Culturally Sensitive Therapy emphasizes people’s various ethnic and cultural backgrounds within the therapeutic relationship.
Some approaches to therapy aim to treat every client the same — utilizing similar techniques, ways of communicating, and explanations of concepts. These therapists understand the importance of different cultures and recognize that these differences can impact the way someone experiences therapy. By bringing these experiences to the forefront of therapy, your therapist will validate your unique background and use it to work on your strengths and propel you toward your goals.
Your therapist will have foundational knowledge about your specific ethnic, cultural, and linguistic differences. They also will continue learning more about how your culture affects your life experiences.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy’s goal is to make you feel more comfortable and understood, not only when it comes to culture and ethnicity, but also religion, race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Your therapist will employ counseling techniques to help you on your healing journey. They also will serve as an advocate for your particular identities in the community by connecting you to culturally-sensitive resources. Ultimately, the therapy should make you feel comfortable and understood. When the therapeutic space is safer, you will be more likely to benefit from the process.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Coming to counseling does not mean you are broken, it means you have made a courageous choice to heal. I see humans as extraordinary beings who have the capacity to look inward to find the places most in need of love, compassion, and acceptance. Together, we create the world in which you will shine the brightest. Looking at yourself through a holistic lens where we connect the mind, body, an...
My idea client would be someone who is at point in their life where they want to make some changes, but may be unsure of the process, and needs some guidance. No one has all the answers, but "Working together, we will create a better you!!" My specialties include, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief & loss, relationship issues, parenting, and conflict. I work with pre-teens,...
Life continuously moves in all directions and can often impact the space we are in. Whether it is complex issues that have built up for several years, or a brief problem that has temporarily become a part of your life, I hope to empower you through your journey in finding hope and healing. I work side by side with my clients through their unique challenges, aspirations, and healing processes. I...
***Not Accepting New Clients at This Time*** I am committed to supporting you by providing a safe space filled with compassion, empathy, and non-judgment. One of the hardest things anyone can do is simply asking for help, therefore, I applaud you already for taking this step toward healing and improving the quality of your life. I believe it is essential to develop a strong, therapeutic...
Life can be complicated and challenging, and there is no "how to" guide. You work so hard, juggling all the different parts of life, but don't feel fulfilled or satisfied. Everything feels like a struggle. You work so hard and it feels like you're barely holding on. What do we do when things happen that throw us off course.? What do we do when we get stuck in a cycle that we don't know how to...
I've had the honor of working with people with a history of trauma throughout my life. PTSD, attachment disorder and dissociative disorders are normal responses to being exposed to Traumatic events. This is the way our brains try to protect us from being overwhelmed. We can get stuck feeling like the world is dangerous or the events are still occuring long after the trauma is over. Trauma...
I have several years of experience working with clients of all age groups, various ethnic and racial backgrounds as well as those with unique philosophical/spiritual value systems. I thoroughly enjoy working with clients from multi-cultural backgrounds and helping them to navigate the more complex issues surrounding identity and career development. We can run, jog, walk or crawl but together we...
It takes tremendous courage to seek out help and be vulnerable with another human being. That vulnerability deserves to be met with genuine interest, kindness and compassion. I see effective counseling as a supportive partnership based on mutual respect and trust and I am fully committed to providing you with confidential and professional counseling services based on my professional education,...
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego and work with individuals, couples and families. I provide a holistic, collaborative and integrative approach to the treatment of relational issues, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders and grief and loss. I have specialized training and expertise to aid in developing a secure attachment to your child(ren) or another...
"Life is difficult." So reads the first line of M. Scott Peck's classic book, "The Road Less Traveled," and so it is in our own lives. All of us have to travel difficult roads, and there are times during which we need companions on the journey. I am grateful to be in a position in which I can journey alongside my clients to help them cope, heal, and become stronger and more resilient. Depending...
I am a Licensed Therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals break free from the symptoms of PTSD; trauma; disaster relief trauma; sexual assault; physical, emotional, &/or sexual abuse; domestic violence; depression; anxiety; and substance abuse. We work together in a uniquely effective way assisting you to become free from these mental health symptoms and truly live a lif...
I believe that family life is being culturally stressed. I am committed to working with single parent stressors. I also have a heart for the aging and walking the difficult road or grief and loss. My practice is driven by my belief in self care and becoming your own advocate. I will help you achieve positive outcomes, reaching personal goals through solution focused therapy, where we work toget...
John has devoted his career to helping clients develop self-understanding while making practical, positive changes in their lives. He believes psychotherapy can be an indispensable tool in this endeavor. John has worked with people of diverse backgrounds with a broad range of presenting concerns, and has developed expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, loss, identity issues, relational...
There's something, or someone, missing... You feel stuck as you struggle to navigate life's challenges, move beyond current circumstances, or cope with unbearable grief. Things seem dark. You're wounded, frustrated, and worried that it won't get better. You need someone to hope with, and maybe even for, you. Let me help you grieve, cultivate your best possible mental health, and enjoy increased...
As a holistic therapist, I will work with you to attend to your mind, body, and spirit. It is common for people who have experienced significant life changes, challenging relationship dynamics, or trauma to feel a sense of disconnection from their inner self, their bodies, and their relationships. It often feels as if the weight of your experiences are blocking you from fully engaging in your...
