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
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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
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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
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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
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Dr. Leslie Celis
(she/her/they/them)
Licensed Psychologist
Area(s) of Focus: Trauma, Stress Management and Depression
Licensed: CA
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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
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Jesus Solorio
(he/him/el)
LMFT
Area(s) of Focus: Cultural and ethnic identity, Racial trauma, Decolonization, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Licensed: CA
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Rebekah Johns
(she/her)
LPC
Area(s) of Focus: Students, life transitions
Licensed: TX
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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
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Sarah De La Cerda
(she/her/ella)
LCSW
Area(s) of Focus: Peripartum and postpartum transitions, caregiver stress, grief, anxiety
Licensed: CA
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Vanessa Pezo
(she/her/ella)
LCSW
Area(s) of Focus: Trauma, Oppression, Latinx Mental Health
Licensed: CA
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Maria Avina
(she/her/ella)
LMFT
Area(s) of Focus: Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders
Licensed: CA
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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
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Elsa Matsumoto
(she/her/ella)
LCSW
Area(s) of Focus: First-generation Latinx women
Licensed: CA
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Lu Rocha
(she/her)
MA, MSW, MSW, LCSW, RYI
Area(s) of Focus: Trauma (chronic, inter-generational and historical)
Licensed: IL
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Danielle Gardea
(she/her)
LPC-S, LPCC
Area(s) of Focus: Adults, anxiety, depression, grief
Licensed: TX, NM
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Wendy Llamas
(she/her/ella)
LCSW
Area(s) of Focus: EMDR, attachment work, parent-child relationship, inner child healing
Licensed: CA
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Cyn Magaña
(she/they)
LCSW
Area(s) of Focus: Young professionals of color, adult children of dysfunctional families
Licensed: NY
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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
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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
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Mara Sammartino
(she/her/ella)
LMSW
Area(s) of Focus: First-Generation., Latina women, parenting, anxiety/depression, racial/systemic oppression and supervision
Licensed: CA
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Yesenia Carrillo
(she/they)
LCSW
Area(s) of Focus: ADHD, trauma, depression, grief
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Karina Arias
(she/her)
LCSW
Area(s) of Focus: Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma
Licensed: CA
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Vanessa Torres
(she/her)
LMFT
Area(s) of Focus: Latinx and LGBTQIA+ communities, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions and Personal Growth
Licensed: CA
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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
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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
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Alondra Mascorro
(she/her/ella)
LPC
Area(s) of Fous: Women’s issues, Anxiety, Generational trauma, Relationship issues, Maternal mental health, Immigration and acculturation
Licensed: TX
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Andrea Salazar-Nuñez, Ph.D.
(she/her)
Psychologist
Area(s) of Focus: Racial and systemic trauma
Licensed: WA
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Antonia
(she/her)
LMFT
Area(s) of Focus: Stress, anger, and change process for unwanted habits
Chicanx Affirmative Therapy FAQs
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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
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Chicanx affirmative therapy benefits individuals within the Chicanx community by providing culturally relevant and sensitive mental health support
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Counselors, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists
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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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