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
It is uncomfortable to realize that, despite dedicated effort, your life is not on the trajectory that you hoped. You may feel maxed out, depleted, disconnected, and suffering the cumulative toll of stress, depression and anxiety. I can show you another way. You and I will work through solution-based therapy to address those feelings of depression and burnout, of being stuck and overwhelmed....
Chris Oborn relocated his family to the Uinta Basin in 2016, realizing the urgent need for more mental health and counseling services in our area. Chris is a “Clinical Mental Health Counselor” licensed by the State of Utah. His education includes the following degrees: “Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling” “Bachelor of Arts in Human Services” Chris is certified as a “Grief fr...
I recognize the vulnerability it takes to engage in therapy, and I feel that it is a privilege to be able to walk alongside someone and be a witness to their growth. I value the power of the therapeutic relationship and feel it lays the foundation for the work that is to be done in the therapy space. I am a HAES-aware practitioner and work to create a safe space for people in all bodies. I stri...
Hello and welcome! I have experience working with people with trauma, domestic violence, veterans' issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I like to begin by getting to know my client and their specific needs so that we can work together to identify the goals for therapy and devise a plan of action for treatment. I take an integrative person-centered approach to therapy with my clients. My...
I have the privilege of accompanying clients as they go through some of the most painful and some of the most joyous times of their lives. I see therapy as a journey that the client and therapist take together with the therapist playing the role of a traveling companion, guide, and interpreter. I have extensive experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults and families in the...
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My approach to therapy is collaborative and established in openness, trust, honesty and humor. I believe that our work is rooted in the relationship we build together and should build upon your strengths and uniqueness. It is a privilege for me to be invited to work with my clients as they go through challenges and transitions. I am very passionate about being able to provide a safe,...
***I am no longer taking new clients.*** My work is focused on providing relief and healing for any individuals who have experienced abuse, neglect, or psychological trauma like trafficking, sexual assault, death of a loved one, accidents, disasters, or racial/systemic oppression. Treatment can be intensive if that's helpful, and I am able to offer double sessions, and telehealth in between...
I am a Clinical Social Worker with experience and training in Integrated Behavioral Health, Early Childhood Development & Primary Care/Women's Health. I am certified as a Child/Family Therapist and Behavioral Health Consultant in Integrated Care, Pediatrics and Maternal and Child Health. I specialize in working with children of all ages and women suffering from postpartum depression/perinatal m...
I believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. My expertise is working with Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, and Couple’s issues. I graduated from CWRU and have received a variety of evidence-based trainings including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewi...
( English | español ) Hello, I'm Lydia Silva-Boschetti, I can assist you in your process of re-discovery, development and learning. Together we will find the solution to the situation that has made you seek for help. Hablo Español. I am a Mental Health Counselor, master and Trainer Coach in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Couple Therapist and I also practice Transpersonal Psychology. I work with...
Hello! Thanks for stopping by- I am currently only able to take clients for a waitlist to begin in/around September. Are you feeling like you are struggling to be the best version of yourself? Feeling stuck or hopeless, having family stress, life transition stress? I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling- even the most capable and healthy people can go through low or dark times whic...
I primarily practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based treatment rooted in the idea that many of our normal, common-sense attempts to change or eliminate unwanted thoughts and feelings actually increase our suffering, keep us stuck, and prevent us from fully living. I provide a safe and compassionate space in which to learn to respond to these difficult experiences in n...
I specialize in treating individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating, OCD, depression and anxiety. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic model, and I also have specific training in CBT and ERP to target OCD symptoms. My therapeutic style centers around cultivating a supportive therapeutic relationship to gain insight into other relationships in your life, including that which yo...
Therapy can be a wonderful opportunity to connect more deeply and genuinely with yourself in a way that translates to deeper connections with others in your life. It is also an opportunity to make changes in your life, get support during a difficult time, work on relationships with family, friends or romantic partners, or heal from a deep loss. I offer therapy which is collaborative, active and...
