Latinx Therapy

Latinx Therapy

By Adriana Alejandre, LMFT | Conversations about Mental Health MythsHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Latinx Therapy episodes

  • When 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 looked like across generations, what perinatal mental health means and the challenges surrounding it...highlighting how migration, stress and support can impact relationships for new parents. Elsa shares her personal experience of mothering herself in the absence of her own mother, giving us the opportunity to understand how she has healed and carried herself forward.

    About today's guest: Elsa Matsumoto is a Licenced Clinical Social Worker and Perinatal Mental Health-Certified (PMH-C) working with diverse communities, including mothers and expectant mothers. She is the founder of Nueve Lunas Therapy and Wellness. As a first generation Mexican-American, Elsa is on a mission to identity systemic disparities that impact families to learn effective, culturally affirming ways to bridge the gap between identity and wellness.

    Find Elsa in our Directory:

    https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/elsa-matsumoto-lcsw-pmh-c-2/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa.lcsw/

    Practice: https://nuevelunastherapy.com/

    Resources mentioned in the episode:

    https://postpartum.net/

    Find therapists on our directory for specialized support:

    https://latinxtherapy.com/find/

    28 min
  • Sanando 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 mensajes religiosos internalizados pueden generar vergüenza, culpa y heridas emocionales, y reflexiona sobre su propio proceso al navegar estas experiencias.

    También hablamos sobre la complejidad de sanar mientras se mantiene el amor y la conexión con familiares que, a su vez, pueden haber contribuido al daño vivido. Luis nos ayuda a comprender cómo se manifiesta el trauma religioso, cómo podemos apoyar a quienes lo han experimentado y dónde encontrar recursos para acompañar el proceso de sanación.

    Sobre el invitado de hoy: Luis Cornejo, LMFT y terapeuta sexual certificado, radica en Los Ángeles, California, donde ofrece atención afirmativa y culturalmente sensible centrándose en la salud mental queer. Luis es el fundador de PsychoSocial Therapy, conferencista, modelo, director creativo y conductor del podcast Queer Magic. Cómo estadounidense de primera generación de origen guatemalteco y mexicano, las experiencias de Luis con el estigma en torno a la salud mental y la identidad queer moldearon su camino hacia la terapia, desde donde apoya a las comunidades LGBTQ+ y BIPOC.

    Sigue a Luis:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luis_thee_lmft
    • Consultorio privado: https://www.psychosocialtherapy.com/
    • Encuentra Luis en nuestro Directorio: https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/luis-cornejo-lmft-cst-psychosocial-therapy/

    Recursos mencionados en el episodio:

    • https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/ournetwork.html
    • https://lgbthotline.org/
    • https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

    23 min
  • Healing 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 messages. We explored how Luis navigated religious shame and balanced healing and loving his family while also being hurt by them. Luis discusses religious trauma education and guidance for anyone of the Queer community experiencing estrangement and religious shame.

    About today's guest: Luis Cornejo, LMFT and Certified Sex Therapist is based in Los Angeles, California who provides affirming and culturally responsive care focusing on queen mental health. Luis is the founder of PsychoSocial Therapy, a speaker, model, creative director, and host of Queer Magic Podcast. As a first generation Guatemalan and Mexican American, Luis's experiences with stigma around mental health and queerness shaped his path into therapy where he supports LGBTQ+ and BIPOC.

    Follow Luis:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luis_thee_lmft

    Find Luis on our Directory: https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/luis-cornejo-lmft-cst-psychosocial-therapy/

    Resources from the episode:

    https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/ournetwork.html

    https://lgbthotline.org/

    https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

    Books:

    • Gender Magic Live Shamelessly, Reclaim Your Joy, & Step into Your Most Authentic Self by Rae McDaniel MED LCPC CST
    • Velvet Rage by Alan Downs, PhD

    43 min
  • El 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 y responsabilidades que suelen asumir las hijas mayores, así como el duelo invisible que muchas cargan.

    A partir de su experiencia personal y profesional, exploramos estrategias para apoyar a las hijas mayores y el trabajo con la niña interior que puede ser necesario como parte de su proceso de sanación.

    Viridiana también nos habla sobre cómo la administración actual y las redadas de ICE están impactando de manera particular a las hijas mayores dentro de las familias inmigrantes.

    Sobre la invitada de hoy:

    Viridiana Zendejas es la hija mayor de padres inmigrantes mexicanos y trabajadora social clínica con licencia. Su trabajo se enfoca en la sanación generacional y en las cargas emocionales de las que muchas veces no se habla y que suelen recaer sobre las hijas mayores.

    Viridiana también es fundadora de Generaciones Counseling en Arizona, donde ofrece terapia culturalmente afirmativa e informada sobre el trauma. Su trabajo honra la resiliencia familiar, al mismo tiempo que crea un espacio para la sanación individual.

    Sigue a Virdiana:

    Instagram (generacionescounseling): https://www.instagram.com/generacionescounseling

    Encuentra Virdiana en nuestro Directorio:

    https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/viridiana-zendejas-msw-lcsw-generaciones-counseling/

    Consultorio: http://https://www.gencounseling.net/

    Recursos mencionados en el episodio:

    https://www.thepuenteproject.org/

    https://www.azpoder.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist

    https://www.borderlandsinitiative.org/

    Bad Ass Bonita by Kim Guerra

    The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

    16 min
  • The 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 carried by daughters, and what unseen grief is like. Viridiana and I discussed how the current administration and ICE raids specifically impact eldest daughters. Drawing from her experience, we explored strategies to support eldest daughters including inner child work.

    About today's guest: Viridiana Zendejas is the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrant parents and a licensed clinical social worker who advocates for generational healing from unspoken generational emotional burdens often impacting the eldest daughter. Viridiana is also the founder of Generaciones Counseling in Arizona, where she provides cultural affirming, trauma-informed therapy whose work honors family resilience while also holding space for individual healing.

    Follow Viridiana

    Private Practice: http://https://www.gencounseling.net/

    Resources mentioned in the episode:

    https://www.thepuenteproject.org/

    https://www.azpoder.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist

    https://www.borderlandsinitiative.org/

    Books Mentioned:

    Bad Ass Bonita by Kim Guerra

    The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

    24 min
  • Decisiones 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 cómo se interiorizan los mandatos generacionales sobre la identidad. Exploramos la dinámica de los hogares donde "solo se habla español" y cómo la asimilación, la discriminación y el trauma colectivo influyen en las decisiones parentales. Sandra reflexiona sobre su labor terapéutica y explica cómo estos mensajes interiorizados generan vergüenza, al tiempo que propone estrategias para sanar mediante la acción comunitaria en momentos de tensión política y para liberar cargas tanto a nivel individual como colectivo.

    Sobre la invitada de hoy:

    Sandra Barros, Terapeuta y Trabajadora Clínica Social (ella/she/her), está comprometida a apoyar a las personas en su búsqueda de una vida de propósito, empoderamiento, bienestar emocional y relaciones satisfactorias. Ella tiene la creencia que esto es un proceso colectivo, lo construimos juntos. A través de un trato cálido y sin juicios, trabaja de manera colaborativa con sus clientes para apoyarles en desencadenar su fortaleza y su sabiduría interior al enfrentar los desafíos de la vida. Algunas de sus áreas de pasión incluyen fortalecer la autoconfianza, cultivar relaciones plenas, transformar el trauma y la pérdida en fortaleza y propósito, y superar el síndrome del impostor y la ansiedad (avanzando del perfeccionismo y el miedo hacia un propósito más centrado y auténtico). Sandra apoya las prácticas de autocuidado y programas de recuperación de 12 pasos que enfatizan la autocompasión, tanto para el uso de alcohol como para los desafíos relacionados con la alimentación emocional.

    Como organizadora por la justicia social durante más de 25 años e hija de inmigrantes Colombianos, Sandra siente una profunda pasión por la justicia racial, pro-imigracion, liberación de género y de las comunidades 2SLGBTQIA+, Sandra también ofrece Supervisión Clínica para trabajadores sociales que desean apoyo en el desarrollo de un enfoque de Psicología de la Liberación y perspectivas Decoloniales en su práctica terapéutica. Con frecuencia se la puede encontrar bailando salsa o participando en causas sociales como parte de su autocuidado y del cuidado comunitario.

    Encuentra Sandra en nuestro Directorio:

    https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/barros-psychotherapy/

    Recursos mencionados en el epísodio:

    · Sé Dueño de Tu Grandeza: Supera el Síndrome del Impostor, Vence la Inseguridad y Alcanza el Éxito en la Vida por el Dr. Orbé-Austin y Lisa Orbé-Austin

    · Cuchillo Soft por Lenina Nadal

    · Suenas como una Chica Blanca por Julissa Arce

    · Brown Badass Bonita por Kim Guerra

    16 min
  • Decoding 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 internalized. We explored "Spanish only" homes discussing how assimilation, discrimination, and collective trauma influence the choices of parents. Sandra reflects on her therapeutic work and draws how these internalized messages produce shame, while offering strategies for finding healing through collective action during times of political distress and decompressing on an individualistic and collectivistic level.

    About today's guest: Sandra Barros, LCSW-QS (she, her, ella) believes that everyone deserves a life grounded in purpose, empowerment, emotional well-being, and fulfilling relationships. She believes we do this together, in community. Through a warm, nonjudgmental approach, she works collaboratively with clients to build on their strengths and inner wisdom to address life challenges. Some of her areas of passion include nurturing self-confidence, cultivating fulfilling relationships, transforming trauma and loss into strength and meaning, overcoming imposter syndrome and anxiety (moving from perfectionism and fear toward grounded purpose), and fostering healing and empowerment from racial injustice for BIPOC folks, activists and community organizers. She also supports harm reduction, mindful self-care, and 12-step recovery approaches that emphasize self-kindness, for both alcohol use and challenges with emotional eating. As a racial justice organizer for over 20 years and the daughter of Colombian immigrants, Sandra is passionate about racial, immigrant, gender, and 2SLGBTQIA+ justice. Sandra provides Clinical Supervision for Social Workers wanting support developing a Liberation Psychology and De-Colonial approach to therapeutic practice. She can often be found on the salsa dance floor or participating in social causes as part of her self-care and community care.

    Find Sandra in our Directory:

    https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/barros-psychotherapy/

    Resources mentioned in the episode:

    • Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Success in Life by Dr Orbé-Austin and Lisa Orbé-Austin

    • Cuchillo Soft by Lenina Nadal

    • You Sound like a White Girl by Julissa Arce

    • Brown Badass Bonita Kim Guerra

    32 min
  • De 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 menudo está influenciada por reglas no dichas y conceptos erróneos dentro de las familias inmigrantes latinas. Entre los temas que abordamos se encuentran el silencio que suele rodear la enfermedad, así como las diferentes formas en que puede verse el apoyo cuando se asume el rol de cuidador. Johanny comparte cómo fue cuidando su mamá con cancer, siendo la hija mayor, asumir de manera repentina la responsabilidad de cuidarla y cómo aprendió a desenvolverse en esta nueva identidad mientras atravesaba su proceso de duelo. Le dedicamos este segmento a la mamá de Johanny. Que descanse en paz.

    Sobre la invitada de hoy: Johanny Reyes es una terapeuta con licencia y empresaria afrolatina dedicada a promover la salud mental y aumentar la accesibilidad a los recursos de salud mental dentro de las comunidades latinas, negras y morenas, incluyendo a personas hispanohablantes e indocumentadas. También es la fundadora de su propia práctica, donde se especializa en apoyar a sus clientes a través del duelo, el trauma y las transiciones de la vida, cultivando un espacio seguro donde los clientes puedan sanar.

    Encuentra Johanny en nuestro directorio:

    https://latinxtherapy.com/speakers/johanny-reyes/

    Sigue a Johanny:

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/thrivingcounselingsolutions

    Su consultorio: https://www.ThrivingCounselingSolutions.com

    17 min
  • From 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 immigrant families. Topics in this segment include the common silence regarding illness, aging, and what support can look like as a caregiver. Johanny shares what it was like as the eldest daughter suddenly stepping into a caregiver role and how she learned to navigate this new identity while processing grief. This episode will be aired in Spanish next week.

    This episode is dedicated to Johanny's mother, who passed a couple months after we recorded this episode. May her beautiful mami rest so peacefully.

    About today's guest: Johanny Reyes is a licensed therapist in Florida and Afro-Latina entrepreneur dedicated to promoting mental health and increasing accessibility to mental health resources within Latin, Black and Brown communities including Spanish–speaking and undocumented people. She is also the founder of her own practice, where she specializes in supporting clients through grief, trauma, and life transitions, cultivating a safe space where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.

    Follow Johanny:

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/thrivingcounselingsolutions

    Practice website (Florida residents): https://www.ThrivingCounselingSolutions.com

    Find Johanny in the Latinx Therapy Directory: https://latinxtherapy.com/speakers/johanny-reyes/

    25 min
  • The 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 family. We explored how caregivers/parents can support the mental health of non-disabled siblings, navigating moments of resentment without shame, and resources to support disability justice and inclusion. Suyapa shares her immigrant family's journey navigating their dynamic with a disabled child and reflects on her experience as a non-disabled elder sibling.

    About today's guest: Suyapa Ulloa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in CA, NV, and FL who can be found on the Latinx Therapy directory.

    • Practice website: https://www.suyapasutherapist.com/
    • Latinx Therapy Directory Listing: https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/suyapa-ulloa-lcsw/

    Resources from this episode:

    • Sins Invalid is a disability justice-based movement building and performance project that celebrates disabled people, centering and led by disabled Black, Indigenous, and people of the global majority, and queer, trans, and nonbinary disabled people: https://sinsinvalid.org/
    • Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund: https://dredf.org/
    • Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, Inc: https://awnnetwork.org/
    • National Council on Independent Living works to enhance the human and civil rights of all people with disabilities: https://ncil.org/
    15 min

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