Counseling Practice – Roots-Raices Bilingual Counseling

Roots-Raices Bilingual Counseling is a bilingual mental health practice located at 2400 Crestwood Road, Suite 201, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. The practice was established in 2019, initially operating part-time before transitioning to full-time services in 2020. Clinical leadership is provided by Silvia Fernandez, MS, MFT, LPC-S, SEP, whose credentials include licensure as a licensed professional counselor supervisor and training in Somatic Experiencing Practice. Viviana Villegas is also listed as a student intern on the practice team.

Services are offered in both Spanish and English, with a stated emphasis on mental health education and reducing stigma within the communities the practice serves. Therapeutic modalities include Somatic Experiencing Practice (SEP) and play therapy. The service menu covers individual therapy, couples and marriage counseling, family therapy, play therapy, and telehealth appointments for clients who prefer remote access.

Populations served include children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. The practice specifically addresses the needs of couples, marriages, families, parents, and interracial relationships. Presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and bereavement, postpartum depression, seasonal depression, divorce adjustment, relationship difficulties, behavioral concerns, and the connections between addiction and trauma.

In-person appointments are available at the North Little Rock office. Scheduling options include morning, afternoon, and Saturday time slots to accommodate a range of client availability. The practice accepts self-pay arrangements. Specific insurance panels are not detailed on the main page. Roots-Raices Bilingual Counseling is verified through Psychology Today, and the practice maintains active community outreach through mental health awareness initiatives.

The website hosts educational resources related to play therapy, client activities, and Arkansas-based community resources, reflecting the practice’s broader mission of reducing barriers to mental health care for Spanish-speaking populations. The website also notes that Silvia Fernandez holds an SEP credential indicating advanced training in trauma-informed somatic work. The practice can be reached by phone at 501-271-8520 or 501-382-1816, or by email at info@roots-raices.com.

https://www.roots-raices.com/

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