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
I believe that everyone has the potential to live an abundant life, filled with joy and adventure. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to find ways to better understand themselves, and to address the roadblocks/challenges that may be interfering with their life goals and relationships. I have a MA degree in marriage and family therapy from George Fox University. My training includes...
( English | español ) My main goal is to be a supportive figure who is willing to listen and work together to navigate life. I specialize working with adult individuals, families, children, adolescents and young adults. From working at Menninger Clinic to the public health care system in the greater Houston area, I have a diverse understanding of people from all walks of life. My role as a...
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My client-centered, strength-based approach empowers and motivates my clients to direct the pace and trajectory of therapy. I assist my clients with identifying their goals for treatment, as well as the constraints preventing them from achieving them. As the therapeutic process unfolds, we work together to determine how to remove the constraints—and sometimes explore how they got there in first...
Katie Hutto graduated from Troy University in 2012 with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health. She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2016. Katie has worked with older children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings for over 10 years, to include the community, hospital and residential, and substance abuse programs. She specializes in Mood and Anxiety Disorders;...
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My perspective of therapy is that it is all about the client. These individuals seek real assistance for issues that are critical to them. Each client is individual. I customize a treatment plan to meet the client's need. Each client is unique and their issues are important to them. As a Therapist, true commitment to my client is essential to their progress. I believe that working with the clie...
I have been in practice over ten years. My practice consists of children, adults, couples, and families. I also have been involved with both active/ retired military personnel and the unique issues faced by their families. My practice consists of addressing those issues ranging from those encountered by children in their school setting to various family environment and employment issues. As wel...
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Hello, thank you for taking time to view my profile, I am an LPC Intern supervised by Dr. Robert K. Franklin, LPC-S. I'm glad your taking the time to learn more about services that are available for you and your family. Establishing a meaningful therapeutic connection can help you improve your quality of life, develop healthy relationships, and cope more effectively with distress. When you and...
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The path to healing can be arduous and difficult for many and may seem impossible and unattainable for others. I have been fortunate and honored to work with hundreds of individuals, couples, and families on their journey of healing. I am committed to helping every person that comes to therapy to be their support at every step of their journey. Together we create goals, learn skills, and move...
Dr. Bock is a licensed psychologist who works with adults. She received her master's and doctoral degrees in counseling psychology from Chatham University. She earned bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She previously worked in private practice and multiple university counseling centers where she completed her doctoral internship and postdoctoral residency. She ha...
I have special interest and expertise working with university students, comorbid chronic pain & mental health concerns, grief & loss, multicultural issues & identities (e.g., individuals who are racially/culturally diverse or identify as LGBTQ), life adjustments, relationship concerns (friendship, family, and dating including sexuality/intimacy), career indecision & transitions, family of origi...
