Directory of Chicanx Affirmative Clinicians

What is Chicanx Affirmative Therapy?

Chicanx Affirmative Therapy is an approach which, in its foundations, principles, and methods, actively centers and privileges Chicana/o/x culture in the therapeutic process

Who is Chicanx Affirmative Therapy for?

Chicanx Affirmative Therapy benefits individuals within the Chicanx community and beyond by providing culturally relevant and sensitive mental health support

  • Jessica Dominguez

    (she/her/ella)

    LMFT

    Area(s) of Focus: Cultural identity, Anxiety, Trauma, Integrative Psychology, Acculturation, Anxiety/panic, Cultural development, Grief & loss, Identity, Relationship & interpersonal issues, Self-esteem/Assertiveness, Stress, Trauma-related issues.

    Licensed: CA

  • Blanca Cleinfall

    (she/her/ella)

    M.Ed., LPC

    Area(s) of Focus: Trauma, anxiety/depression, womens issues, toxic relationships, sexual abuse/assault and domestic violence

    Licensed: TX

  • Dr. Corina Lopez

    (she/her/ella)

    Licensed Psychologist

    Area(s) of Focus: First-gen experience, acculturation stress (undocumented & documented), coping with cancer & life after cancer, BIPOC professionals, transgenerational trauma, and identity exploration (gender, racial, sexual, class etc.)

    Licensed: CA

  • Dr. Leslie Celis

    (she/her/they/them)

    Licensed Psychologist

    Area(s) of Focus: Trauma, Stress Management and Depression

    Licensed: CA

  • Alyssa Cedillo

    (she/her/ella)

    MA, LPC-S, RPT-S, IP-CST

    Area(s) of Focus: Empowered culturally responsive care for hose seeking to create space for intergenerational healing, racial justice, and wellness and Decolonized supervision.

    Licensed: TX, CO, FL

  • Jesus Solorio

    (he/him/el)

    LMFT

    Area(s) of Focus: Cultural and ethnic identity, Racial trauma, Decolonization, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression

    Licensed: CA

  • Rebekah Johns

    (she/her)

    LPC

    Area(s) of Focus: Students, life transitions

    Licensed: TX

  • Yvette Cardenas

    (she/her)

    MSW, LCSW

    Area(s) of Focus: Group workshops, trainings and support groups that address: anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress management, burnout, compassion fatigue, goal setting and parenting/parent child bond

    Licensed: CA

  • Sarah De La Cerda

    (she/her/ella)

    LCSW

    Area(s) of Focus: Peripartum and postpartum transitions, caregiver stress, grief, anxiety

    Licensed: CA

  • Vanessa Pezo

    (she/her/ella)

    LCSW

    Area(s) of Focus: Trauma, Oppression, Latinx Mental Health

    Licensed: CA

  • Maria Avina

    (she/her/ella)

    LMFT

    Area(s) of Focus: Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders

    Licensed: CA

  • Marisa Wandeler

    (she/her)

    Coach, non-licensed

    Area(s) of Focus: Somatic Trauma Coaching for marginalized populations including Neurodivergence, CPTSD, Racial Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, Anxiety, Chronic Medical Conditions. Please see website or contact for more detailed information.

    Located: CO

  • Elsa Matsumoto

    (she/her/ella)

    LCSW

    Area(s) of Focus: First-generation Latinx women

    Licensed: CA

  • Lu Rocha

    (she/her)

    MA, MSW, MSW, LCSW, RYI

    Area(s) of Focus: Trauma (chronic, inter-generational and historical)

    Licensed: IL

  • Danielle Gardea

    (she/her)

    LPC-S, LPCC

    Area(s) of Focus: Adults, anxiety, depression, grief

    Licensed: TX, NM

  • Wendy Llamas

    (she/her/ella)

    LCSW

    Area(s) of Focus: EMDR, attachment work, parent-child relationship, inner child healing

    Licensed: CA

  • Cyn Magaña

    (she/they)

    LCSW

    Area(s) of Focus: Young professionals of color, adult children of dysfunctional families

    Licensed: NY

  • Dr. Alicia Encino Litschi

    (she/her)

    Licensed Psychologist

    Area(s) of Focus: Earth-centered/Indigenous (animist) psychology, ancestral healing and connection, grief & loss, decolonizing connection to mixed ancestral roots, soul-tending, integrative work of walking multiple paths

    Licensed: TX

  • Yvette Chiquito

    (she/her)

    LMSW

    Area(s) of Focus: Bilingual/bi-cultural, Strength & Energy based, Trauma Informed services for Children, Families & Adults. Relationship based therapy, co-parenting, reunification. Depression & Anxiety.

    Licensed: MI

  • Mara Sammartino

    (she/her/ella)

    LMSW

    Area(s) of Focus: First-Generation., Latina women, parenting, anxiety/depression, racial/systemic oppression and supervision

    Licensed: CA

  • Yesenia Carrillo

    (she/they)

    LCSW

    Area(s) of Focus: ADHD, trauma, depression, grief

  • Karina Arias

    (she/her)

    LCSW

    Area(s) of Focus: Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma

    Licensed: CA

  • Vanessa Torres

    (she/her)

    LMFT

    Area(s) of Focus: Latinx and LGBTQIA+ communities, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions and Personal Growth

    Licensed: CA

  • Dr. Madeline Ofina

    (she/her)

    Licensed Psychologist

    Area(s) of Focus: Depression, Life Transitions, Spiritual Awakening, Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers) Family dynamics, Ancestral Wounds Intuitive, Spiritual gifts Intergenerational Healing

    Licensed: IL, NY

  • Maira M. Hernández

    (she/her/ella)

    LMFT

    Area(s) of Focus: Clinical Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Cases (Hardship, Cancellation of Removal, VAWA, U-Visa, & T-Visa), First Gen Students and Professionals, Nurturing Parenting, Cultural Identity and Acculturation, Life Transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management, Depression, Trauma, Assertiveness Training, Anger Management and Emotional Regulation, and Self-Esteem

 Chicanx Affirmative Therapy FAQs

  • Chicana/o/x Affirmative Therapy is an approach which, in its foundations, principles, and methods, actively centers and privileges Chicana/o/x culture in the therapeutic process. It affirms both ancestrally and contemporarily the healing foundations of Chicana/o/x culture and lifeways

  • Chicanx affirmative therapy benefits individuals within the Chicanx community by providing culturally relevant and sensitive mental health support

  • Counselors, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists

  • Features of this training certificate include:

    Constructing Chicana/o/x wellness & well-being,

    The roles of identity, family, and spirituality for Chicana/o/x mental health, Facilitating a reconnection to current and ancestral cultural strengths in clinical practice

    Integrating aspects of Chicana/o/x culture that complements the practice of counseling & therapy

    The impacts of marginalization and discrimination on Chicana/o/x well-being on an individual and community level

    The inclusion of historical trauma in the treatment of Chicana/o/x populations

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