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 there resides, in each of us, the need to be fully seen, fully heard, and fully loved. Developing our highest self requires we be present, mindful, and authentic—it means choosing to live life on purpose and with intention. Why is it so difficult to get there, and harder still to sustain? Many reasons: trauma, difficult families, messy relationships, ill-fitting careers, illness,...
I am a licensed MFT providing both short-term and long-term psychotherapy in private practice. My practice serves the greater Sacramento, California area where I offer online-based psychotherapy by video appointments. I use a structured but eclectic style in treatment and believe there is not a one-size-fits-all method that works for everyone. I believe people enter therapy at different stages ...
( English | español ) With Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees I am grounded in the values of human relationships, dignity and worth of the person, human and cultural diversity, social justice and advocacy, and community mental health. I am honored to offer goal oriented and person-centered therapy individualized your expressive nature . I enjoy working with clients who would like to...
A native Southern Californian, I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California. For over fifteen years, I worked with individuals, families, and children in public and therapeutic school settings. In my private practice, my emphasis is working with adults struggling with anxiety and depression. I also work with clients identifying as having the Highly Sensitive...
I work with teens and young adults. I accept referrals from college counseling centers seeking longer-term treatment for their students. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship & believe it’s the small things that create this alliance— you’ll notice how I remember those details you told me at our last meeting because what you say is important to me! Each person’s treatment is approached uniqu...
Sometimes it becomes challenging managing the ebb and flow of life and we become isolated, stressed and overwhelmed. Our past wounds always seem to sneak up on us when we least expect. Life transitions can be difficult in that they take much adjustment and effort. There is such a pressing need to invest in yourself and in the building of healthy relationships. You need to spark the parts of...
I have over 8 years of experience offering a compassionate, non-judgmental, broad perspective with an active, collaborative therapeutic style. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual's needs and includes psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy, family system theory as well as mindfulness and emotion-focused interventions. I received my M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from Warsa...
****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** Welcome! My name is Marisol L. Fregoso; I have been a practicing therapist for the last 7 years. Throughout my career I have gain experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, severe emotional crisis, behaviors and relationships. Changes and adaptations in our daily lives are...
I work with individuals ages 9 and up from all different backgrounds. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I take a trauma informed approach to the counseling process. I also welcome the opportunity to work with clients who seek assistance with issues other than trauma. It is my honor to walk with my clients on their journey of self-discovery, whether that means assisting them in...
I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, adults and couples. I use a solution focused, strengths based approach to help clients overcome depression, anxiety and family difficulties. My goal when hearing a person’s life story is to help them to find the positive vein flowing through it to harness momentum for the present and future. While I work wit...
I believe that everyone needs a space where their thoughts and feelings matter. I aim to make my office a place where people can explore what is on their mind without fear of judgment. I’m trained and experienced in EMDR and Internal Family Systems techniques, which are powerful approaches that help people to understand themselves and take what is beneficial from their experiences, while removi...
I aspire to create a space that is welcoming, safe and comfortable. My style is collaborative, introspective, and person-centered. Together, we will discover patterns in your life and thought processes that may be unproductive and challenge them using evidence-based practices. Together, we will work on maximizing your potential, productivity, and happiness in all areas of your life. Whether you...
I understand that anxiety, depression and stress are at an all time high due to COVID19. I want to make therapy more accessible to those in need so I am offering secure telehealth video sessions, through a secure site. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families struggling with stress, relational issues, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I place an emphasis on providing...
It takes courage to ask for help. When we meet, I will listen and try to understand as much as I can about you and your experience with curiosity, compassion and, when appropriate, a sense of humor. Our therapy session will include letting go of beliefs and energy that don’t serve you and nurturing the parts of you that need attention. I use my extensive training in trauma processing to help...
