53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 838 Chicago, IL 60604
Mon - Fri: 9AM-8PM
Sat: 9 AM-5 PM
Sun: Closed
53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 838 Chicago, IL 60604
Mon - Fri: 9AM-8PM
Sat: 9 AM-5 PM
Sun: Closed
Gemstone Wellness offers therapy in Spanish in Chicago, with fully bilingual, licensed therapists providing sessions in person at our downtown Loop office or virtually anywhere in Illinois. We’re in-network with BCBS and Aetna PPO.
Finding a good therapist is hard. Finding one who truly speaks your language — not just the words, but the culture behind them — can feel even harder. That’s exactly the gap this practice aims to close.
When you’re working through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship pain, or the weight of navigating life between two cultures, you deserve to express yourself fully. Not searching for the right word when the right word matters most. In the language where your feelings actually live.
At Gemstone Wellness, we offer therapy in Spanish for adults in Chicago and throughout Illinois via telehealth. Our bilingual therapists understand not just the language, but the cultural values, family dynamics, and lived experiences that shape who you are.
Whether you were born in a Spanish-speaking country, grew up bilingual in the U.S., or simply process your inner world more naturally in Spanish, you can speak freely at Gemstone Wellness. You shouldn’t have to explain your culture before you can explain your problem.
We offer therapy in Spanish for adults navigating: anxiety, depression, life transitions, family stress, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem and acculturation stress.
Many people move between English and Spanish depending on who they’re with and what they’re talking about. In therapy, you can do the same. Sessions can be entirely in Spanish, entirely in English, or a natural mix of both. We follow your lead.
Research consistently shows that people process emotions more deeply in their native language. When you describe something painful in English but feel it in Spanish, something gets lost. Bilingual therapy closes that gap, not just linguistically but emotionally.
Family expectations. The pressure to be strong. The sense that asking for help is a sign of weakness. El qué dirán. These aren’t just phrases but are real forces that shape how you experience your mental health and whether you feel safe reaching out.
A bilingual therapist who understands these dynamics doesn’t need them explained. That shared understanding changes what’s possible in the room.
Therapy is hard enough without the labor of translating your experience into a cultural framework that doesn’t quite fit. With bilingual therapy at Gemstone, you can show up as you are fully, without translation.
En muchas familias latinas, hablar de salud mental no es fácil. Quizás creciste escuchando que los problemas se resuelven en casa. Que pedir ayuda es señal de debilidad. Que la terapia es “para los locos.” Que hay que ser fuerte, seguir adelante, y no hablar de lo que duele.
You are not alone in having heard those messages. And you are not weak for recognizing that they aren’t serving you anymore. Reach out today for therapy in Spanish Chicago communities trust.
Buscar terapia no significa que algo está mal contigo. Significa que estás prestando atención a tu cuerpo, a tus emociones, a tus relaciones. Es un acto de valentía, no de debilidad. Las personas más fuertes que conocemos son las que tienen el coraje de pedir apoyo cuando lo necesitan.
At Gemstone Wellness, we understand where those messages come from. We don’t judge them. We work with you from wherever you are, including the part of you that still isn’t sure therapy is for you.
Aquí no tienes que tener todo resuelto para empezar. No tienes que estar en crisis. No tienes que convencerte de que lo que sientes “cuenta.” Si algo en ti está prestando atención, eso es suficiente para dar el primer paso.
Anxiety can feel different depending on the language you’re carrying it in. Sometimes “anxiety” doesn’t quite capture what you’re feeling, but “nervios” does. At Gemstone Wellness, we offer anxiety therapy fully in Spanish, not just sessions with a Spanish-speaking therapist, but the actual work of therapy done in the language where your anxiety lives.
La ansiedad puede sentirse diferente según el idioma en el que la cargas. A veces “ansiedad” no capta del todo lo que sientes, pero “nervios” sí. En Gemstone Wellness, ofrecemos terapia para la ansiedad completamente en español: no solo sesiones con una terapeuta que habla español, sino el trabajo completo de la terapia en el idioma donde vive tu ansiedad.
Anxiety often shows up wrapped in the pressure to be fuerte, in family expectations, in el qué dirán. It can look like constant worry, a body that won’t settle, a mind that won’t stop preparing for what could go wrong. None of this means something is wrong with you. It often means your nervous system learned, a long time ago, to stay on alert.
Our approach draws on terapia cognitivo-conductual (CBT) and atención plena (mindfulness-based grounding) to calm an anxious nervous system and understand what’s driving it underneath the surface. You don’t have to translate your experience into English first and then translate the therapy back. You can do the whole process in Spanish.
We work with adults navigating ansiedad generalizada, ataques de pánico, ansiedad social, or anxiety tied to immigration status, acculturation, or family pressure. Whatever is bringing the anxiety, you don’t have to carry it in a second language.
Andrea Santiago, LCPC, Andrés Serrano, LSW, Maty Patino Trejo, ALMFT, and Michelle Cabrera, LPC, are among the bilingual therapists at Gemstone Wellness who provide anxiety therapy fully in Spanish, in-person in the Loop or via telehealth anywhere in Illinois.
Relationships are hard to talk about in any language. In your second language, it’s even harder to say exactly what you mean or to feel truly heard.
We offer couples therapy in Spanish for partners who want to do the work of healing and communicating in the language that feels most natural. Whether one or both partners speak Spanish, we create a space where both people feel understood.
We offer in-person therapy in Spanish in Chicago for adults who prefer to meet face to face. Our space is affirming, private, and designed to feel like somewhere you can exhale.
For clients across Illinois who prefer telehealth, we offer secure online therapy in Spanish via video. Teleterapia is just as effective as in-person sessions and for many people, attending from home makes therapy more accessible and easier to sustain.
We believe therapy in Spanish should be accessible. We work with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (BCBS), Aetna PPO, and can also offer sliding scale rates in certain cases.. Contact us before your first session to understand your coverage.
Dar el primer paso es lo más difícil. Queremos que sepas exactamente qué esperar para que llegues a tu primera sesión sintiéndote un poco más tranquilo o tranquila.
Your first session is a conversation, not an evaluation. There is no right or wrong way to show up. You don’t need to have your story organized or know exactly what you want to work on. You just need to show up.
En la primera sesión, tu terapeuta te hará algunas preguntas sobre lo que te trajo aquí, tu historia, y lo que esperas de la terapia. Es también tu oportunidad para hacer preguntas, sentir la conexión, y decidir si este es el espacio adecuado para ti.
Most people leave their first session feeling relieved — not because everything is solved, but because they finally said out loud what they’d been carrying quietly. That moment of being heard, in your own language, by someone who understands your world, is often where healing begins.
Estamos aquí. Cuando estés listo o lista, te esperamos.
Michelle specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma (PTSD), and identity exploration, with a particular focus on clients affected by religious trauma.
Maty Patino Trejo is a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety, stress, and ADHD and enjoys helping...
Andrés specializes in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, identity exploration, and relationship dynamics, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ individuals.
Andrea is a licensed clinical therapist specializing in compassionate care for grief, loss, and life transitions.
No, en absoluto. Muchos clientes se mueven entre el inglés y el español de manera natural, y las sesiones pueden reflejar eso. No hay ninguna regla sobre qué idioma usar — solo lo que te ayuda a sentirte más comprendido. Si en un momento quieres hablar en español y en otro en inglés, está bien. Estamos aquí para seguir tu ritmo.
Sí. Todo lo que se comparte en terapia está protegido por leyes estrictas de confidencialidad. Tu estatus migratorio nunca se comparte con ninguna agencia gubernamental, autoridad policial ni ninguna otra parte externa. Tu privacidad está completamente protegida. Puedes hablar con libertad y confianza.
Eso es más común de lo que crees. Tu primera sesión es simplemente una conversación. No hay presión para compartir más de lo que estás listo o lista para compartir, y avanzamos completamente a tu ritmo. Muchas personas descubren que la primera sesión es mucho más fácil de lo que esperaban. No tienes que saber qué decir — solo tienes que aparecer.
Es muy sencillo. Comunícate con nosotros para programar una consulta gratuita — en español o en inglés, como prefieras. Responderemos tus preguntas, hablaremos sobre lo que estás enfrentando, y te conectaremos con nuestra terapeuta bilingüe. No tienes que tener todo claro antes de llamar. Solo da el primer paso y nosotros te acompañamos desde ahí.
Sí. Ofrecemos terapia para la ansiedad completamente en español, usando un enfoque cognitivo-conductual (CBT) y técnicas de atención plena, ya sea en persona en el Loop o por telesalud en todo Illinois.
Share what you’re looking for in therapy, what insurance you have, your availability, and whether you prefer in-person or online sessions.
We thoughtfully match you with the therapist best suited to your needs. That therapist will reach out to schedule a consultation before you begin.
During the consultation, you’ll have the chance to get to know one another, ask any questions, and make sure you feel comfortable moving forward.
Si llevas tiempo pensando en buscar ayuda, esta es tu señal. No tienes que tener todo claro. No tienes que saber qué decir. Solo tienes que dar un paso.
Whether you reach out in Spanish or English, by phone or email, we will meet you where you are. A free consultation is available with no commitment, no pressure, just a conversation to see if we’re the right fit.
La ayuda que mereces está disponible: en tu idioma, a tu ritmo.
Gemstone Wellness offers therapy in Spanish — terapia en español — for adults in Chicago, Illinois. In-person and telehealth sessions available throughout Illinois.