Connect with Hispanic or Latinx therapists in Saint James, 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
Octavia Phoenix
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Octavia Phoenix, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Octavia has a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from The City College of New York.
Taking the first step in contacting a mental health professional can be very hard and scary. As a Black and Hispanic Woman, I know how much harder that step can be as a person of color. Everyone deserves a warm and safe space to be able to tell their truths, and that is what I aim to provide.
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Araceli Allie-
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Araceli Allie-, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Araceli has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Adelphi University.
I am a compassionate, client-centered therapist dedicated to helping individuals through life's challenges. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow.
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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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Evelyn Pappoe
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Evelyn Pappoe, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Evelyn has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nyack College.
Challenges, circumstances, and changes can trigger emotional distress, leading you to seek therapy. You are taking the first step toward healing, wholeness, and self-discovery. I work with people facing anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, relationship conflict, and life transitions. My approach is client-centered and collaborative.
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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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Angalina Leggieri
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Angalina Leggieri, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Angalina has a Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling from Iona College.
I offer virtual sessions, and I help people work through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and those “stuck” moments that can feel hard to move past. My approach is warm, real, and collaborative — I’ll meet you where you are and help you build tools that make life feel more manageable and grounded.
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Jarely Galeas
Many new patients continue care with this provider
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Jarely Galeas, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Jarely has a Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults from diverse cultures. My experience spans mental health clinics, hospitals, and nonprofit agencies, where I've supported individuals navigating complex emotional and developmental challenges.
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Carlos Malave
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Carlos Malave, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Carlos has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Lehman College of the City University of New York.
I provide client-centered, evidence-based therapy to help individuals manage depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, and anger management. My focus is on creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth.
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Yajaira Hernandez colon
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Yajaira Hernandez colon, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Yajaira has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Puerto Rico.
Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where we can explore your strengths and develop a path forward. If you're ready to start your journey toward healing and growth, I'm here to walk alongside you.
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Walesca Marmolejos
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Walesca Marmolejos, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Walesca has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University.
I'm a social worker with experience working with individuals and groups across the lifespan. My approach is holistic, relational, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I'm also a certified yoga instructor who believes in focusing on the whole individual (mind AND body), not just their circumstances.
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Xajaah Williams-Flores
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Xajaah Williams-Flores, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Xajaah has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Smith College.
I have experience working with a range of populations. I view each individual as the expert of their story. I recognize the ways that systemic oppression: racism, anti-blackness, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism actively cause harm. I take great pride in offering services to BIPOC, QTPOC, TGNC, and individuals.
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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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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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Teresa Horton
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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Yesenia Palomino
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Yesenia Palomino, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Yesenia has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile and, most importantly, for taking the time to seek assistance with your journey. I am a psychotherapist, and it would be my pleasure to help you achieve serenity in your life. Taking that big step to begin healing takes great courage.
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Esteban Rios
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Esteban Rios, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Esteban has a Master of Social Work from Lehman College of the City University of New York.
I am a therapist in the human services field. My practice focuses on supporting individuals in understanding their experiences and making adjustments as needed.
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Jessica Filpo
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Jessica Filpo, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Jessica has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University.
I work with individuals experiencing chronic illness, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and unexpected life changes. It would be an honor to help you in your journey to healing.
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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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Ariella Peist
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Ariella Peist, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Ariella has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Hunter College, School of Social Work.
For over 15 years, I've had the privilege of working and supporting people through some of life's most challenging moments. I combine clinical depth and a blend of a direct and accepting approach, as I believe real change happens when you feel truly safe, understood, and never alone in it.
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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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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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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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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) in 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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Dianette Oliva
Many new patients continue care with this provider
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), like Dianette Oliva, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Dianette has a Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University and a Master of Science (MS) in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern Univ., College of Osteopathic Medicine.
I am a laid-back and dedicated therapist who only wants to see you be successful. I look forward to partnering with you to achieve all your goals.
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