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
Welcome! My name is Pablo A. Kusak ("PK"), I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and I have a Masters in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University. I have served in multiple roles in the field of behavioral health since 2011 and my most recent role as a Licensed Associate Counselor has been the most rewarding. I founded and started this practice out of a desire to help individuals experience...
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with The Naperville Counseling Center. My clinical experience focus on working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with substance abuse, relationship issues, work-life balance, stress, anxiety, depression, mood management, cultural identity issues, life transitions, and self-esteem. I enjoy working with individuals from variou...
First, I just want to say that taking the first step to find a therapist is incredible. This is an exciting moment. Contacting a counselor can sometimes be a little intimidating (I know from experience!) but I want to reassure you that it is the start to an amazing journey. As your counselor I will be there to support you as you overcome challenges, change harmful habits or behaviors, and heal...
***Servicios en español. Evening hours available*** I graduated with a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, which means I have the skills to help you and your relationships. Learn the skills needed to resolve conflict within your relationship, to enhance your communication, and to strengthen your bond. I commend the courage you've demonstrated in these first steps towards change....
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RVCC is a multi-service community-based mental health agency serving the Pioneer Valley since 1953. RVCC offers counseling and medication management at offices located in Holyoke, Chicopee, Easthampton, and Springfield. RVCC also provides counseling in schools throughout Hampden and Hampshire Counties and on the campus of Springfield Technical Community College. Our team of caring professionals...
I am dedicated to helping clients grow and develop into their ideal self and have a strong commitment to tailoring therapy to meet the needs of the client, with the belief the most effective outcomes are a collaborative effort. My philosophy on the therapeutic process is client centered, lending itself to the incorporation of a variety of theoretical orientations with great flexibility in style...
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Hello! I am excited to meet you and help you along your journey! I work with kids as young as 6 using play therapy as well as adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns. You will feel welcomed when you come to the office and we will work as a team to meet your goals in therapy. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety and addictions and I am a licenced clinical social worker...
Presently accepting new clients and LPC's for clinical supervision. Being truly heard is a basic human need. I believe we all have the power within us to make positive changes; we just need a safe place to be vulnerable enough to discover that power. Counseling can be that safe place for you. If you are ready to experience an improved quality of life, more successful relationships, or if you ju...
I offer an in depth, diversity affirming approach to psychotherapy. I am passionate about providing clients with meaningful and effective services tailored to each person. My training, experience, and skill-set uniquely qualifies me to work within the intersections of addictions, attachment issues, traumatic experiences, and relationship issues. I engage with clients deeply to allow them to...
Greetings! We are passionate about helping clients identify personal struggles and work on ways to improve their daily life functioning. We have over 20 years of counseling experience assisting at-risk youth, college students and adults requiring behavioral health support. Additionally, we have extensive experience counseling justice involved individuals including those mandated to counseling b...
I have been gifted with the ability to cause others to get UNSTUCK. My philosophy is that our BREAKTHROUGH is on the other side of skills we do not know and/or apply. Through the provision of psychoeducation, supportive counseling and accountability; I have seen individuals change the trajectory of their lives in a matter of weeks. It can be done! No matter the domain that someone could be stuc...
Do you ever feel that your life is a glass filled to the brim with water, and that even the slightest movement could make you overflow? Are you struggling with worry, fear, sadness or loneliness? Maybe anger or jealousy that you cannot rationalize? Ever want to call in sick, stay in bed, maybe even quit your job just so you don't have to face the shame of letting others down? Our identities hav...
I am a licensed independent Social Worker specializing in individual, group, children, couples and family therapy. I maintain a private practice in Sumter, South Carolina and have over twenty years experience as a therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support, practical feedback and solution-based therapy to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I work with...
