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
NO CURRENT AVAILABILITY--I have been practicing psychotherapy in the Susquehanna Valley for over 10 years. I work with individuals (child through elder), couples, and families on the problems they experience in their lives and relationships. My style is gentle and I encourage an environment that is open and supportive. I help clients to be comfortable and candid about their thoughts and feeling...
As a strengths-based therapist, I believe that every individual has the potential to achieve the highest version of themselves through a combination of knowledge, insight and behavioral change. Whether you are struggling to navigate a difficult life event, seeking greater self-compassion or wanting to understand how to break old patterns of thinking or relating that are no longer serving you, I...
I have a special concern for women, parents struggling to meet the needs of their children, and members of the LGBTQ communities creating families of choice, dealing with coming out issues, struggling through gender transitioning, and reconciling their sexuality with their spiritual growth. An integrated approach helps me meet you where you are. I use Gottman Couple Therapy Methods with couples...
My clients experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and other related mental health issues that make it hard to manage responsibilities and enjoy life. Are you having difficulty in school due to anxiety or sad thoughts? As a parent, do you want to understand your teenager's challenges in addition to working on having better communication as a family? I understand the...
TR Counseling & Wellness is a small group practice with a culturally diverse team of Professional Therapists (LPC, LCSW) and Addiction Counselors (LADC). The therapists are considered generalists, treating most conditions, but also have sub-specialties including but not limited to: Addiction, Anger & Stress Management, Anxiety/Panic Disorder, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Christian Counseling,...
At Inner Balance Counseling we know that you want to feel hopeful about your future, and not haunted by your past. In order to do that, you need to find a way past, through or over your biggest challenges. The problem is you feel hopeless and trapped by what has happened. We believe that your past should not haunt you and hold you back from a great future. We understand your fears and pain whic...
Hello and welcome to my therapist profile. My name is Henry, and I am a gay man of Italian and Mexican descent. I've spent the majority of my life advocating for my community, and I'm honored to provide a safe and creative therapy space for my clients to express themselves openly and freely. Through collaboration, I have helped my clients re-frame negative thought patterns with a deeper...
*I provide video/telehealth sessions* Have you experienced a very stressful and traumatic incident? Or multiple types of trauma as a child or adult? Do you worry often and have trouble controlling racing thoughts? Do you have panic attacks? Long periods of sadness and low motivation? Trouble focusing? Poor sleep? I provide support and tools to cope with anxiety, PTSD, childhood and/or adult...
We all go through life transitions and psychosocial stressors, which can be difficult and challenging. During these experiences, we may feel as if we are trapped, stuck, lost or alone, but you don't have to feel this way. You have the power and control to change this. Providing a warm and inviting environment, I welcome you to Fortaleza Therapeutic Services, PLLC, where we offer late afternoons...
It's my belief to "Keep it simple." Life is stressful enough. Balancing work, family, social life, friends, and relationships can be overwhelming at times. I practice from a harm reduction holistic theoretical orientation. It combines person-centered (respect for autonomy) with systemic therapy (a critical look at culture and attachments). By identifying wants and needs, I can assist clients wi...
I am the founder of Destined Horizons, PLLC. We are a private practice of dedicated therapists. In a society where "everyday" life stressors and even trauma have become the norm we have always believed that there is a new horizon of awareness that awaits. With over 20 years of combined experience working with individuals and families, we have promoted change through providing therapy to a varie...
Feeling discouraged or stuck in unsatisfying patterns? Longing for a safe, secure connection in your most important relationships? Dealing with stress or anxiety in your life? Now, more than ever, I think we all are. You are welcome to bring whatever you are facing and we can work toward wholeness and healing together. With a foundation of Emotionally Focused Therapy, I love to work with couple...
I'm a firm believer that we were never intended to do life alone. I'm humbled and honored to come alongside of my clients during some of their most difficult times. Because, everyone has a story worth telling. But, so often shame, guilt or embarrassment, silences us. And, our stories go untold. Oftentimes, robbing us of living life abundantly. It is my desire to foster an environment where clie...
I would like to help you clarify your goals, identify obstacles to reaching those goals, and then work together collaboratively to determine the best method of navigating your life and relationships to achieve personal fulfillment. I believe that attitude and perception significantly impact how individuals deal with pain and conflict, and that exploring problematic areas from different...
