Latinx Therapy
by Adriana Alejandre, LMFT | Conversations about Mental Health Myths
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
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El 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 acaparamiento y cómo se relaciona con una mentalidad de supervivencia en las familias inmigrantes. Explicó qué sucede en el cuerpo cuando…
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Hoarding & 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 mindset in immigrant families. I explore what happens in the body when we live in a hoarded environment, what the cycle of hoarding is…
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Maternidad 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 apoyo a lo largo de las generaciones. Exploramos qué significa la salud mental perinatal y los desafíos que la rodean, destacando cómo la...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Data 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 administration.** Today in this episode, I talked with Dr. Yessica Green Rosas about the importance of support groups and rapid responders in...
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Jennifer 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 salud mental de las personas indocumentadas. Exploramos de cerca el bienestar de vivir sin un estatus migratorio dentro de los sistemas...
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Undocumented 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 mental health, where we look closely at the well-being of living undocumented within our current American societal systems. We explored…
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Season 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. As you may notice, I also added the video component! In this trailer episode, I share with you all about these learning curves, a few of…
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Kim 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 gender normative expectations, and how she found her own path towards self-acceptance and liberation. She discusses the importance of...
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Prisca 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 learning about her mental health experience of writing TÍAS AND PRIMAS: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us, her newest book. About...
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Injustices 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 and Palestinian woman who shares with us her and her family's experience as Palestinians living in America, and their history. The purpose…
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What 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 from her parents upon choosing the career, and we also spoke about the the stigma of medication, how depression, anxiety and bipolar...
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Colaboración 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 salud mental que tienen interés en ayudar esta comunidad. Xochilt y Karla también comparten sobre la conferencia que van a tener en...
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Perinatal 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 more about their Spanish offering at the PSI Conference in July 2024. Register for the Perinatal Mood Disorder Components of Care and...
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Una 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. Hoy, aprendemos sobre la Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) a través de nuestra invitada, Crystal Bedoya, Creadora Discapacitada, Escritora y...
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A 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 Sclerosis (MS) through our guest, Crystal Bedoya, Disabled Creator, Writer & Advocate. Crystal shares her story of being diagnosed with MS in...
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The 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 Vásquez, LMFT and Jennifer León Salinas, AMFT discuss systemic barriers and challenges, how to build support during associateships, and…
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Season 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 dyfunctional family dynamics I was experiencing, my experience with my mother's illness, about the day she passed away and how it has impacted...
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Terapia 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 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...
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Dream 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 become a therapist specializing in Dream Work, what clients can expect in this type of therapy, and Claudia provides an interesting...
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Apoyando 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 directora ejecutiva de Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda define el abuso sexual, el impacto en la salud mental, factores de riesgo, el conflicto en...
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Supporting 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 abuse, the mental health effects of survivors, risk factors, the struggles in Latinx families after a disclosure, and she closes with guidance...
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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- una comunidad digital para personas que están recuperando de una perdida. Ella nos habla de su experiencia profesional del duelo, cómo se...
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Grief 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 is, how grief causes changes within us, how to help a loved one grieving and resources for those grieving. Follow our guest, Paulina…
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Season 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 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...
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Break 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, we get to know Rosalia Rivera- a coach, consent educator specialist, mom and founder of Consent Parenting. We learn about digital safety...
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Salud 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 Francisco, CA. Hablamos sobre las implicaciones emocionales del estatus migratorio, familia, educación, e intervenciones que ayudarán a…
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Immigrant 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 discuss the mental health implications of immigration status, family, school issues, and interventions that are helpful for immigrant youth...
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The 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 being a therapist that specializes in trauma, the mental health impact, boundaries needed with ourselves and our family, and how to remain...
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Salud 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 considerar los padres para su salud mental, los factores de riesgo para los padres latinos, como el estado migratorio o la aculturación…
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¿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 simbólica, para niñxs entre las edades de 3 a 12. Andrea Vargas es una consejera de salud mental, con licencia en Florida, con...
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What 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 Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, EMDR trained and a Certified FirstPlay Practitioner. She is also...
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Parents' 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 consider for their mental health, risk factors for Latinx parents such as immigration status or acculturation, what to do if a parent is in need…
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Lucia 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 unique Latinx twist! She offers custom carts at events and cotton candy walls. Entrepreneurship came into her life as a means to a need...
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El 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 años. Una en cada 9 niñas y uno en cada 53 niños son victimas de abuso a mano de adultos. 93% de los agresores es alguien quien el victima...
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Sexual 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 their lives. Please prioritize your inner needs, take breaks from the episode if you choose to listen. Of all victims under age 18, 2 out of…
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Abuso 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 abuso de alcohol, cómo se define el abuso de alcohol, los efectos que tiene sobre el individuo y la familia, los mitos detrás de esto en...
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Substance 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 is defined, the effects it has on the individual and the family, the myths behind it in our culture & the best way to support someone with...
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Season 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 and release them due to many schedule changes I had in my life in 2019. The reason why I had thought of having a whole season on children...
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La 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 cultural signs that may indicate we are codependent, overcoming codependency & more. Our speakers were: Luis Cornejo, LMFT...
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When 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 our 1 year celebration in Los Angeles. This episode discusses the separation of religion, therapy and mental health. We review common...
About this show
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
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Adriana Alejandre, LMFT | Conversations about Mental Health Myths