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
Every person is unique in their own way, and as such, so are their problems. Therapy is a unique and special journey for every individual and couple, and it is my job to make sure I am there to successfully guide them through the process. I strive to help individuals and couples break free from their feelings of despair, dissatisfaction, and dismay and gain or regain a sense of control, peace, ...
Dr. Nicholas Jackson is a clinical psychologist with experience providing short and long-term therapy to adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples. He specializes in mood disorders, including depression and anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and issues related to gender, sexuality, and identity. Dr. Jackson enjoys working with individuals in periods of transition who are seekin...
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( English | español ) Greetings! I provide sex therapy to individuals and couples+ to guide you towards holistic health with an emphasis on sexual wellness, pleasure, and intimacy. In addition, I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples+, and families experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma responses as a result of difficult life experiences. I recognize the need for cultural...
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I understand the importance of building a trusting relationship with my clients. My approach is genuine and nonjudgmental. Psychotherapy is a process, a journey as we work together to explore your thoughts and feelings, and to gain new insights towards a better understanding of yourself and your relationships with others. We will work together to find hope and solutions to your problems. I...
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