spanish speaking therapist chicago
Lisaura Lozada-Goode, LCPC, BC-DMT
Bilingual Therapist in Chicago. I offer individual and couples therapy in Spanish.
Spanish Speaking Therapy Chicago
You are ready to get help but don’t know where to start
You want to have healthier relationships, understand yourself better, have more confidence in your decision-making, and share your feelings openly. Yet it is difficult for you, and you have reached the point where you know you need help. But where to start?
You prefer to work with a Spanish-speaking therapist, someone who shares your Latin American culture
You are eager to start therapy but most counselors and therapists speak English. Although you know English, you prefer to work with a Spanish-speaking therapist and someone who shares your Latin American culture. You need them to know what you mean and that your culture is also understood. And this is so important, especially when it comes to talking about personal and difficult issues.
I hear you, as a Puerto Rican and fully bilingual therapist there is nothing like being able to express myself in Spanish, my first language. I feel much more at “home”.
Feel more comfortable expressing yourself with therapy in Spanish
People who find me because they want therapy in Spanish say that they can express themselves better and that I understand them. That they can feel more comfortable, confident, and safe talking about personal and painful issues. My clients usually have the experience of not having to “explain themselves” so much, which also makes them feel more connected in our therapeutic relationship.
If we are from different countries, you may find that we may not use the same words, but when this happens it is very easy to clarify. In fact, these moments also give us the opportunity to learn a little more about your culture, customs, and traditions, which helps build trust and rapport in the therapy process.
A little goes a long way
Working with a bilingual counselor can have advantages at a personal and community level. Finding the right person can encourage you to start therapy, normalize the process of seeking emotional help, and thus also help reduce the stigma that exists on mental health in Latin American culture.