Spanish-Speaking Psychologist
Psychological care in the language that helps you feel understood
Therapy requires trust, precision, and the freedom to describe experiences in language that feels natural. For many people, speaking with a psychologist who is fluent in Spanish can make it easier to communicate emotions, family dynamics, cultural experiences, migration history, and the subtleties that may be difficult to translate.
Dr. Estefania Luna provides psychological services in both English and Spanish. Her approach combines evidence-based treatment with cultural humility, warmth, and individualized care for adolescents and adults.
Bilingual care is more than translating words
Effective bilingual therapy involves understanding how language, culture, identity, family expectations, and lived experience influence emotional health. A direct translation may communicate the words, but it does not always capture their meaning, emotional weight, or cultural context.
Dr. Luna works to create a respectful environment where clients can speak in English, Spanish, or a combination of both. Treatment remains grounded in each person’s goals, history, values, and clinical needs.
Would you feel more comfortable discussing your needs in Spanish? Schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation in English or Spanish. ¿Prefiere leer en español? Visite nuestro sitio en español.
Areas of specialization
Trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma
Trauma can affect the way a person experiences safety, relationships, emotions, memories, and the body. Dr. Luna provides trauma-informed therapy and is certified in EMDR. When appropriate, treatment may help clients process distressing experiences, strengthen emotional stability, and develop a greater sense of control. Telehealth for anxiety and trauma.
Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Anxiety and OCD may involve intrusive thoughts, avoidance, reassurance seeking, rituals, fear, or persistent uncertainty. Dr. Luna has specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention and may also integrate CBT, ACT, and other evidence-based approaches.
Emotional regulation and DBT-informed therapy
Strong emotions can become difficult to manage when they feel overwhelming, change quickly, or lead to patterns that interfere with relationships and daily life. DBT-informed therapy can support mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Psychological and immigration evaluations
Dr. Luna provides psychological, neuropsychological, and immigration-related evaluations when appropriate. Conducting interviews in Spanish may help clients communicate their history and experiences more accurately. Evaluations are conducted by secure telehealth, and language needs are discussed before scheduling.
Culturally responsive therapy
Culture can influence how emotional distress is understood, how families communicate, how help is sought, and what healing means. It may also shape experiences related to immigration, acculturation, identity, stigma, family roles, religion, work, and community.
Culturally responsive care does not assume that every person from a particular background shares the same beliefs or experiences. Instead, Dr. Luna invites each client to explain what matters to them and how their culture, language, and relationships affect the concerns that bring them to therapy.
Who may benefit from working with a Spanish-speaking psychologist?
- Spanish-dominant or bilingual adults and adolescents
- Clients who prefer to discuss emotional or family experiences in Spanish
- People navigating bicultural or multicultural identities
- Immigrants and members of immigrant families
- Clients seeking trauma, anxiety, OCD, or emotional-regulation treatment
- Individuals who have struggled to feel fully understood in English-only care
- People seeking psychological or immigration evaluations in Spanish when appropriate
Secure telehealth across eligible locations
Dr. Luna offers secure online services for eligible clients based on her licensure in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Colorado and her PSYPACT authorization, so you do not need to live near her. The client’s physical location at the time of service determines whether care may legally be provided. Current eligibility will be confirmed before the first appointment.
Telehealth can make bilingual care more accessible for individuals who cannot find an appropriate Spanish-speaking psychologist nearby.
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A complimentary consultation
The process begins with a free 20-minute consultation. You may speak in English or Spanish and briefly discuss your concerns, goals, location, and scheduling needs.
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An individualized recommendation
Dr. Luna will consider your history, symptoms, strengths, values, language preference, and goals before recommending a treatment approach.
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Clear communication
Therapy is collaborative. You are encouraged to ask questions, discuss preferences, and share when language or cultural context is important to understanding your experience.
What to expect
You may speak in English or Spanish at every step.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about working with a Spanish-speaking psychologist.
Can sessions be conducted entirely in Spanish?
Yes. Dr. Luna is fluent in English and Spanish. Language preference can be discussed during the consultation.
Can I switch between English and Spanish during therapy?
Yes. Many bilingual clients naturally move between languages. You may communicate in the way that feels most accurate and comfortable.
Are Spanish-language psychological evaluations available?
Yes. Evaluations are available in English and Spanish. For some psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, the testing instruments required can affect the process, and Dr. Luna will explain it before scheduling. For languages other than English or Spanish, a qualified interpreter can be arranged through a verified interpreting service her office uses, at the client’s cost.
Is online therapy available where I live?
Availability depends on your physical location and Dr. Luna’s current authorization. The practice will confirm eligibility before care begins.
Does bilingual therapy guarantee a particular outcome?
No form of therapy can guarantee a specific result. Bilingual care can, however, support clearer communication and a stronger understanding of the client’s cultural and linguistic context.
Care that speaks your language
You deserve care that does not require you to leave part of yourself untranslated. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Dr. Luna in English or Spanish.