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Puerto Rico Help & Support

Licensed therapists, treatment centers, housing, food and faith-based support - in your community.

Puerto Rico

323
trained volunteer listeners
48,783
people helped

What people talk about here

Anxiety
12.9%
Depression
11.8%
Breakups
6.7%
Managing Emotions
6.2%
Loneliness
6%
Relationship Stress
5.9%
Family Stress
4.3%
Student Life
2.9%
Bullying
2.8%
LGBTQ+ Issues
2.8%
Social Anxiety
2.5%
Self-Harm
2.4%
Work Stress
2.2%
Panic Attacks
2.1%
Forgiveness
2.1%
Self-Esteem
1.9%
Eating Disorders
1.8%
Sleeping Well
1.8%
Getting Unstuck
1.6%
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
1.5%
Exercise Motivation
1.4%
ADHD
1.4%
General Mental Health
1.4%
Bipolar Disorder
1.2%
Weight Management
1.1%
PTSD
1.1%
Grief
1%
Parenting
0.9%
Financial Stress
0.9%
Domestic Violence
0.9%
Spirituality
0.8%
Chronic Pain
0.7%
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
0.7%
Disabilities
0.7%
Women's Issues
0.7%
Borderline (BPD)
0.5%
Diabetes
0.4%
Cancer
0.4%
Recovery
0.4%
Sexual Health
0.4%
Racial & Cultural Identity
0.4%
Perinatal Mood Disorder
0.2%
Addiction
0.2%
Autism Spectrum
0.1%
Schizophrenia
0.1%
Men's Issues
0.1%
Dissociative Disorders
0.1%
Adoption/Foster Care
0%
Personality Disorder
0%

Therapists in Puerto Rico

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Yamilette Diaz Ferreira

Yamilette Diaz Ferreira

Pharmacist, BS, PharmD

Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Dr. Yamilette Diaz Ferreira is a pharmacist holding both a BS and a PharmD, offering her services in Arecibo, PR. She works with a diverse range of age groups, including teenagers (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65 and over). Dr. Diaz Ferreira specializes in supporting individuals with men's and women's concerns, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She provides services to individuals in both English (US) and Spanish (MX). Her therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Psychology, Multicultural Therapy, Christian Counseling, Experiential Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy.

Jessica Aguirre Pillot

Jessica Aguirre Pillot

General Practice

Arroyo, Puerto Rico

Jessica Aguirre Pillot is a general practice therapist located in Arroyo, PR. She offers services to adult individuals, ranging from 18 to 65 years old. Her practice focuses on a range of concerns including anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship stress. Jessica Aguirre Pillot provides individual and couples therapy. She offers services in English (US). Her therapeutic approach integrates various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Family / Marital Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Relational Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Coaching, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Iris Acevedo

Iris Acevedo

Social Worker, Clinical, MSW

Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Iris Acevedo, a Clinical Social Worker with an MSW, offers her services in Bayamon, PR. She works with individuals, families, and couples, providing support for a wide range of concerns including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, domestic violence, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, men's and women's issues, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, spirituality, and student life. Iris Acevedo offers services in English (US). Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family / Marital Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Coaching, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Intervention, Sandplay Therapy, and Jungian Therapy.

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Questions people are asking

Local Support in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a vibrant Caribbean archipelago with a rich cultural tapestry and a complex socio-economic landscape. Its residents face significant mental health challenges exacerbated by recurring natural disasters like Hurricanes Maria and Irma, a prolonged fiscal crisis, and systemic healthcare inequities. Notably, these have led to a mental health crisis marked by increased rates of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Nearly half of Puerto Rico's population lives in poverty, impacting access to mental health services. Although mental health resources in Puerto Rico have historically been less accessible than in the mainland U.S., especially for low-income residents, there are concerted efforts to improve the situation. Availability of mental health support in Puerto Rico includes emergency services and community interventions, though disparities persist. Efforts are ongoing to expand affordable mental health care in Puerto Rico, fueled by a strong community spirit and innovative approaches tailored to local needs. This dynamic response is essential as the demand for mental support grows. Encouragingly, initiatives to bridge the gap in mental health services accessibility are underway, fostering hope for a more inclusive future. Explore our directory for comprehensive mental health resources in Puerto Rico, which reflect regional variations and address local mental health challenges. By leveraging community-focused strategies, the aim is to ensure that all Puerto Ricans have equitable access to the care they need.

Frequently asked questions

Use the search box at the top of this page to narrow down to your city or zip code, then choose the kind of support you need - therapists, treatment centers, housing assistance, food pantries or faith-based services. Every listing links through to contact details and directions.

It varies by listing. Food pantries, many housing programs and faith-based services are typically free, while therapists and treatment centers usually charge or bill insurance. Check the individual listing and contact the provider directly to confirm.

No. The providers and organizations listed here are independent of 7 Cups - we do not employ them and cannot vouch for them. What 7 Cups does offer directly is free emotional support from trained volunteer listeners, and online therapy with licensed professionals.

If you are in immediate danger, call 988 in the US or go to your nearest emergency room. For someone to talk to straight away, you can chat with a trained volunteer listener at any hour, free.