top of page

ABOUT US: CONNECT DIRECTORY
A BRANCH OF THE LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE

Connect Therapy Directory was created por y para la comunidad — born from a deep love for our cultura and a desire to make therapy more accessible, inclusive, and representative of who we are.


We know our comunidad deserves the best mental health care possible — care that honors language, identity, and the experiences that shape us. Too often, Latinx, Latine, and Latino clients struggle to find a therapist who truly understands their background, values, or cultural nuances. We wanted to change that.


So we built a space where connection, trust, and belonging come first. A space where clients can find therapists who either identify as part of the Latinx community or who have dedicated their work to serving our comunidad with cultural humility and genuine corazón.


The Connect Therapy Directory is more than a list — it’s a growing network of therapists and healers committed to representation, inclusion, and authentic connection. Our goal is simple: to make it easier for our comunidad to find care that feels safe, affirming, and auténtico.


This directory was created by therapists, for therapists and the community we serve — built from lived experience and a shared belief that our people deserve access to mental health care that truly reflects who we are.


When we say we see you, we hear you, we understand you, we mean it — because this directory was created with you in mind.

MEET THE TEAM

Kathy Acosta

LCSW

FOUNDER

Kathy Acosta leads as the Founder and CEO of HERO Counseling Center, a  group practice she established in Ridgewood, NJ, in 2020. She also spearheads Hero Consultations and Coaching, offering expert guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch their own practices...

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

LPC, NCC

CO-FOUNDER

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman is a Keynote Speaker, Host of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, and National Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, with 20 years of experience working with thousands of children and families. Her insights on on mindful living, mental health, and...

Jasmine Ramirez

LCSW

CO-FOUNDER

Jasmine is a therapist with extensive experience based in New York City, and brings over a decade of expertise to her practice. During her impactful seven-year tenure at a New York City hospital, she provided invaluable support to patients navigating serious illnesses and...

The Connect Directory is branch of the Latinx Practice Collective, a private community of Latinx Therapists that offer education, support, resources & much more. If you'd like to learn more about this community, visit: www.latinxpracticecollective.com

bottom of page