Find Spanish-speaking Therapists & Counselors in San Clemente, CA.

 

A language barrier can make it impossible to communicate effectively, thwarting your therapy experience from the start. Good communication between you and your therapist is key to success in therapy.

If Spanish is your native language and you feel most comfortable expressing yourself in that language, you should seek therapy from a bilingual therapist or a Spanish-speaking therapist. Whether you are located in downtown San Clemente, the suburbs of San Clemente, other nearby places such as Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Ways a Language Barrier Can Hinder Therapy

Here are several ways that a language barrier can decrease the effectiveness of therapy and counseling:

  • It can cause a misdiagnosis based on an insufficient understanding of your symptoms.
  • Your therapist may misunderstand statements or cultural factors important to your health.
  • Without good communication, you may not fully understand the therapist’s treatment plan.

Due to the above reasons, it’s in your best interest to see a therapist who speaks your native language. We also encourage you to read licensed therapist Meredith Walker’s article to learn about additional things to consider when choosing a therapist.

See a Therapist Who Speaks Your Native Language Today!

Licensed Spanish-speaking therapists are available to get to know you, pinpoint your issues, and create a plan to get you on track toward a happier life. With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified bilingual therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Common issues people seek therapy are for depression, divorce, anxiety, parenting, life changes, cultural issues, job stress, adjustments, stress, and low self esteem.


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Common issues people seek therapy are for depression, divorce, anxiety, parenting, life changes, cultural issues, job stress, adjustments, stress, and low self esteem.

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I believe coming in therapy 1xs a week is not sufficient to correct years of established patterns. Thus, I will give you homework and hold you accountable in what we discuss in therapy. We must change, in order for things to change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Child Abuse
  • Coming Out
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marriage
  • Parenting
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Substance Use
  • Undocumented Residents
  • Women
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have you feel seen, heard, and supported. You can ultimately walk away with a sense of comfort and a better understanding of yourself.


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have you feel seen, heard, and supported. You can ultimately walk away with a sense of comfort and a better understanding of yourself.

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I pull from different therapy models depending on the client’s needs: CBT/TF-CBT, interpersonal psychotherapy, solution-focused, structural family therapy, strength-based therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Blended Families
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Scarlett Quenette
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Together we'll face your concerns and explore your strengths. I'll highlight patterns of behavior that may result in distress, and get curious about your past. Often this can reveal why we do the things we do, and be a catalyst for change.


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Together we'll face your concerns and explore your strengths. I'll highlight patterns of behavior that may result in distress, and get curious about your past. Often this can reveal why we do the things we do, and be a catalyst for change.

Something to know about my approach is:

Though all therapists have preferred methods (mine are CBT and the psychodynamic approaches), I always adapt to meet the needs of the client and consider what you will best respond to.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Relationships
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Maria Cristina Borges
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Practice feeling emotions with less overwhelm and more ease. Reconnect with the body to feel more present. Discover your needs and how to meet them. Heal from shame and cultivate self-compassion. Listen and honor the histories that have shaped you.


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Practice feeling emotions with less overwhelm and more ease. Reconnect with the body to feel more present. Discover your needs and how to meet them. Heal from shame and cultivate self-compassion. Listen and honor the histories that have shaped you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I practice Somatics, a body-mind approach that helps us slow down to pay attention to body experience to access more feeling, ease, and change. I integrate IFS, a form of therapy that invites us to befriend our parts to hear their stories and needs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Burnout
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Oppression
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Shame
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Norma Villalobos
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build trust and connection. I believe that empathic listening, caring, and warmth are essential for creating a safe space for you to express yourself fully.


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build trust and connection. I believe that empathic listening, caring, and warmth are essential for creating a safe space for you to express yourself fully.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use an integrative approach, which combines elements from various therapeutic techniques to create a tailored treatment plan. I believe it's important to look at the different parts of yourself, past and present, to become free and transform

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • End of Life
  • Grief
  • Panic Disorders
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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