacted me. I will hold a Q&A via our Instagram stories, and via our YouTube channel since the podcast will be in video format going forward. I appreciate everyone's support. Please subscribe to the YouTube: youtube.com/@latinxtherapy If you are seeking a therapist, please latinxtherapy.com/find-a-therapist

En este episodio hablamos con Claudia Barfoot, consejera licenciada de salud mental. Conversamos sobre qué es la terapia de trabajo de sueño. Claudia nos explica cómo es que alguien puede especializarse en este tipo de terapia, que se puede esperar un cliente al recibir esta terapia y nos da ejemplos de algunos sueños comunes y su percepción de cuando uno sueña con una casa y más. Para obtener más información sobre la invitada de hoy, visite: https://www.claudiabarfoot.com/ Instagram / Facebook: @thelandofpossible Encuentra un terapeuta Latinx: latinxtherapy.com y siguenos en @latinxtherapy en Instagram, Facebook, YouTube y Tik Tok!

In this episode we speak with Claudia Barfoot who is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Colorado. We discuss what Dream Work Therapy is, how to become a therapist specializing in Dream Work, what clients can expect in this type of therapy, and Claudia provides an interesting viewpoint of dreams we may commonly experience. Follow our guest, Claudia on Instagram: @thelandofpossible! Check out her profile in our directory: https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/claudia-barfoot-ma-plc-lmhc/ ClaudiaBarfoot.com Stay tuned for workshops in May 2022 If you like this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter/TikTok & Facebook: @LatinxTherapy Resources Mentioned in Episode: Find a Therapist http://www.latinxtherapy.com Dream school in Canada by Toko-Pa Turner: thebasehealing.com/tokopa-turner Books: Where People Fly and Water Runs Uphill by Jeremy Taylor Robert Moss The Oracle of Night by Sidarta Ribeiro

En este episodio hablamos con la terapeuta Colombiana Americana Amanda Serrano, LCSW (trabajadora social titulada en ambiente clínico) de North Carolina y directora ejecutiva de Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda define el abuso sexual, el impacto en la salud mental, factores de riesgo, el conflicto en las familias Latinx después de una revelación, y cierra la conversación con un mensaje de consejo para los sobrevivientes de este tipo de abuso. Sigue nuestra invitada, Amanda en Instagram : @sunriseamanecerservices ! Mira debajo para más información de ella. Recursos: https://www.childwelfare.gov/spanish/ https://www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/comportamientos-para-observar-cuando-los-adultos-estan-con-los-ninos-y-las-senales-que https://www.rainn.org/es Victimas de crimen (busque en su estado): https://www.benefits.gov/es/benefit/4416

In this episode we speak with Colombian American therapist Amanda Serrano, LCSW from North Carolina and CEO of Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda defines sexual abuse, the mental health effects of survivors, risk factors, the struggles in Latinx families after a disclosure, and she closes with guidance to survivores. Follow our guest, Amanda, on Instagram: @sunriseamanecerservices! Check out her information below. Practice Website: SunriseAmanecerServices.org Directory Profile: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/sunrise-amanecer-inc If you like this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter/TikTok & Facebook: @LatinxTherapy Find a Therapist: http://www.latinxtherapy.com To support Latinx Therapy, consider donating to our non-profit foundation: alejandrefoundation.org

En este segmento sobre abuso de sustancias, damos la bienvenida a Paulina Isabel Almarosa , LCSW de Los Angeles, California, y la fundadora de Latinx Grief- una comunidad digital para personas que están recuperando de una perdida. Ella nos habla de su experiencia profesional del duelo, cómo se define, los efectos que tiene sobre la mente, el cuerpo y el espirito, la mejor manera de apoyar a alguien y también comparte recursos. Sigue a Paulina en Instagram @latinxgrief Si te gusta este episodio, déjanos una reseña en iTunes! Para apoyar esta causa, considere donar, contáctenos en info@latinxtherapy.com o continúe a través de Venmo handle @latinxtherapy. Síganos en las redes sociales: IG / Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy Recursos Bilingüe: Encuentre un terapeuta: www.latinxtherapy.com/find-a-therapist Megan Davine- Está bien que no estés bien The Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/ Our Grief House (en Los Angeles): https://www.ourhouse-grief.org/ Nacional: Busquen por internet la oficina de Victimas de Crimen en su estado para terapia gratiuta y otros tipos de ayudas.

In this episode we speak with Paulina Isabel Almarosa who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Latinx Grief. We discuss what grief and grieving is, how grief causes changes within us, how to help a loved one grieving and resources for those grieving. Follow our guest, Paulina Isabel Almarosa, LCSW on Instagram: @latinxgrief & stay tuned for her to launch her private practice! If you like this episode, leave us a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy. If you’d like to contribute to the projects and the podcast, please consider donating to our fundraiser. Find a Therapist: http://www.latinxtherapy.com Resources Mentioned in Episode: Book: It’s Ok that You’re Not Ok- Megan Devine (available in Spanish) The National Grief Center for Children & Families:dougy.org Groups in SoCal: ourhouse-grief.org (free groups & education for children & adults) Nationwide: Google your state’s Victims of Crime program for free counseling (for victims of crimes)

Welcome to Season 4! We made it fam! In this trailer, founder of Latinx Therapy, Adriana Alejandre gives insight as to how season 4 will be structured and updates you all on some life changes. If you are new to Latinx Therapy, feel free to catch up on other episodes that catch your eye & we recommend sharing a Spanish episode with a family member, too. Use #latinxtherapy on social media to refer to the podcast! Adriana will discuss various mental health topics with not only Latinx mental health professionals, but also with community members. Our episodes stay focused on the myths carried in our culture from generations ago, with a decolonized perspective. If you’d like to contribute to the projects and the podcast, please consider donating to our fundraiser: https://donorbox.org/latinxtherapy For more information and bilingual resources, visit latinxtherapy.com Follow Us on Our Channels: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @latinxtherapy

Trigger Warning- In this episode we discuss sexual abuse & there is a mention of porn. In this special Break the Stigma episode, and final segment of Season 3, we get to know Rosalia Rivera- a coach, consent educator specialist, mom and founder of Consent Parenting. We learn about digital safety and ways to protect our children from online predators, whether they are strangers or people you & your child may know. We discuss ways human traffickers use online spaces to access children, demystify the myths around online safety and educate you on what grooming may look like. About our guest, Rosalia Rivera: Consent Parenting: https://www.consentparenting.com/ Her Podcast: https://aboutconsent.com Facebook: Consent Parenting Instagram: @consentparenting If you like this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy. To support this cause please consider donating, contact us at info@latinxtherapy.com or donate via Venmo @latinxtherapy. Find a Therapist: www.latinxtherapy.com/find-a-therapist Resources from Episode: Amaze.orgCommonSenseMedia.org

En este segmento, tenemos una discusión con Stephanie Del Chiaro, terapeuta licenciada de matrimonio y familia, y también la fundadora de su consultorio en San Francisco, CA. Hablamos sobre las implicaciones emocionales del estatus migratorio, familia, educación, e intervenciones que ayudarán a los jóvenes inmigrantes en terapia. Información sobre nuestra invitada, Stephanie: Instagram: @sdc_therapyPuede comunicarse con Stephanie y su práctica en: sites.google.com/stephaniedelchiaro.org/therapy/home Stephanie también es un miembro de nuestro directorio: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/stephanie-del-chiaro-lmft/ Si te gusta este episodio, déjanos un comentario en Apple Podcasts Review. Síguenos en las redes: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy. Para apoyar esta causa, considere hacer una donación para ayudar con los costos de producción.Venmo @LatinxTherapy. Encuentre un terapeuta: www.latinxtherapy.com/find-a-therapist Recursos mencionado en el segmento: Informed Immigrant:https://www.informedimmigrant.com/Immigrants Rising: https://immigrantsrising.org/ First5 CA: https://www.first5california.com/en-us/ Servicios legales: https://www.chirla.org/ Dreamers RoadMap- para becas: http://dreamersroadmap.org/

In this episode we speak with Stephanie Del Chiaro who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of her private practice in San Francisco, CA. We discuss the mental health implications of immigration status, family, school issues, and interventions that are helpful for immigrant youth in therapy. Information about Our Guest: Stephanie Del Chiaro: Instagram:@sdc_therapy Check out her practice at: sites.google.com/stephaniedelchiaro.org/therapy/home Stephanie is also a member of our directory, check out her profile: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/stephanie-del-chiaro-lmft/ If you like this episode, leave us a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy. To support this cause please consider donating to help with production costs. Donate via Venmo @latinxtherapy. Find a Therapist: www.latinxtherapy.com/therapist Resources Mentioned in Episode: Informed Immigrant:https://www.informedimmigrant.com/Immigrants Rising:https://immigrantsrising.org/ First5 CA:https://www.first5california.com/en-us/ Legal Services:https://www.chirla.org/ Informed Immigrant Guide for Clinicians: https://www.informedimmigrant.com/guides/daca-mental-health-providers/ Dreamers RoadMap- to find scholarships:http://dreamersroadmap.org/ Mutual Aid & Immigrant Advocate: Instagram- @EdwinSotos