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When it comes time to choose a therapist, you may prefer a Latinx therapist over therapists of other races or ethnicities. This is understandable, considering that no other therapists can quite understand your cultural experience like another Latinx person can.

Whether you are located in downtown Santa Cruz, the suburbs of Santa Cruz, other nearby places such as Campbell, Morgan Hill, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Talk Therapy with a Latinx Therapist

Some Latinx individuals choose to work with a Latinx therapist over a therapist from another background for several reasons, including:

  • You may feel more at ease with a Latinx therapist and connect with them on a deeper level.
  • Latinx therapists are more apt to understand your how your cultural background affects your life and experiences.
  • Some mental health issues may stem from racial injustice, bias, or crimes, and a Latinx therapist may feel safer to you.
  • You may feel more comfortable and be able to let your guard down more with a Latinx therapist than if you feel like you must be aware of and fight stereotypes.
  • You may feel more comfortable sharing deep-seated issues with someone of the same cultural background.

To learn more about if a Latinx therapist is right for you, check out this article to know: Is it important for my therapist to be like me?

Start Healing with Latinx Therapy!

At Mental Health Match, you’ll find licensed Latinx therapists who work to improve the quality of your life through evidence-based therapies. To find a qualified Latinx therapist in your area, browse the experts below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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The therapeutic relationship is extremely important to me. I hope to create an atmosphere where you feel comfortable expressing and exploring difficult feelings and emotions. I utilize different modalities based on what works best for you.

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I use a holistic perspective and recognizing the mind-body connection, I craft a unique plan for lasting positive change, actively engaging in your journey. We will work on plan that will be sustainable.

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It is my goal to help you reach your goals. What are they? If you desire lasting change but don't know where to start; I can help. Together, we can find healthy ways to cope, & get you back in control. I'd be honored to walk this journey with you.


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I've done individual & group therapy with clients for over 8 years, all utilizing evidence-based practices such as MI, CBT, ACT & SFBT. I specialize in BIPOC populations noticing unhelpful thoughts or habits in their lives & who are looking freedom.

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Collaborate and work together to process and find strategies to improve areas that may be of concerns such as, poor self-esteem, work/school stress, relationship issues, life transitions, unhealed emotional wounds.

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I like to meet clients where they are in their process. I utilize different therapeutic modalities (e.g. CBT, Mindfulness) to support client's needs and goals. I see therapy as a collaboration with clients being the expert of their lives.

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Jacqueline Esquer
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Take a collaborative approach, working together to find what tools, skills, and modalities that work best for you. I am committed to you getting the most out of our time together, and am always open to feedback.

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I am compassion-focused, trauma informed, and anti-oppressive. I consider myself a relational therapist, so our connection and rapport will be at the core of our work together.

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  • Anxiety
  • Complicated Grief
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