Connect with Hispanic or Latinx therapists in Buffalo, NY
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Quality care comes first at Rula
We regularly review providers to ensure quality
Quality care comes first at Rula
We regularly review providers to ensure quality
Teresa Horton
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Teresa Horton, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Teresa has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Columbia University.
I discovered social work through my sister's chronic childhood illness. The hospital social worker who worked with my sister and family showed me the compassion needed in caring for families facing unanticipated difficulties. As a child, I knew I wanted to help others process difficult life experiences.
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Delia Azcona
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Delia Azcona, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Delia has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Lehman College of the City University of New York.
I am a Latinx clinical social worker dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and pursue meaningful change. I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to my work, focusing on helping people build healthier patterns, strengthen coping skills, and connect with their own resilience.
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Angelica Rubio
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Angelica Rubio, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Angelica has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Adelphi University.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults on a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, domestic violence, life stressors, acculturation, and immigration challenges. I am bilingual in Spanish and English.
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Kai Coca
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Kai Coca, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Kai has a Masters of Science in Education (MS ED) Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University, Teachers College.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I'm here to make sure it works for you. I take a client-centered, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed approach to focus on your needs and what works best for you.
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Brian Alvarez
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Brian Alvarez, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Brian has a Masters of Arts (MA) Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University.
I believe that every person deserves to be genuinely happy and that no one should face their challenges alone. I'm here to provide you with the support and skills you need to manage uncomfortable mental health symptoms and develop tools that help you navigate life's difficulties.
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Jorge Pina
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Jorge Pina, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Jorge has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Psychoanalytic Studies from The New School For Social Research and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) General from Auton University of Santo Domingo.
I’m a licensed clinical psychotherapist and mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply evidence-based, combining psychodynamic and cognitive insight with modern therapeutic tools.
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Lizbeth Valencia-Lucero
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Lizbeth Valencia-Lucero, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Lizbeth has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Hunter College, School of Social Work.
Welcome! I know that making the decision to see a therapist is not easy; and being open, vulnerable, and honest about what you've been going through is a big deal. But guess what? You don't have to face any of life's obstacles, changes, ups or downs alone. I will walk alongside you in your journey to healing and self-growth.
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Frances Melendez
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Psychologists (LPs), like Frances Melendez, hold a doctoral degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
All Rula providers are licensed and hold a master’s or doctorate degree required for practice.
I work with you to explore the barriers keeping you stuck, deepening your self-awareness so that you may live your authentic life. My focus includes disparities in mental health services, depression, substance abuse, trauma, psychogenic seizures, empowerment and self-advocacy, and the impact of racial trauma.
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Michael Gonzalez
Many new patients continue care with this provider
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Michael Gonzalez, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Michael has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from State University of New York, Albany.
No one is perfect in this world, but we surely can learn new things to better ourselves. I am here to guide you with any Mental Health problem you are experiencing with my professional knowledge.
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Melinda Jiminez
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Melinda Jiminez, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Melinda has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University.
I work with individuals and families across life transitions. My focus is helping clients feel confident managing their challenges, supported in coping with their thoughts and feelings, and empowered to regain their sense of centeredness and control.
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Amber-Rose Marmol
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Amber-Rose Marmol, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Amber-Rose has a Master in Counseling (MC) Mental Health Counseling from Saybrook University.
I help individuals, couples, and families untangle generational patterns, anxiety, trauma, and burnout so they can return home to themselves—more empowered, peaceful, and connected than ever before.
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Dennise Garcia
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Dennise Garcia, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Dennise has a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling from Manhattan College.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating stress, life transitions, trauma, loss, and relationship challenges. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and supported as we work together toward healing and growth.
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Stephanie Mier
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Stephanie Mier, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Stephanie has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University.
Taking the step to begin therapy shows strength, and I'm here to support you in that journey. I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, stress, and life challenges. Together, we'll explore your goals and build tools that bring you closer to the life you want.
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Tasha Valentino
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Tasha Valentino, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Tasha has a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercy College.
I'm trained in working with individuals, couples, and families. Are you feeling stressed, discouraged, or lost? I specialize in working with those who want to heal unwanted symptoms. Therapy provides incredible benefits, including emotional support, improved mental health, increased self-awareness, enhanced coping skills and personal growth.
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Charmaine Taliaferro
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Charmaine Taliaferro, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Charmaine has a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work from New York University -.
I bring deep experience working with people facing life-altering situations. I've been entrusted with very personal insights from individuals in diverse settings, giving me an expansive understanding of the micro and macro dynamics impacting each person's story, roles, obstacles, and accomplishments.
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