Therapeutic Resources and Latino/a Congregations

In the second session of the 2024 Integration Symposium, “Therapeutic Resources and the Latino/a Congregations: Needs, Obstacles, Pastoral Care and Psychological Referral,” Sylvia Garcia, Marisol De Jesus-Perez, Leo Ayala, and Alexia Salvatierra reflect on mental health in the context of the Latino/a community and on improving holistic well-being for all.
Sylvia Garcia is an LMFT, ATR, EMDR therapist, and director of training for Fuller Psychological and Family Services; Marisol de Jesus-Perez is a staff psychologist at the Center of Interpretive Counseling and Psychology in Dallas, Texas, and is an ordained pastor in the Free Methodist Church; Leo Ayala is a family and lead pastor and is pastoral liaison for Caminando Juntos; Alexia Salvatierra is academic dean for Centro Latino and associate professor of mission and global transformation.