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Super MamásEpisode 448: Therapy for the Latinx Community with Adriana AlejandreAdriana Alejandre joins us this week to talk about how therapy can support the Latinx community as we deal with everything that is going on in our world. Adriana is the founder of Latinx Therapy and a certified therapist who specializes in trauma. Today, we talk about her work with the community in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires. We also get into how to talk about the issues our community faces with our children, and when and how to share information with them. Adriana has so many great resources for those who identify as Latinx, those affected...2025-02-1139 min
mitú DailyLos Angeles Fires Updates & Birth of Red Note - mitú DailyAdriana Alejandre, founder of Latinx Therapy, joins us to discuss coping with the LA fires, AI deepfakes and scams flood our timelines, TikTokers migrate to new apps, and Fuerza Regida steps up big for LA.2025-01-1518 min
Truth Be Told: Time to ThriveDeportation WoundsIn 2020, Truth Be Told producer Isa Mendoza shared her truth about the painful impact her father’s deportation has had on her life. We are revisiting this powerful conversation in light of President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport undocumented immigrants who are primarily from Mexico and other South American countries the moment he gets into office. For this episode, we called up Adriana Alejandre, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and founder of the Latinx Therapy podcast, who offered advice to Isa and tools we can all use to help those we care about who have...2025-01-1333 min
Latinx TherapyKim 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 unlearning shame and embracing one's queerness, as well as the role of allies in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals. Kim also talks about her book, 'Badass Bonita: Break the Silence, Become a Revolution,' which combines memoir, self-help, and education to empower Latines in their healing journeys. Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.in...2024-10-1730 min
Latinx TherapyPrisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez: Her Story on Religion and Sexual LiberationThis 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 Prisca: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is a leading Latine activist with roots from Nicaragua, a writer, and speaker. She is the founder of Latina Rebels, a platform with over 350,000 followers, and the author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts. She has been featured on NPR, New Yo...2024-09-2934 min
Entre Tías y AmiguisParentification: When Childhood Meets AdultingThis conversation explores the topic of parentification, which is when a child is given responsibilities that are not developmentally appropriate for them. Adri Rodriguez and Adriana Alejandre share their personal experiences with parentification and discuss how cultural values, such as marianismo and machismo, contribute to this phenomenon. They also touch on the impact of parentification on mental health and the importance of setting boundaries and finding balance. The conversation highlights the varying experiences of parentification and emphasizes the need for validation and support for those who have been parentified. The conversation explores the impact of parentification on...2024-09-1852 min
Latinx TherapyInjustices AgainInjustices Against Palestinest PalestineThis 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 of today's segment is to share information about misinformation over the Palestinian community and raise awareness on how marginalized communities are connected in their pain and struggles. If you would like to be connected to Susan, visit her website at susanabdelhaq.com. She is accepting clients in California. To...2024-08-2232 min
¡A Tu Salud!Hips Don't Lie: Thriving Not Just Surviving in our Mental Health JourneysIn this episode of 'A Tu Salud,' we welcome Adriana Alejandra Alejandre, LMFT, a trailblazing Latina mental health advocate and influencer. Adriana joins us to share her powerful journey from being a single mother to becoming a successful trauma therapist and Founder of Latinx Therapy. Adrianna discusses the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health, especially within the Latine community, and provides valuable insights and resources to support mental health wellness.2024-07-3127 min
Am I Doing It Wrong?Rethinking How We Argue with Adriana AlejandreLet's get ready to rumble! Respectfully and gently! This week Raj and Noah welcome Adriana Alejandre, trauma therapist and founder of Latinx Therapy to talk us through best practices for conflict resolution, the way non-verbal communication affects us, and the most effective ways to disagree with those you love.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2543 min
Latinx TherapyWhat is a Psychiatrist? With Dr. Vanessa Velez, MDToday 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 symptoms can benefit from psychiatry and the oppression that exists within the medical field. Dr. Velez answers the following questions before closing this episode: How can we as therapists communicate with a psychiatrist and discuss treatment plans for a shared client? When should we consider medication - What cultural background questions do u a...2024-05-2829 min
Latinx TherapyColaboración entre La Alianza de Salud Mental Perinatal en Español (Postpartum Support International) y Latinx TherapyEn 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 Washington DC este Julio donde van a proveer un entrenamiento por primera ves. Nuestras invitadas: Karla Cardoza, terapeuta matrimonial y familiar licenciada, Gerente de la Línea Cálida en Español & Coordinador Internacional en Latinoamérica , facilitadora de las reuniones de apoyo perinatal en español...2024-05-0715 min
Latinx TherapyPerinatal 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 Advanced Psychotherapy training en Español by visiting https://psi.societyconference.com/v2/ Learn more about PSI and its program bridging the gap in perinatal mental health services for LatinX communities The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at @postpartumsupportinternational, @psi_alianzenespanial, and @pmhapoc. Our guests: Karl...2024-04-1623 min
Latinx TherapyUna historia de la esclerosis múltiple y salud mentalLos 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 Defensora. Crystal comparte su historia de ser diagnosticada con EM en la infancia y el diagnóstico de salud mental que siguió. Como latina de primera generación, habla sobre cómo eran las citas médicas con sus padres de habla hispana, aclara malentendidos y cómo suena la toxicidad positiva, y expresa...2024-04-0227 min
Latinx TherapyA Story about Multiple Sclerosis and Mental HealthBreak 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 childhood and the mental health diagnosis that followed. As a first-gen Latina, she talks about how medical appointments were with her Spanish-speaking parents, clarifies misconceptions and what toxic positivity can sound like and expresses how our community can support others. Tune in to learn and connect! Spanish episode coming soon. Get to know Crystal...2024-03-2627 min
Latinx TherapyThe Mental Health of Pre-Licensed TherapistsIn 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 advocacy recommendations when needing accomodations for licensing exams. They also shared what their experience was like at my group practice when I had to take an abrupt leave and how they coped as associates. Meet out guests: Rubi's Practice website: changingcyclescounseling.com Jennifer's Directory website: lati...2024-03-1836 min
Latinx TherapySeason 5 Trailer: The ComebackTrigger 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 me. I will hold a Q&A via our Instagram stories, and via our YouTube channel since the podcast will be in video format going forward. I appreciate everyone's support. Please subscribe to the YouTube: youtube.com/@latinxtherapy If you are seeking a therapist, please l...2023-09-1141 min![Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]](https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/bb1704d3-e206-4e2c-88a9-af02012fb7c4/image.jpg?t=1684952768&size=Large)
Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]Capítulo 165: Me, My Mental Health & I -Grieving Online with Adriana AlejandreIn this second episode of our mental health mini-series, we interview Adriana Alejandre, licensed therapist and founder of Latinx Therapy, a therapy directory and podcast. After losing her mother, Adriana made the decision to share about her grieving journey publicly on social media. In this capítulo, we talk about radical vulnerability, storytelling, and how Latinxs cope with loss. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-07-2639 min
Hella Latin@De Difícil a Dulce: Navigating Taboo Topics in Multigen Families with Latinx Therapy and BreyersBreyers, your family favorite ice cream brand has partnered with Latinx Therapy to launch Conversaciones Vainilla – a program to help encourage, inspire and facilitate meaningful conversations amongst Hispanic/Latino families. Latinos have limited access to culturally responsive services that reflect an understanding of their cultural norms, and acculturation experiences. With Conversaciones Vainilla, the goal is to encourage nuestra familias to engage in behavioral health conversation about everyday topics such as therapy, dating, religion, and finances among others.“Nationwide, there are only 10.8% Hispanic and Latino identifying Marriage and Family Therapists, and 5% of Hispanic psychologists” said Latinx Therapy Founder A...2022-12-2546 min
Glowing Up Latinamini glow #04: Adriana Alejandre of Latinx TherapyThe girls recently got the opportunity to chat with Adriana Alejandre, LMFT, the founder of Latinx Therapy! Adriana gave Glowing Up Latina the inside scoop on her partnership with Breyer's Ice Cream to launch Conversaciones Vainilla – a program to help encourage, inspire and facilitate meaningful conversations amongst Hispanic families. Press Release: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/breyers-launches-conversaciones-vainilla-facilitate-140000902.html Digital Toolkit (English): https://latinxtherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Conversaciones-Vainilla-Digital-Toolkit.pdf Digital Toolkit (Spanish): https://latinxtherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Conversaciones-Vainilla-SPA-Digital-Toolkit.pdf You can find Latinx Therapy on Instagram: @latinxtherapy or at their website latinxtherapy.com...2022-11-0744 min
Our Body PoliticUnderstanding “Black Disprivilege” and Using Culturally Responsive Care to Heal Communities of ColorThis week, Farai interviews Kiara Imani, Esq on how navigating “Black disprivilege” throughout her life led her to write her debut memoir “Therapy Isn’t Just for White People”. Then, Farai speaks to affirmation musician, Toni Jones, about how she uses music as a tool for healing. And on the weekly segment, Sippin’ the Political Tea, Farai is joined by Dr. Kali Cyrus, psychiatrist, activist and co-founder of Gemma and Adriana Alejandre, trauma therapist and founder of LatinX Therapy on the state of our collective and personal mental health journeys, and how they are shaped by what’s happening in the world.2022-10-2850 min
Great Lakes WaveChecking In Podcast: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Discussing Culturally Appropriate Services for Hispanic/Latinx Communities (Ep.2, Adriana Alejandre - English)****This podcast is in English****
Featured Guest: Adriana Alejandre, LMFT
Host: Isa Velez Echevarria, PsyD
About Our Featured Guest: Adriana Alejandre is a Trauma Psychotherapist and Speaker from Los Angeles, California. She specializes in adults who struggle with PTSD and severe traumas at her own private practice. She has done disaster relief work for Hurricane Harvey and the Las Vegas shooting survivors. Adriana’s expertise has been featured in LA Times, Telemundo, USA Today, the New York Times and Buzzfeed, among many others. Adriana is the founder of Latinx Therapy, a national direc...2022-10-1420 min
Great Lakes WaveChecking In Podcast: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Discussing Culturally Appropriate Services for Hispanic/Latinx Communities (Ep.2, Adriana Alejandre - Español)****Este podcast es en Español.****
Featured Guest: Adriana Alejandre, LMFT
Host: Isa Velez Echevarria, PsyD
About Our Featured Guest: Adriana Alejandre is a Trauma Psychotherapist and Speaker from Los Angeles, California. She specializes in adults who struggle with PTSD and severe traumas at her own private practice. She has done disaster relief work for Hurricane Harvey and the Las Vegas shooting survivors. Adriana’s expertise has been featured in LA Times, Telemundo, USA Today, the New York Times and Buzzfeed, among many others. Adriana is the founder of Latinx Therapy, a national director...2022-10-1418 min
In the MakingEllen Bennett and Schessa Garbutt Help Latinx Therapy's Founder Refresh Her BrandAdriana Alejandre is a therapist working to break the stigma of mental health in the Latinx community by making mental health services more accessible. Find her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok or listen to her podcast. We pair Adriana with Ellen Marie Bennett of Hedley & Bennett, an apron & cookware company known for their iconic ampersand logo. Ellen shares the story behind how she chose to represent her own heritage through her brand.Designer Schessa Garbutt of Firebrand Creative House helps Adriana harness the simple power of symbols to inspire her new look, and they talk a...2022-08-0822 min
Latinx TherapyTerapia de sueños con Terapeuta Claudia BarfootEn 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 ejemplos de algunos sueños comunes y su percepción de cuando uno sueña con una casa y más. Para obtener más información sobre la invitada de hoy, visite: https://www.claudiabarfoot.com/ Instagram / Facebook: @thelandofpossible Encuentra un terapeuta Latinx: latinxther...2022-04-1916 min
Latinx TherapyDream Work in TherapyIn 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 viewpoint of dreams we may commonly experience. Follow our guest, Claudia on Instagram: @thelandofpossible! Check out her profile in our directory: https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/claudia-barfoot-ma-plc-lmhc/ ClaudiaBarfoot.com Stay tuned for workshops in May 2022 If you like this episode, leave us a review on...2022-04-0527 min
Latinx TherapyApoyando los jóvenes sobrevivientes del abuso sexualEn 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 las familias Latinx después de una revelación, y cierra la conversación con un mensaje de consejo para los sobrevivientes de este tipo de abuso. Sigue nuestra invitada, Amanda en Instagram : @sunriseamanecerservices ! Mira debajo para más información de ella. Recursos: https://www.childwelfare.gov/spanish/ https...2022-03-2822 min
Latinx TherapySupporting Youth Sexual Abuse SurvivorsIn 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 to survivores. Follow our guest, Amanda, on Instagram: @sunriseamanecerservices! Check out her information below. Practice Website: SunriseAmanecerServices.org Directory Profile: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/sunrise-amanecer-inc If you like this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter/TikTok & Face...2022-03-2228 min
Chiquis and ChillTherapy is for EveryoneIn this episode, Chiquis talks to Adriana Alejandre, licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Latinx Therapy. They share stories about their experience with therapy, why it’s stigmatized in our community and what to look for in a therapist. Adriana also shares some tips about how to use insurance and what you can do if therapy sessions are too expensive. For more information on Latinx Therapy, visit Latinxtherapy.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-01-1733 min
En La SalaHealing La Salud Mental with J BalvinIn our Latinx community, mental health is still a taboo topic, widely stigmatized and undervalued. In this episode of "En La Sala", J Balvin opens up about his life-changing journey with anxiety and depression and therapist Adriana Alejandre and Becky G share how critical therapy has been in their lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-11-2459 minLatinx TherapyRecuperando del DueloEn 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 define, los efectos que tiene sobre la mente, el cuerpo y el espirito, la mejor manera de apoyar a alguien y también comparte recursos. Sigue a Paulina en Instagram @latinxgrief Si te gusta este episodio, déjanos una reseña en iTunes! Para apoyar es...2021-08-2016 min
Essential Voices with Wilmer ValderramaMental Healthcare For AllThe trauma of COVID-19 has left no ones mental health unscathed. Everyone is affected- kids, older folx, and everyone in between- in unique ways. This week’s essential voice is Dr. Kavner, a school guidance counselor and therapist. Dr. Kavner works every day to support her students through the loss and emotional uncertainty of the pandemic. Roundtable guests: California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, and the creator of the Latinx Therapy podcast Adriana Alejandre.Learn more about Dr. Burke Harris’s work and ACES: https://numberstory.org/Listen to Adriana’s “Latinx T...2021-08-1038 min
Latinx TherapyGrief and Loss in the Latinx CommunityIn 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 Isabel Almarosa, LCSW on Instagram: @latinxgrief & stay tuned for her to launch her private practice! If you like this episode, leave us a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy. If you’d like...2021-05-2222 min
Latinx TherapySeason 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 recommend sharing a Spanish episode with a family member, too. Use #latinxtherapy on social media to refer to the podcast! Adriana will discuss various mental health topics with not only Latinx mental health professionals, but also with community members. Our episodes stay focused on the myths carried in our c...2021-04-2908 min
Latinx TherapyBreak 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 and ways to protect our children from online predators, whether they are strangers or people you & your child may know. We discuss ways human traffickers use online spaces to access children, demystify the myths around online safety and educate you on what grooming may look like. 2021-02-0929 min
Vida Imperfecta PodcastWhen You Confess To Your Parents (Cuando Te Confiesas Con Tus Padres)Dany and Ada welcome Dr. Adriana Alejandre, Psychotherapist & founder of Latinx Therapy, to unpack all the drama - from Esther’s fathers disapproval of her career, Gari taking control of his decisions and María coming to terms con todo. La doctora is in the Imperfecta House!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-0835 min
Latinx TherapySalud Mental de los Jóvenes InmigrantesEn 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 los jóvenes inmigrantes en terapia. Información sobre nuestra invitada, Stephanie: Instagram: @sdc_therapy Puede comunicarse con Stephanie y su práctica en: sites.google.com/stephaniedelchiaro.org/therapy/home Stephanie también es un miembro de nuestro directorio: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/stephanie-del-chiaro-lmft/ Si te gusta este...2021-01-2925 min
Latinx TherapyImmigrant Youth's Mental HealthIn 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 in therapy. Information about Our Guest: Stephanie Del Chiaro: Instagram:@sdc_therapy Check out her practice at: sites.google.com/stephaniedelchiaro.org/therapy/home Stephanie is also a member of our directory, check out her profile: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/stephanie-del-chiaro-lmft/ If you like this epis...2021-01-2129 min
The Social CureS1E3: Toxic Stress and ACEsWe're continuing our exploration of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) by exploring different types of stress, including toxic stress. Toxic stress is one of the primary ways we experience long term damage to our bodies as a result of adverse childhood experiences.In this episode we discuss podcasts related to mental health. Here is a small selection of our favorites to get you started. Other People's Problems - Dr. Hilary McBrideTherapy for Black Girls - Dr. Joy Harden BradfordThe Hilarious World of Depression - John MoeLatinx Therapy - Adriana Alejandre, LMFTWe also reference The A...2020-12-2734 min
Latinx TherapyThe Side Effects of Specializing in Trauma While ParentingIn 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 balanced. We also briefly discuss how to become a trauma therapist. Follow Susana on Instagram: @wellnessparalamama & check out her practice at: https://www.wellnessparalamama.com/.com If you like this episode, leave us a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @Lati...2020-12-1631 min
Latinx TherapySalud Mental para PadresEn 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, qué hacer si un padre necesita apoyo. Además, discutimos el cambio de mentalidad generacional en lo que respecta a la salud mental, y como recibir tratamiento. Nuestra invitada es Emilia Ortega-Jara, trabajadora social clínica licenciada, psicoterapeuta de Xicana y propietaria de la práctica grupal Corazón Counseling Service...2020-11-1618 min
Latinx Therapy¿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 certificaciones en Play Therapy, FirstPlay y con capacitación en desensibilización y reprocesamiento de movimientos oculares (EMDR), igualmente es la presidenta del Sur de Florida de la Asociación Estatal de Terapia de Juego. Visiten su página web: www.andreavargaslmhc.com Encuéntrenla e...2020-09-2312 min
Latinx TherapyWhat 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 the South Chapter Chair for The Florida Association for Play Therapy. Her practice is located in Weston, Florida where she serves children of all ages, teens, and their families, as well as college students. Learn more here: www.andreavargaslmhc.com Follow her on Instagram and Facebook: @andreavargaslmhc Resources:Learn about...2020-09-1622 min
Latinx TherapyParents' Mental HealthIn 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 of support, and we discuss the generational mindset shift when it comes to mental health and getting treatment. Our guest is Emilia Ortega- Jara who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a Xicana psychotherapist & owner of the group practice, Corazón Counseling Service. You can...2020-05-0519 min
Latinx TherapyLucia Rios: Her Story with Postpartum DepressionTrigger 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 after being diagnosed with postpartum depression. In this episode, we discuss Lucia’s experience with postpartum depression, the thoughts and stigma, as well as what her recovery journey was like. Did you know that Latinas are 37 percent more likely than other groups to suffer...2020-05-0434 min
Latinx TherapyEl Abuso Sexual en JóvenesAdvertencia: 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 conoce. Nuestra invitada de este segmento es Dra. Lydiana García. Ella es una psicóloga de Puerto Rico que practica en Los Ángeles. Dra. García nos ayuda a entender que es el abuso sexual, hablamos de estadísticas del abuso d...2020-04-2519 min
AboutCONSENT™EP 19 Dismantling Child Sexual Abuse Taboos Through SupportIt is for this reason that I invited Trauma Psychotherapist Adriana Alejandre to the podcast.In this episode we talk about the taboo that continues to surround therapy and why it matters that we all shift our perspectives, now more than ever.We also discussed why parents, particularly in the Latinx community, are still reluctant to seek mental health support, and also, how they can take steps to become more receptive to the idea.We dived into what parents, caregivers or any adult can do when a child discloses abuse so that they...2020-04-2349 min
Truth Be Told: Time to ThriveDeportation WoundsBefore physical distancing, seeing loved ones through a screen was already “normal” for our producer Isabeth Mendoza. Her dad was deported 11 years ago. Since then, her family was doing their best to cope , but they have not healed. Now, Isabeth wants to work towards a future that she’s always imagined — one where her family is thriving regardless of borders. Wise One and Latinx Therapy founder Adriana Alejandre, LMFT offers some advice.Episode Transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F8Y99rx0vbRap7CrZom_SZyv7Tk13lBM/view2020-04-2332 min
Latinos Out LoudTherapy Session with Adriana Alejandre
This episode is supported by Topo Chico Hard SeltzerVisit www.topochicohardseltzerusa.com/lol today!The crew talks with the creator of the Latinx Therapy podcast Adriana Alejandre who answers our questions about struggling with self isolation, outbreak anxiety and staying mentally healthy during this worldwide crisis.Website: https://www.wearelatinosoutloud.com/IG/FB@WeAreLatinosOutLoudTWITTER@LocaYBagoHashtag #LatinosOutLoud
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2020-04-1430 min
Sluts and Scholars134 Latinx Therapy with Adriana AlejandreNicoletta is joined by Adriana Alejandre- a Latina, Social Impact Entrepreneur and EMDR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). They talk about mental health and sexuality in Latinx communities, resource and resiliency building, being a teen mom, as well as different types of trauma therapy. Also: how to support someone who has just been through a traumatic event. Sponsored by Uberlube. Use discount code SandS at uberlube.com for 10% off and free shipping! Latinx Therapy and Podcast: https://latinxtherapy.com/ EMDR Therapy: https://www.emdria.org/page/what...2020-03-2649 min
Latinx TherapySexual Abuse in TeensTrigger 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 3 are within the ages of 12 and 17. One in 9 girls and 1 in 53 boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault at the hands of adults. 93% of the perpetrators is someone the survivors knows. Dr. Lydiana Garcia is a Boricua licensed psychologist in Los Angeles, CA and s...2020-02-1226 min
Latinx TherapyAbuso de Alcohol en la CulturaEn 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 nuestra cultura, la mejor manera de apoyar a alguien con este problema y comparte recursos para los miembros de la familia para utilizar. Si te gusta este episodio, déjanos una reseña en iTunes! Para apoyar esta causa, considere donar, contáctenos en info@latin...2020-02-1126 min
Latinx TherapySubstance Abuse in the Latinx CommunityIn 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 this issue. Follow Genesis on Instagram: @themiamitherapist & check out her practice at: www.TheMiamiTherapist.com If you like this episode, we would greatly appreciate a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy. To support th...2020-01-3042 min
Latinx TherapySeason 3 Trailer: Children's Mental HealthSeason 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 mental health is truly because there’s a child in all of us, so even if you are not a parent or caregiver, this is for anyone who grew up as a child in the Latinx culture. In this trailer, I giv...2020-01-1610 min
Latinx TherapyLa Cultura & CodependencyWhat 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 @psychosocial_media https://psychosocial.media/ Stefany Fuentes, LMFT @vidacounselingandconsulting http://stefanydfuentes.com/ Claudette Meystayer, LCSW– Nicaragua – addictions - @therapywithclaudette https://latinxtherapy.com/therapist/claudette-mestayer-lcsw/ Evelyn Mejia, LMFT - @lamaripositahealing http://www.communitywellsf.com/evelyn-mejia-psychotherapy-services We were hosted by Palo Alto University’s campus...2020-01-081h 18
Adult ISHMe Myself and ISH (ft. Demetrius Harmon & LatinX Therapy)Nyge and Merk take a deep breath for once and focus on mental health with Demetrius Harmon (fka MeechOnMars on Vine), who opens up about depression and how his mom saved his life. Also, therapist Adriana Alejandre (of LatinX Therapy) talks about why it's important for people of color to find therapists who get them.2019-09-1934 min
TrailBlazing Latinos's PodcastAdriana Alejandre: The Journey of a LatinX TherapistAdriana Alejandre is a Latinx therapist that has taken on the challenge of demystifying the stigma of mental health in the Latinx community—her efforts have yielded national and global attention. Before Adriana became the face of mental health for the Latinx community, she was at a place where she was uncertain about her major, or the type of career she wanted to pursue. This helps quell that you don’t have to have everything figured out by a certain age. Adriana proves that you can have a significant impact on your life and career after...2019-09-1835 min
TamarindoWe Belong! Mental Health Access in the Latinx CommunityOn this episode of Tamarindo, we talk about #therapy and how it can help when we experience #trauma, a timely conversation with recent events that have targeted the #LatinxCommunity.
On August 3rd, the people of El Paso experienced one of the most harrowing attacks in recent history at the hands of a White supremacist that specifically targeted immigrants and Latinos. We pause to reflect on that tragedy and other recent policy changes that are adversely affecting our community. As we referenced, this article outlines how the Trump Administration is deliberately attempting to change the face of Am...2019-08-2235 min
DIFERENTEWe all need therapy! Throwback episode.
SPECIAL THROWBACK EPISODE. As promised, here's one of my favorite episodes from season one with Licensed Clinical Therapist, Adriana Alejandre. We talked about how fear and not dealing with our baggage can really hold us back. Stay tuned for season dos of DIFERENTE!
Here's the full episode description:
Feeling Stuck. How to not let fear hold you back.
In this episode of Diferente podcast, I wanted to explore the topic of fear and how it affects our confidence. And I invited Adriana Alejandre, a Licensed Clinical Therapist in California, to join us for the ride!
Ad...2019-07-2200 min
Latinx TherapyWhen 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 misconceptions through her experience of being raised Catholic and now practicing Christianity. Yanira discloses a personal experience where she needed to embrace both religion and therapy. She uses both her professional and personal experience with this topic! We do want to advise that there is a trigger warning discussing miscarriage....2019-06-0440 min
Latinx Therapy¿Y EL NOVIO?Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT, LPCC from Sherman Oaks, 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 personal impact of being asked “¿y el novio?” but also how to empower yourself to remove the frustration that stems from this question. Zeahlot uses both her professional and personal experience with this topic! Our vendors and sponsors included these amazing small business owners who are also mental health advocates: @skintosoul_ -herbal infused hand made produ...2019-06-0430 min
Latinx TherapyBreak the Stigma with Dior VargasWelcome to our last break the stigma segment of this season! This special episode on Mental Health Awareness month concludes Season 2 and we will begin Season 3 with Children's Mental Health next week! Today’s guest is Dior Vargas - a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist living in New York City. She is the creator of the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project, a response to the invisibility of people of color in the media representation of mental illness. She is also the editor of The Color of My Mind, a photo essay book based on the...2019-05-0729 min
Cafe con PamBreaking Mental Health Stigma with Adriana AlejandreListeners this week we have Adriana Alejandre!Adriana Alejandre, MA, LMFT talks about her journey to mental health and the inspiration to help others break the mental health stigma in the Latinx Community.Adriana, is a relationship therapist and counselor, speaker on sexual assault, sexual violence and trauma. Her specialty is working with women, men and adolescents dealing with relationship issues, identity issues, depression, anxiety and any traumatic event that has occurred in their life.Adriana gained her clinical experience at intense trauma sites, the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley and Strength United...2019-04-2257 min
Latinx TherapyLa Ansiedad Cuando LimpiamosHoy hablamos de un importante valor cultural, la limpieza. Es posible que no se ha realizado, pero la forma en que se nos enseña a limpiar y la razón por la que hacemos la limpieza tiene implicaciones para la salud mental que pasan inadvertidamente porque se realizan de forma automática y / o diaria. Para muchas personas en nuestra comunidad, la limpieza es uno de los elementos que nos da estatus, o quizás una de las cosas sobre las que realmente tenemos control. Discutimos la vergüenza que ha tenido la limpieza, las inseguridades de pedir ayuda...2019-03-1920 min
Wait, Hold Up!Ep. 46 - Fighting Imposter Syndrome (w/ Adriana Alejandre)We have been wanting to sit with the brilliant host of Latinx Therapy, Adriana Alejandre for a long time and we FINALLY made it happen. Adriana is such an important voice in the mental health space and she's advocating for POCs to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. In this episode we chat about her work as a therapist, the critical work she's doing with her podcast Latinx Therapy, and look at tackling a big obstacle so many of us face: IMPOSTER SYNDROME.
Follow Adriana: @latinxtherapy | www.latinxtherapy.com
Follow the podcast: @waitholduppod | @heyjessmolina | @yarel...2019-03-131h 01
Latinx TherapyThe Shame & Anxiety Behind CleaningToday we discuss an important cultural value, cleaning. It may not be realized but the manner in which we are taught to clean and why we clean has mental health implications that go unnoticed because it’s done on an automatic and/or daily basis. For a lot of people in our community, cleaning is one of the elements that gives us status, or perhaps one of the things that we truly have control over. We discuss the shame that cleaning has had, the insecurities of asking for cleaning help, or even hiring cleaning help, where resentment comes from wh...2019-03-1328 min
Latinos Out LoudMental Health is so Sweet w/ Latinx Therapy’s Adriana Alejandre
This episode is supported by Topo Chico Hard SeltzerVisit www.topochicohardseltzerusa.com/lol today!On the Fifth episode of season Five, Melissa Sweets and Anthony Palmini fill in for Rachel and Jaime, Melissa catches us up on her happenings, Anthony shows off his Movie Scoring skills. Mike plays Human Resources and tries to have the Interns spill the beans. On this week's “Bochinche Bites” Anthony dishes on Grammys (Cardi B & Drake ) and a Pregnant woman that had a Hangry Episode at her favorite fast food spot. On this week's "Frankspiracy News"...2019-02-141h 10
Super MamásEp 180: Teen Mental Health with Latinx TherapyThis week on the podcast we tackle teen mental health with Latinx Therapy’s, Adriana Alejandre. Adriana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Speaker that specializes in teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression and trauma. We talk social media, how to talk to our kids about bullying, what teenagers need from their parents, troubling signs to be aware of, body image, gender identity, what therapy looks like & so much more. Moms to teens, this one is for you. For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com like us on https://www.fa...2019-02-0551 min
Latinx TherapyBreak the Stigma with Carmen & Lupe Andrade, Advocates & Siamese TwinsWelcome to our first Break the Stigma segment of 2019! Today our special guests are Carmen and Lupe Andrade, 18 year old Latinas attending Northwestern Connecticut Community College. Carmen and Lupe are congenital twins from Veracruz, MX who moved to the US when they were 2 years old. Today we talk about their views of mental health & they share a personal important factor when seeking a therapist. We also discuss myths about congenital twins and what their support looks like! Carmen’s Instagram: @andrade_mcarmen Lupe’s Instagram: @andrade_glupe YouTube channel: Carmen and Lupi...2019-01-2917 min
Latinx TherapyNalgona Positivity Pride Talks Body Positivity & Disordered EatingTrigger Warning: Disordered Eating Topic We are back from a mid-season break! Expect episodes weekly going forward! Today’s guest is Gloria Lucas, founder of Nalgona Positivity Pride! We talk today about what Nalgona Positivity Pride is, why it started, disordered eating, the diet culture, what body positivity means, historical trauma with disordered eating, the history of native foods along with the colonization and shame of those foods, techniques for loving your body and much more! Gloria Lucas talks to us about some points! She is a Xicana womxn from California and founded Nalgona Positivity Prid...2019-01-1627 min
Latinx TherapyBONUS- Details of the new website!The website is LIVE. You can find it on www.latinxtherapy.com! This website is fully bilingual and you'll be able to find the newest directory of Latinx Therapists and Psychologists. We are still undergoing sign ups so please be patient with us. In this directory there are very culture specific realities that you can choose from such as English Speaking Anxiety, Farmworkers, Immigration, Acculturation, among many others. You can find professionals who are conducting immigration evaluations, too! In the website you’ll find bilingual recommended books, mental health YouTube channels, downloadable pdfs, mental health apps, a me...2018-11-1410 min
Latinx TherapyMy Teen Pregnancy Story- Part 2Welcome back to My Teen Pregnancy Story Part 2! Did you all know that Less than 2% of teen moms earn a college degree by age 30? Roughly 229,715 teens between 15 and 19 became pregnant in 2015. Latinas have the highest teen-pregnancy rate of any group. The birth rate (per 1,000 girls) for white teens in California is nine, compared to a rate of 29 for Latina teens. As I mentioned though, the rates for teen pregnancies in our community is drastically decreasing and I think a large part of this is due to the openness and education that we are...2018-11-1427 min
Latinx TherapyMy Teen Pregnancy Story- Part 1Teen pregnancy is defined by someone who has a child between the ages of 13-19. About 750,000 teens get pregnant each year, mostly between the ages 17 to 19 (Kost, et al., 2010). While Latinxs currently have the highest teen birth rates, they have also had a dramatic recent decline in rates. Since 2007, the teen birth rate has declined by 58% for Latinx, compared with declines of 53% for African Americans and 47% for Caucasians. In this solo episode, I share my personal experience with getting pregnant at age 19 and becoming a single mother during my undergraduate schooling in Santa Barbara, CA. I...2018-11-0628 min
Latinx TherapyBreak the Stigma with Noemi GonzalezWelcome to the second break the stigma episode of this season! Today we talk with an actress and mental health advocate, Noemi Gonzalez. Noemí Gonzalez is a first-generation immigrant from Mexico and a first-generation actress from within her family. Noemi is best known in her standout role as “Soli Gomez” in the hit series East Los High on Hulu. You might have also seen her in films such as Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, The Vatican Tapes, Traces and recurring in television shows such as The Kicks, Rosewood, Gang Related and more. She has also been featured in th...2018-10-3044 min
Latinx TherapyUna Experiencia AfroLatinxEn este segmento, hablamos de lo que se significa ser AfroLatinx, ejemplos de discriminación y micro-agresiones, y los varios efectos de la salud mental con este tema. Ser AfroLatinx significa ser negro/a o de afrodescendientes, y de un país de Latino América. Para otros, se significa ser uno de los países AfroLatinx como República Dominicana, Nicaragua, Honduras, Cuba, Haití, Puerto Rico, o Guatemala. Conocemos a Jersey Garcia: Ella es una consejera familiar y de parejas, Coach de Relaciones, y mediadora familiar, que vive en el sur de la Florida, y disfruta ayudando...2018-10-2328 min
Latinx TherapyAn AfroLatinx ExperienceMy guest today for episode 7 is Jersey Garcia. In this episode, she talks to us about her realities of identifying as AfroLatinx, and looking more of African descent than Latinx, a struggle often society is too afraid to bring up, but is much too common. There is a saying “no soy de aqui, ni soy de alla” that refers to: I’m neither from here, nor there. She opens up about the discrimination she has faced due to her skin color, and the mental health effects of racism and colorism. We also go into the mentality that the Lat...2018-10-1634 min
Latinx TherapyChildren of Business OwnersToday, I discuss how it is to grow up in businesses from a very young age with two individuals from different backgrounds, and who are also not mental health professionals. I speak with Pamela Barba from Georgia, an Ecuadorian native with a florist family business, and Zaira Gomez from Pennsylvania, whose parents are from Mexico own a pizza restaurant. Collaboratively, we share our personal experiences with what it is like to grow up in the business realm, and share our feelings about the struggles and worries of being a small business owner. We discuss the guilt we fe...2018-10-0253 min
Latinx TherapyBreak the Stigma: Vivian Nuñez - Too Damn YoungThis is the first season’s Break the Stigma segment! Today will be hearing Vivian’s story with grief and loss. We talk about her losing her mom in elementary school, and later as a very young adult she lost someone that was like a mother to her, Vivian’s grandmother. She shares how she adjusted and her journey with therapy. Vivian Nuñez is a writer and founder of Too Damn Young, a community and resource for teens and young adults who have lost someone they love. She lives in New York, and one of the co...2018-09-2526 min
Latinx TherapyEl Machismo y Saliendo del Clóset¡Bienvenido al episodio número 4! Este tema se ha solicitado desde que comenzó el podcast, así que me alegro de que se haya ofrecido Renato Pérez a tener esta conversación. Habrá muchos más temas relacionados con la comunidad LGBTQIA+ en otros episodios y futuras temporadas. El machismo y el identificarse como LGBTQ es un tema importante porque en nuestra cultura, el machismo forma parte de la raíz de la homofobia. El machismo es tóxico y un tipo de masculinidad tradicional que generalmente está influenciado por 4 factores: 1- los hombres no deben ser fe...2018-09-1823 min
Latinx TherapyComing Out of the Closet in a Machismo Dominated CultureWelcome to episode 3! This topic has been requested since the podcast started, so I am glad Renato Perez joined me in on this conversation. There will be many more topics related to LGBTQIA+ in the episodes and seasons to come. Machismo and identifying as LGBTQ is an important topic because in our culture, machismo is part of the root of homophobia. Machismo is a traditional and toxic type of masculinity that in usually influenced by 4 factors: 1- men should not be feminine; 2- men must be respected and admired; 3-men should never show fear; and 4-men should seek out risk and adventure. 2018-09-1126 min
Latinx TherapySeason 2 Opener!Welcome back everyone! So many things have been going on during the last two months. It was highly requested to record the When La Chancla Crosses the Line episode into Spanish, so we did! Let us know your feedback! Here is the link to the survey if you are interested in hearing a specific topic: HTTPS://WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/6RLHXQ2 In honor of Latino Heritage Month I will be hosting an online invasion of Latinx Therapists starting Sept 17th until Sept 21st, we will be on Reddit doing Ask Me Anything as it r...2018-09-1109 min
Latinx TherapyCuando La Chancla Cruza La Línea¡Bienvenidos a la segunda temporada! Hoy visitamos a nuestro primer segmento, pero en español. La chancla es un símbolo de disciplina corporal muy reconocido en la cultura Latina. La chancla también puede incluir cordones, cables, cinturones, ganchos, o cualquier elemento que pueda usarse para infligir dolor físico como castigo. Es una palabra que puede provoca recuerdos traumáticos y también se refiere a una forma de abuso infantil. En esta sesión especial, Maritza Plascencia, terapeuta matrimonial y familiar con licencia, comparte su experiencia personal con la chancla, y su conocimiento profesional sobre las diferencias generacio...2018-09-0448 minDIFERENTEFeeling Stuck. How to not let fear hold you back With Adriana Alejandre
#109: In this episode of Diferente podcast, I wanted to explore the topic of fear and how it affects our confidence. And I invited Adriana Alejandre, a Licensed Clinical Therapist in California, to join us for the ride!
Adriana specializes in helping people get through trauma, grief, and loss. Most recently, she has become a disaster mental health worker to assist in national disaster relief efforts, including helping survivors of Hurricane Harvey and the Las Vegas massacre.
If you’ve ever experienced self-doubt, which most humans do, or if you’re wanting to make a change in your life and fear is sto...2018-07-2500 min
Latinx TherapyBreak the Stigma with Wilmer Valderrama!In this final episode of the season, I had the honor to sit down and chat with Wilmer Valderrama, actor, producer and activist. Wilmer shared about his upbringing and immigration experience. He talked about how mental health was perceived in his family, and also about the mentality that helps him reach his goals. He shares his views on motivation and resiliency. Towards the end of the episode, Wilmer switches things up and questions me about the fear I disclosed. Currently, Wilmer is a series regular on CBS’s hit crime thriller, NCIS. He the CEO of...2018-06-2628 min
Awaken Your Wise WomanAdriana Alejandre, MA, LMFT, on Women and TraumaLack of money… Guilt over family left behind… The stigma of seeking counseling… Latina women, particularly immigrants, face many fears. In this episode of Woman Worriers, creator host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Adriana Alejandre, MA, LMFT, talk about anxiety and women of color.2018-06-1829 min
Latinx TherapyCuando Necesitas Un Hijo que Traduzca En InglésEn este segmento, platique con Lisette Sanchez sobre los efectos psicológicos e emocionales de padres e hijos cuando se utiliza el valor cultural de traducir por necesidad, como la tendencia de querer complacer a los padres pero también la frustración y vergüenza de los padres. Exploramos cómo apoyar a los jóvenes traductores y también a los padres, al igual que discutir las configuraciones apropiadas cuando los niños no deberían de traducir. Hablamos del miedo de hablar el español en ciertas situaciones. Pueden seguir a Lisette en Instagram @ChingonaSc...2018-06-1427 min
Latinx TherapyWhen You're the English Translator for Your FamilyDid you carry the role of translating for your parents? The academic term for a child translating for a parent is “language brokering” so you will hear us refer to that in this segment. We also mentioned that children take on a “parentified” role, meaning where a child takes the role and responsibilities of an adult. In this segment, I talked with Lisette Sanchez, about the psychological and emotional effects of parents and children when this cultural value of translating out of necessity is used, such as the tendency of wanting to please parents but also a parent’s...2018-06-1234 min
Latinx TherapyUna diálogo honesto sobre el SEXOEl sexo es para el matrimonio, entre un hombre y una mujer, o detrás de puertas. Pensémoslo de nuevo! Bienvenidxs a la sesión 14! Estoy muy emocionada por el capitulo de hoy porque es un tema que contiene mucho estigma de vergüenza y hoy empezaremos a quebrar ese estigma. La Dra. Janet Brito, localizada en Hawaii, nos habla sobre las nociones psicológicas que nos han inculcado desde hace generaciones. Hablamos sobre los tabúes de sexo, la promiscuidad, las consecuencias por evitar el tema del sexo, que es la terapia de sexo y...2018-06-0727 min
Latinx TherapySneak Peek into a Forbidden Topic: SexSex is: for marriage, between a man and a woman, or behind closed doors. Think again! Welcome to sesion #14! I am really excited about today's episode because this topic is one that has heavy shame woven into it, and today, we start to break this stigma down. Dr. Janet Brito, located in Hawaii, talks to us about the psychological notions that have been instills in us from generations ago. We talk about sex taboos, promiscuity, consequences for avoiding the topic of sex, what is sex therapy and common reasons why people go into sex therapy. D...2018-06-0534 min
Latinx TherapyAlimentos al Rescate Para La Salud MentalJacquie Marquez hablo de lo que es importante consumir para que uno no tenga cambios de humor fuerte, técnicas que uno puede usar con niños que son difíciles para comer “picky”, habla de la importancia de la alimentación en los niños, y de los alimentos en frutas y vegetables específicos. Habla de cuales suplemento nos beneficia para no tener muchos cambios de humor, y también nos explica que alimento necesita el cuerpo cuando nuestro sistema nervioso esta activado. Y al fin, da respuesta a una preguntas común como: ¿Como le enseño a m...2018-05-3140 min
Latinx TherapySelf-Forgiveness Conquers AllListen to our second Break the Stigma guest, Pam Covarrubias, as she discloses about her journey towards forgiveness with various experiences, including abandonment from her father, a toxic relationship with an ex, her mentality after the break-up from this toxic relationship and sexual assault. She gives her perception on reporting her sexual assault experience. In this segment, Pam also dives into the discrimination during her college years in the Midwest. See the resources below for the sexual assault bilingual hotline. Trigger Warning: This segment includes Pam's personal experience with sexual assault. Pam can be found on I...2018-05-2942 min
Latinx TherapyMaldita Depresión¡Bienvenidos a la sesión número 11! Hoy hablé con Cecilia Racine, trabajadora social con licencia clínica de la ciudad de Fairfax en el estado de Virginia, localizada en la área de Washington, D.C. Ella compartió su experiencia y sabiduría sobre las diversas formas de cómo se manifiesta la depresión dentro de nuestra cultura. Hablamos sobre lo que es la depresión clínica, los síntomas comunes, la diferencia entre la tristeza y la depresión y las formas de ayudarse a sí mismo y a otras personas. A veces, uno cree que alguie...2018-05-2425 min
Latinx TherapyViviendo con Ansiedad“Más de 21% de adultos estadounidenses de entre los 18 y 64 anos tendrán un trastorno de ansiedad que pueda diagnosticarse en un ano dado, según Mental Health America. Este porcentaje representa 42.5 millones de personas.” Bienvenidos a sesión 8. Hoy mi invitada es Yesenia Reta, trabajadora social clínica de Bradenton, Florida. Hoy Yesenia y yo combínanos nuestras especialidades de ansiedad y colaboramos en este segmento. Hablamos de la definición de la ansiedad clínica, los síntomas de la ansiedad, causas de donde viene la ansiedad y como puede apoyar a alguien que sufre de...2018-05-1720 min
Latinx TherapyAnxiety 101“According to Mental Health America, over 21% of American adults between the ages of 18 and 64 will have a diagnosable anxiety disorder in a given year, that number represents 42.5 million people”. Welcome to sesión 8, where Yesenia Reta, LCSW, and I bring our anxiety specialties into one interview for you. We define what anxiety is, go over different type of anxieties, review anxiety in our culture, and the symptoms that anxiety brings. We also go over where anxiety comes from and bring to you some useful tools to help you combat anxiety. Towards the end of the sesió...2018-05-1532 min
Latinx TherapyLa Vergüenza A.K.A. ShameToday we meet Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT. In this bilingual sesión, we talk about the intention of shame, intergenerational shame, shame in speaking Spanish, where this stems from and how you can work on shame, if you are not ready to enter into therapy. Most importantly, Zeahlot talks to us about her unique perspective of using shame as a strength and provides us with various tools. Zeahlot Lopez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Cosmetologist in private practice in Sherman Oaks, CA. Her social media handle is: @VidaTherapy on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Instagram.2018-05-0834 min