Bridget S.

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT BRIDGET S.

Bridget Sanchez is a mental health therapist (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist) & advocate dedicated to addressing mental health disparities within underserved communities. As the Executive Director & Founder of the Latinx Therapist Project, she leads efforts to increase the number of Latinx and Spanish-speaking mental health providers, ensuring culturally responsive and accessible care. This journey was inspired by her own & her community\'s lack of access to culturally competent care as a first generation Mexican-American as daughter of Mexican immigrants. Through strategic program development, mentorship, & advocacy, she is committed to fostering a mental health workforce that reflects & serves its community.Bridget brings over a decade of experience in clinical practice, program leadership, & higher education. Previously, she served as the Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness where she led mental health services at a federally qualified health center. She played a key role in securing funding, establishing a robust clinical program, & hiring/retaining a full team of bilingual clinicians. She brings over 10 years of experience working with adults, children, families, & couples, specializing in the treatment of following dxs: mood, psychosis, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, dissociation, & substance use. Bridget blends a mix of western, eastern & indigenous approaches to therapy grounding in her therapy work is the belief that one’s authentic self in the room is the best tool to create change while also incorporating client’s culture, values, & spiritual self.Bridget is Affiliate Faculty at Regis University, Marriage & Family Therapy Masters program. She holds a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy & Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling. She is trained in numerous therapy practices, including mindfulness training at Plum Village Monastery in France. Her research contributions focus on mindfulness in Latinx immigrant communities, acculturative family distancing, and culturally responsive therapy.Bridget has received numerous awards, including the Graduate Student Research Award from AAMFT. Fluent in Spanish and English, she is passionate about mentorship, immigrant mental health, workforce development, and culturally affirming therapy. A philanthropist, she actively supports community-driven change.In her free time, she enjoys time with her husband and two cats, working out, singing karaoke, solving sudokus, and admiring animals. Her retirement dream includes owning a donkey sanctuary and living on a ranch.