Texas is struggling to diversify its mental health workforce as the state becomes less white

Hispanics make up the largest share of Texas' population, but the state has struggled to train and license Spanish-speaking mental health providers and diversify its mental health workforce in general. (Credit: Photo illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune)

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Lynette Carrillo felt alone. Looking around at her small doctoral psychology class at Texas Woman’s University in 2021, she realized she was the only Spanish speaker.