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 strongly in the power of positive affirmations/positive psychology and the power of being able to make choices in our lives. I use an eclectic approach, client-centered, evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling techniques when helping my clients through their journey. My background has granted me the ability to work with diversity in clients and diverse communities. I enjoy worki...
Dear potential clients, I welcome you and I commend you for taking time to explore improving your wellbeing! It is a primary aspect of my expertise to help my clients manage difficult situations, work towards growth and development, achieve optimal emotional health, find balance, increase self-understanding, and maximize full potential. I collaborate closely with you to create an alliance that...
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/loss, substance abuse, and anger management....
I like to develop a treatment plan with the help of my client based on their individual goals and preferences with the guidance of what the current research shows is the best evidenced-based treatment for the presenting issue. In using a collaborative approach and working together we will be able to utilize your strengths to develop a treatment plan and goals that best fit your needs. I believe...
My approach to therapy is influenced heavily by my education and my experience and I focus on meeting the client where they are at, helping them to understand and use supports that they have around them and using both short and long terms goals. Making a decision to see a counselor and to come in for sessions can be a very difficult decision for clients, so I always want to make sure that they...
I bring 30+ years of experience working with a wide array of clients and issues. I provide in-depth on-going psychotherapy along with solution focused goal oriented work. I strive to create a safe, supportive space for my clients to explore what they want to work on. I believe being heard and understood are essential to healing. I am flexible in my approach and techniques to suit a client's nee...
I specialize in treating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and behavioral problems. When overwhelming experiences leave their mark, it can be hard to know where to turn for help. Memories, fears, distress, and frustration can take over, damaging our relationships, work life, and self-esteem. When our children are struggling with intense feelings, tantrums, or other behavioral...
I am honored to provide an affirming environment for people on their journey to growth and healing. In addition to providing services to individual adults and children, I provide family sessions. I come from a multicultural and bilingual background and I embrace the idea of family in all of the diverse ways it shows up in our lives. I earned a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevec...
Hi, My name is Hana and I am a licensed therapist and have experience working with children, teens and adults. Are you currently struggling with abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life stressors or a history of trauma? I can work with you by using evidenced based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR and other evidenced based practices. I will first...
Hayley Dodd is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with children, families, and adults in both private and non-profit sectors of the mental health field. She specializes in working with clients coping with trauma, issues of loss and change, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. She brings a background of expertise in using experiential somatic therapies and simpl...
*Not accepting any new clients at this time* I offer an Afrocentric view of psychotherapy coupled with honesty, humor and compassion. I believe in the potential to coexist with the events of past, while fueling towards the future. Bruised Not Broken Therapy was born from the lack of Afrocentric based psychotherapy that allowed people of color to embrace their journey of life through the context...
*Offer Telehealth video sessions! I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and work with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, grief, depression, relational and marital stress, blended families, family conflict, and other issues. I also offer both Brainspotting and EMDR. My areas of clinical focus are individual and relational trauma. I have received speciali...
( English | español ) I am a bilingual (English-Spanish) Resident in Counseling passionate about working with individuals, couples, children and adolescents as well families. I have over 9 years of experience working with at-risk populations in different settings e.g. In-home counseling, residential treatment facilities, school system and so on. As part of my work experience, I have provided...
*****7/1/20 CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****** OFFERING TELEHEALTH ONLY AT THIS TIME. There are times in all of our lives when we feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn next. I work with adults and older adolescents struggling with stress, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, illness, and loss. My intention is for us to work together to help you move forward wit...
I work with individuals who are suffering from depression, paralyzed by feelings of inadequacy and the daily barrage of to-dos. Continuing this downward spiral will only leave you feeling stuck, unable to get out of bed in the mornings. If this is you, you may feel incapable of getting better, but that is where I believe there’s hope to thrive. I want to work with you. I am a therapist who will...
