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
** Not currently accepting new clients at this time** I work with creative and mindful therapeutic modalities in order to best suit the needs of my clients. My general philosophy as a counselor is that we all have the power to heal ourselves. My job is to give you the tools to do just that. We will work on finding and building on your strengths to give you concrete tools to take with you into y...
My qualifications and competence in the area of counseling are founded on my education, work experience, additional training, and seminars relating to the field of counseling. Presently specializing in therapy with children and adolescents who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, life adjustments, relationship issues, behavioral issues, and juveniles who have experienced trauma. ...
I was born and raised in Hawaii, and got my doctorate in Chicago. After my doctorate I moved to the great state of Texas 14 years ago. I have worked with people in many different settings including psychiatric hospitals, outpatient and inpatient clinics, residential treatment centers for children, and rehabilitation and long-term care centers. As a licensed psychologist I specialize in individu...
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Ms. Payne is currently not taking new clients. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please email. Ms. Payne works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her wide range of experiences includes working in schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, and intensive in-home therapy settings. Ms. Payne has significant experience working with children with emotional regulation problems and...
*I am currently only accepting in-house referrals* As a director and counselor in the group private practice - SERENITY COACHING & COUNSELING, LLC, my goal is to offer education and guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups dealing with a variety issues that affect their mental health, balance, and well-being. WE strive to improve emotional stability and over-all functioning. WE...
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