Spanish-Speaking Therapist in Cleveland, OH
Finding a therapist who works in Spanish, and not through an interpreter, is still hard in Northeast Ohio. Joselyn Vasquez, LISW-S, sees clients in Spanish and in English at Quez Therapeutic Solutions in Stow — about 35 to 45 minutes south of Cleveland via I-77 South and SR-8 South — and by secure video anywhere in Ohio, which puts a Spanish-language session within reach of any Cleveland neighborhood.
Therapy runs on nuance, and nuance is the first thing lost in translation. Describing grief, shame, a family argument, or the particular weight of being far from where you grew up is hard enough in your first language. Doing it through an interpreter, or through a bilingual son or daughter who should not be carrying that role, changes what you are willing to say. Sessions here are conducted in Spanish start to finish, not summarized into it.
Cleveland's Hispanic community is concentrated on the near west side — Clark-Fulton, the Stockyards, Detroit-Shoreway and the streets around them — and is largely Puerto Rican, alongside families from many other countries. Those neighborhoods are roughly a 35 to 45 minute drive from the Stow office via I-77 South and SR-8 South, longer when rush hour is against you. That drive is a genuine barrier for someone working two jobs or without a car, which is exactly why the video option is not an afterthought here.
Joselyn Vasquez, LISW-S, earned her master's degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and has practiced since 2003, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a Solution-Focused approach. She works with individuals, couples, and families, ages 7 and above — practical, present-focused work aimed at what you want to be different, at a pace you set. A first conversation is mostly about understanding what brought you and deciding together where to start.
You can come to the office at 3653 Darrow Rd, Ste 5, in Stow, or meet over a secure video connection from anywhere in Ohio. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 9:00pm, which makes evenings and Saturdays workable around a shift schedule, and flexible hours may be offered on request for teletherapy. If it is simpler to ask your questions in Spanish before booking anything, that is fine too.
Quez Therapeutic Solutions accepts insurance and is in-network with many major plans — including Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual, and UnitedHealthcare and others — with a self-pay option and a superbill available for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan is not in-network with us — see the Fees page for current numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are sessions conducted entirely in Spanish?
Yes. Joselyn works directly in Spanish, with no interpreter involved. Sessions are also available in English, and families often use both.
Do I have to drive to Stow, or can I meet from Cleveland?
Either works. The office is about 35 to 45 minutes from Cleveland via I-77 South and SR-8 South, and teletherapy is available over a secure video connection anywhere in Ohio.
Do you see children and teens in Spanish as well as adults?
Yes. Joselyn works with clients ages 7 and above, individually and with families, in Spanish or in English.
Do you accept insurance for Spanish-language sessions?
The same coverage applies to every session. We are in-network with many major plans including Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual, and UnitedHealthcare, with self-pay and a superbill available. See the Fees page for current numbers.