Raíces Y Poder: A Latina Girls Group in Illinois
Building confidence, connection, resilience, and cultural pride for Latina adolescents
Group Overview:
Strong Roots. Confident Voices. Empowered Futures.
Raíces y Poder provides a supportive, inclusive, and culturally affirming environment where participants can build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and connect with peers who may share similar experiences, backgrounds, and cultural values.
Through guided discussions, skill-building activities, creative expression, and peer support, participants will explore their strengths, identities, resilience, and sense of belonging. This group is ideal for young people seeking connection, empowerment, and practical tools to support emotional well-being, healthy development, and positive mental health before challenges become more significant barriers to wellness.
Click Here for the Spanish language version of this group
Participants: Latina pre-teen and adolescent girls and female-identifying youth of all gender identities and sexual orientations who may be experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, or stress related to identity development.
Cost: Insurance and self-pay
When: Virtual on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m., starting September 19 and ending November 14, 2026
Facilitator:
Lorena Bravo-Molina, LSW, supports individuals and families in navigating emotional distress, life transitions, and mental health concerns through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Getting Started
To Register:
Please call (312) 761-4707 or complete the below form and our Intake team will contact you.
Initial Assessment May Be Required
An initial assessment with the group therapy leader may be required to determine if the group is a good fit for the participant.
Mckenze’s Group Form No consent
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Call to get registered for the Raíces Y Poder: A Latina Girls Group in Illinois
312-761-4707Virtual Online Sessions
Call Now: 312-761-4707The Raíces Y Poder: A Latina Girls Group is being offered via Virtual Online Sessions, and is not meeting in-person at this time. An Internet connected device will be required. Specific directions on accessing the sessions will be provided after your registration is completed. Registration is available to adults in Illinois.
If you have any additional questions please call: (312) 761-4707.
Virtual Sessions Available for all Illinois Residents
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