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 have been working with children, youth, adults , and couples providing individual and family therapy for over 16 years in the states of California, Colorado and now in North Carolina. I have extensive experience in working with high risk clients with issues such as ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, abuse, mood disorder, grief and loss, anger management and the need for social skill building. I...
Hola, gracias por visitar mi perfil profesional. Mi nombres es Maria Nancy Martínez, llevo años de experiencia trabajando con parejas, familias, niños/as, jóvenes y adultos. Amo mi profesión porque me permite brindarte apoyo durante esos momentos de crisis en que más lo necesitas. Todos los seres humanos tenemos momentos en que necesitamos de ese apoyo profesional para mejorar nuestra relación ...
Most people come to therapy for one primary reason: to be heard. I believe that sharing your experience in a safe place and having someone listen - to really hear you - is the most healing thing about the therapeutic process. In the safe space we create together, I will hear you. I will allow you to say out loud anything and everything you’ve been afraid to say before. I will allow you to feel ...
I approach therapy as a human being holding space for you that is filled with empathy, warmth and genuineness. I work to maintain a balance between being supportive and challenging. My style is collaborative, active and inclusive of multicultural factors and I incorporate values of self-compassion, acceptance, empowerment, resilience and nonjudgmental awareness. Typically, the first session...
I became a therapist with the goal of helping my clients self actualize in order to lead healthier, serene and joy filled lives. My goal is not to keep you in therapy forever but instead give you the tools you need to be able to feel at peace and in love with your best life. I believe the relationship we have with ourselves and the filter we view the world through are key components that determ...
**Saturdays Only -Children experience emotional challenges that may impact their lives. Many of these experiences are normal and expected as they grow and mature. Some childhood experiences may turn out to be more serious and can have a serious impact on a child’s family relationships, school performances, and peer interactions. Children may experience excessive worry, feelings of hopelessness,...
I am an adoption, attachment, and trauma-competent therapist with FamilyWorks Together, a program of Adoptions Together. Children, teens and families face unique emotional and behavioral challenges that stem from adoption and trauma experiences. We serve all children, all parents, and all families with any issue that can occur within the context of a family. We used evidence-based assessments a...
I aim to help clients learn new skills to live their best lives through individualized counseling approaches. I have experiences working with couples and individuals facing sex-related issues, and am passionate about assisting others with intimacy and gender concerns. I am experienced about helping those who have experienced trauma overcome those experiences in order to thrive. I work with...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with experience treating various behavioral health challenges. I have worked extensively with trauma survivors and clients managing substance use disorders (SUDs). As many individuals with SUDs also struggle with co-occurring diagnoses, I have become knowledgeable in treating complex symptoms using various...
I believe there is a resiliency that lies within each and every one of us. That strength is what gets us through each situation – even when we thought, “There’s no way I am going to make it through.” However, there are times when things can become overwhelming, and we need someone to listen, and encourage us as we navigate through the difficult situations life throws at us. No matter what bring...
AllHealth Network provides mental health services and substance abuse services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families. These services include: assessment and treatment planning with one of our master’s-level or licensed therapists, counseling, group therapy and medication services. We also have an Intensive Outpatient Program in Littleton & Castle Rock for adults...
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community. Exploring experiences of gender expression and sexuality is a passion of mine and a concentration in my training. I have experience working with trans and gender fluid youth and their caregivers as well as adults. I also specialize in treating mood disorders (depression and anxiety), co-occuring disorders (mood disorders and substance abuse), a...
My goal as a counselor is to engage people in the process of making meaningful change. I believe this is achieved by understanding one’s own needs and by developing ways to meet these needs to create balance in life. This is possible when people are able to acknowledge the power of their choices and begin to use their voice as a means to overcome their unique challenges. I have worked with thos...
Are you ready to live with a greater sense of ease? Wanting to let go of patterns that no longer serve you and improve your relationship with yourself and others? Have you found that your anxiety, depression, or negative self-talk is holding you back from living the life you want? I believe that therapy can help. Using a foundation of authenticity and empathy to build a strong therapeutic...
I work with individuals, couples and families to provide support through relationship enrichment and repair, pre-marital/commitment therapy, couples counseling, divorce discernment/collaboration, sexual issues, trauma, self-worth, grief, addiction, abuse & illness. My work helps individuals and couples at any stage of life explore their strengths and vulnerabilities and create a plan for succes...
