Opening Paths. Bringing Hope.
OPENING PATHS.
BRINGING HOPE.
About Us
Roots-Raices Bilingual Counseling began in 2019. It started first as a part time practice, but as we saw the need of the community, we were able to open and practice full time in 2020.
The focus of Roots-Raices Bilingual Counseling is to serve the Spanish speaking community, to educate the community about mental health, and break the stigma of mental health. We are passionate about helping couples, marriages, families, parents, inter racial relationships and children. Our bilingual staff is equipped and ready to work with those who seek therapy and counseling
Silvia Fernandez,
MS, MFT, LPC
Hello, I am Silvia Fernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. I hold a Master’s (MS) degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Community Counseling from John Brown University. The graduate program I completed is accredited to meet the standards of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). I am bilingual in Spanish and English, I have a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish and Minor in Psychology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. My formal education has prepared me to work with individuals, marriages, families, and groups. Apart from my professional education, I have been married for 37 years, I am a mother of 3 adult kids and a grandmother to 5 grandchildren. My hobbies include reading, gardening, and having family time.
Janet Gomez, MS, LAC
Hello I am Janet Gomez, a Licensed Associate Counselor by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. I hold a Master's (MS) degree in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health with an emphasis in Play Therapy from John Brown University. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, I have a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Minor in Spanish from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. My formal education and work experience has prepared me to work with individuals, children, parents, families and groups. I am a wife, a mother of a two, and an aunt to amazing nephews and nieces. My hobbies include photography, being outdoors, finding new places to eat and traveling. I enjoy spending time with family.
Stephanie Benitez, Student Intern
Hello! My name is Stephanie Benitez and I am a second year Mental Health Counseling student at the University of Central Arkansas. As a student in training, I look forward to the opportunity of meeting clients at Roots-Raices. I am both a Spanish and English speaker and more than willing to work with you in either language! Though I am only in my second year in the program, I see my limited experience as a strength as I will approach each and every client with respect and an open mind to understand them fully. I think each person is unique and has their own story and should be respected and treated as such. I look forward to hearing your story and walking alongside you to reach the goals and changes you hope to achieve through therapy.
