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
The current COVID-19 Pandemic has changed our lives on so many levels. It has brought with it its own set of challenges that we may not have been prepared for. If you find yourself struggling during this time, you are not alone. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. I have worked with people just...
Andy earned his Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Texas State University - San Marcos in 2001. He believes the trusting relationship and a safe, nonjudgmental environment is vital in effective therapy. He utilizes solution-focused, CBT, relational, and person-centered techniques in his approach. He has extensive experience working with a diverse range of mental health issues,...
Ask yourself, are you on track with where you want to be right now in your life? If your answer was no or there was even a pause, let's work on it together. My beliefs are simple, I believe in honesty with my clients, support of their needs, and assertive towards their goals. Even if you are in the beginning steps of a new phase, I will do my best to help your transition as best as I can to go...
As if life isn’t challenging in the best of times, we are now in the midst of a global pandemic where everything seems unpredictable, unfamiliar and frightening. Add that to whatever it is that you might be seeking help for - depression, anxiety, marital or family problems - the need for counseling is greater than ever. To anyone who has been considering help, I strongly encourage you to do so,...
Hello, my name is Helena and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Life is challenging; I believe seeking therapy is a normal and healthy act of self-care. I enjoy working with adults, college students, and couples dealing with life challenges and issues such as depression, anxiety, adoption issues, attachment, body image issues, relationship difficulties, marital stress, and grief. ...
I am an independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervision endorsement and I am a Board Certified Art Therapist. I am a graduate of Ursuline College, (1997), and completed a 2 year clinical training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland in 2007. I provide a safe supportive space in which healing can begin and I utilize a holistic, person centered approach. I focus...
I believe in supporting and guiding clients to find their own answers, using a holistic, supportive, and integrated approach that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Through personal growth and development, we can learn to change our destiny and replenish our positive energy. The need for clarity is often the first step towards healing, fulfillment, and new realms of understanding. It is...
In the midst of the storm, I will join you as you walk in the rain. Clients are the authors of their lives and need assistance solving problems in ways that fit who they are. My goal is to offer individuals the support they need to successfully address life challenges to help them find their strengths and personal solutions to lead a happy and fulfilled life. Recognizing and capitalizing on...
As women we play so many roles and often have little time to care for our personal needs. This can become a way of being which often leads to feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed, drained, and stressed. When we create a healthy balance that includes our needs as priority, we experience more energy, more love, more joy, and a clearer sense of purpose. As your therapist, I will explore your concerns,...
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or sad? And would you like to have a space where you can talk about what is going on, learn some techniques to manage your emotions, and create a more fulfilling life? The decision to seek therapy can be challenging but it is also a brave and courageous step in one's healing journey. You may not feel it now but you deserve to feel good in spite of what is go...
Do you feel lonely, depressed, or rejected? Do you feel bad about yourself, have anxiety, or experience trauma? I work with men, women, couples, and adolescents. I'm a trained psychoanalyst who also practices mindfulness and meditation. Therapy is a process of self discovery and change. It will assist you in understanding your patterns and teach you how to put words to your lived experiences. I...
Currently, I am not taking new clients. As humans, we never stop confronting the adversities of life. Although we cannot control the ups of downs of everyday life, we can learn how to respond to and manage stress and tragedy differently than how we have done so throughout our lives to survive or tolerate the unbearable. Having a safe and supportive place to address past learned behaviors and...
Experience more than counseling... Experience your life journey through transformational self-discovery! Are you coping with feelings of anxiety, depression, and/or anger? Are your marital issues so serious that you believe that you cannot carry on? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Is your teenager exhibiting difficult behaviors? Are you feeling burned out at work, searching for...
I provide an integrative individual counseling service. I am interested in supporting clients to make healthy changes and growths in their lives through deepening their awareness of themselves and the world around them. Through this unique therapy relationship we will address current and past concerns from a Gestalt model. We will work together through problems in the here and now, including...
Please note: As of October 2020, my practice is full. My website is www.sealatherapy.com. Perhaps you are feeling lost and overwhelmed. Stuck in feelings of sadness and dread with a sense that something terrible is going to happen or that it will never get better. Perhaps your outward life is going better than ever--and still, there is a persistent, internal voice that leaves you awash in feeli...
