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Latinx Therapy
Join Trauma Therapist, Adriana Alejandre, on this mission to break the stigma, learn self-help techniques, and advocate for cultural attunement to help generations heal. Latinx Therapy is a bilingual podcast & national directory of Latine Therapists discussing mental health topics in efforts to demystify myths and diagnoses that prevent people in our community from seeking help. Find a Latine therapist at latinxtherapy.com
Episodes
Latinx TherapyAutismo en la Comunidad Latina: Una Introducción con Dra. Sandra León Villa
Hoy me acompaña la Dra. Sandra León Villa para hablar sobre cómo el autismo en la comunidad latinx suele pasarse por alto y malinterpretarse. Exploramos qué es…
Latinx TherapyAutism and Latinx Families
Today in this episode, I am joined by Dr. Sandra León Villa to discuss how autism in the Latinx community is overlooked and interpreted. We explore what autism…
Latinx TherapyEl impacto del desorden de acumulación en familias inmigrantes
En este segmento, hablo sobre cómo se manifiesta el acaparamiento (hoarding) en las familias latinas e inmigrantes. Exploramos qué significa realmente el…
Latinx TherapyHoarding & Mental Health in Latinx Families
In this episode, I talk about how hoarding shows up in Latinx and immigrant families. We explore what hoarding actually means and how it relates to a survival…
Latinx TherapyMaternidad sin guìa materna: Salud mental perinatal
En el episodio de hoy, conversé con Elsa Matsumoto sobre la salud mental perinatal y los patrones de maternidad en su linaje, explorando cómo se ha visto el…
Latinx TherapyWhen You Become a Mom Without Your Mom, As a First-Generation Latina
In today's segment, I sat down with Elsa Matsumoto to talk about perinatal mental health and patterns of mothering in her lineage. We explore what support has…
Latinx TherapyHealing from Religious Shame & Reclaiming Identity
In this episode, I talked with Luis Cornejo about his relationship with religion, family and how this experience influenced narratives and internalized…
Latinx TherapySanando del trauma religioso y reclamando la identidad con Luis Cornejo
En este episodio nos acompaña Luis Cornejo para conversar sobre el trauma religioso desde su experiencia personal y profesional. Luis comparte cómo ciertos…
Latinx TherapyEl Papel de Hija Mayor En Una Familia Latina
En este episodio hablé con Viridiana Zendejas sobre el papel de la hija mayor dentro de las familias latinas. Conversamos sobre algunas de las características…
Latinx TherapyThe Role of the Eldest Daughter in a Latine Family
In this episode, I spoke with Viridiana Zendejas, LCSW about the eldest daughter role within a Latine family, where we discussed common character traits…
Latinx TherapyDecisiones de Crianza, Asimilación y Protección Frente a La Discriminación
En este segmento, nuestra invitada Sandra Barros comparte aspectos de su vida familiar para analizar las decisiones de crianza de las familias inmigrantes y…
Latinx TherapyDecoding Immigrant Parenting Choices from a Colombian Daughter
In this segment, our guest Sandra Barros shares with us her family life to decode immigrant parenting choices and how generational messages of identity are…
Latinx TherapyDe Hija a Cuidadora: Acompañando a Una Madre Enferma
En esta conversación hablamos sobre la inversión de roles: pasar de ser quien recibe cuidados a convertirse en la persona cuidadora, una transición que a…
Latinx TherapyFrom Daughter to Caregiver: Walking with a Mother Through Cancer
Johanny Reyes and I spoke about the reversal of roles, from being cared for to becoming the caregiver often influenced by unspoken rules and misconceptions in…
Latinx TherapyThe Experience of a Latina Sibling of a Disabled Person
Today I am joined by Suyapa Ulloa, where we discussed how belonging to an immigrant family can shape how disability is talked about and handled within the…
Latinx TherapyData as Resistance: Inside Alejandre Foundation's Support Groups for Rapid Responders
*This episode was recorded Feb 2026. The foundation is currently organizing support groups for families who have had a loved one deported under the current…
Latinx TherapyJennifer León Salinas: El impacto emocional de vivir indocumentado
Hoy en este segmento, conversé con Jennifer León Salinas sobre los impactos emocionales y físicos que las políticas hostiles y el discurso público tienen en la…
Latinx TherapyUndocumented Mental Health with Jennifer León Salinas, LMFT
Today in this segment, I talked with Jennifer León Salinas, about the emotional and physical impacts hostile policies and public discourse have on undocumented…
Latinx TherapySeason 6 Trailer: Updates and New Beginnings
This girl finally has editing support! With organic growth, my own mental health and family matters, it has become impossible to continue editing the podcast…
Latinx TherapyKim Guerra on Becoming a Revolution: "¡Soy una pinche lesbiana!"
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…
Latinx TherapyPrisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez: Her Story on Religion and Sexual Liberation
This episode touches on Prisca's religious upbringing, the shame of leaving the church, her journey of sexual liberation, estragement with her family, and…
Latinx TherapyInjustices Against Palestine
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…
Latinx TherapyWhat is a Psychiatrist? With Dr. Vanessa Velez, MD
Today we speak with Latina Psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Velez who shares about her medical school background through rotations and residency, the support received…
Latinx TherapyColaboración entre La Alianza de Salud Mental Perinatal en Español (Postpartum Support International) y Latinx Therapy
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…
Latinx TherapyPerinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at Postpartum Support International (PSI)
In this episode we announce our partnership with The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color from PSI (Postpartum Support International), and hear…
Latinx TherapyUna historia de la esclerosis múltiple y salud mental
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…
Latinx TherapyA Story about Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health
Break the Stigma segments are episodes that highlight mental health challenges and strengths from mental health advocates. Today, we learn about Multiple…
Latinx TherapyThe Mental Health of Pre-Licensed Therapists
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…
Latinx TherapySeason 5 Trailer: The Comeback
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…
Latinx TherapyTerapia de sueños con Terapeuta Claudia Barfoot
En este episodio hablamos con Claudia Barfoot, consejera licenciada de salud mental. Conversamos sobre qué es la terapia de trabajo de sueño. Claudia nos…
Latinx TherapyDream Work in Therapy
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…
Latinx TherapyApoyando los jóvenes sobrevivientes del abuso sexual
En este episodio hablamos con la terapeuta Colombiana Americana Amanda Serrano, LCSW (trabajadora social titulada en ambiente clínico) de North Carolina y…
Latinx TherapySupporting Youth Sexual Abuse Survivors
In this episode we speak with Colombian American therapist Amanda Serrano, LCSW from North Carolina and CEO of Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda defines sexual…
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Recuperando del Duelo
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-…
Latinx TherapyGrief and Loss in the Latinx Community
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…
Latinx TherapySeason 4 Trailer!
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…
Latinx TherapyBreak the Stigma with Founder of Consent Parenting!
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…
Latinx TherapySalud Mental de los Jóvenes Inmigrantes
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…
Latinx TherapyImmigrant Youth's Mental Health
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…
Latinx TherapyThe Side Effects of Specializing in Trauma While Parenting
In this episode we speak with Susana Marquez founder of Wellness Para La Mama and Marriage and Family Therapist in Long Beach, CA. We discuss what it's like…
Latinx TherapySalud Mental para Padres
En este episodio, tenemos una discusión introductoria sobre la salud mental de los padres con un enfoque en los padres maternos. Discutimos qué factores deben…
Latinx Therapy¿Qué es la terapia de juego?
La terapia de juego se basa en el uso del juego como elemento de comunicación. Esta terapia puede llegar a exteriorizar las emociones y experiencias de manera…
Latinx TherapyWhat is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is a specialized psychotherapy approach for working with children and helping them process their feelings using toys & games. Andrea Vargas is a…
Latinx TherapyParents' Mental Health
In this episode, we have an introductory discussion on parents' mental health with a focus on maternal parents. We discuss what factors parents have to…
Latinx TherapyLucia Rios: Her Story with Postpartum Depression
Trigger Warning: Postpartum Depression Lucia Rios is a mom of two and the founder of Twisted Cotton Candy and Churro Service – gourmet catering services with a…
Latinx TherapyEl Abuso Sexual en Jóvenes
Advertencia: La información compartida en este segmento es sobre el abuso sexual. De todas las víctimas menores de 18 años, 2 de cada 3 tienen entre 12 a 17…
Latinx TherapySexual Abuse in Teens
Trigger Warning: The information shared here may be found triggering for individuals who have personally experienced sexual abuse or assault at any point of…
Latinx TherapyAbuso de Alcohol en la Cultura
En este segmento sobre abuso de sustancias, damos la bienvenida a Genesis Games, LMHC de Miami, Florida. Ella nos habla de su experiencia profesional con el…
Latinx TherapySubstance Abuse in the Latinx Community
In this episode on substance abuse, we welcome Genesis Games, LMHC from Miami, Florida. She sheds light on her knowledge with alcohol abuse, how alcohol abuse…
Latinx TherapySeason 3: Children's Mental Health
Season 3 will be dedicated to Children's Mental Health topics. Please note that I recorded many of these interviews in 2018 but just was not been able to edit…
Latinx TherapyLa Cultura & Codependency
What is codependency for you? The following therapists use personal examples but also examples they use in the therapy setting. We define codependency, discuss…
Latinx TherapyWhen God And Therapy Are Both Okay
Yanira Peña, LMFT from Tustin, CA is one of our two season closers. We recorded this special episode on May 18th, 2019 LIVE in front of 70 people who attended…
Latinx Therapy¿Y EL NOVIO?
Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT, LPCC from Sherman Oaks, CA is one of our two season closers. We recorded this special episode on May 18th, 2019 LIVE in front of 70 people…
Latinx TherapyBreak the Stigma with Dior Vargas
Welcome to our last break the stigma segment of this season! This special episode on Mental Health Awareness month concludes Season 2 and we will begin Season…
Latinx TherapyLa Ansiedad Cuando Limpiamos
Hoy hablamos de un importante valor cultural, la limpieza. Es posible que no se ha realizado, pero la forma en que se nos enseña a limpiar y la razón por la…
Latinx TherapyThe Shame & Anxiety Behind Cleaning
Today we discuss an important cultural value, cleaning. It may not be realized but the manner in which we are taught to clean and why we clean has mental…
Latinx TherapyBreak the Stigma with Carmen & Lupe Andrade, Advocates & Siamese Twins
Welcome to our first Break the Stigma segment of 2019! Today our special guests are Carmen and Lupe Andrade, 18 year old Latinas attending Northwestern…
Latinx TherapyNalgona Positivity Pride Talks Body Positivity & Disordered Eating
Trigger Warning: Disordered Eating Topic We are back from a mid-season break! Expect episodes weekly going forward! Today's guest is Gloria Lucas, founder of…
Latinx TherapyBONUS- Details of the new website!
The website is LIVE. You can find it on www.latinxtherapy.com! This website is fully bilingual and you'll be able to find the newest directory of Latinx…
Latinx TherapyMy Teen Pregnancy Story- Part 2
Welcome back to My Teen Pregnancy Story Part 2! Did you all know that Less than 2% of teen moms earn a college degree by age 30? Roughly 229,715 teens between…