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 am currently not taking any new clients.** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for counseling adolescents, teens and adults who are experiencing challenges in their life related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjusting to life stressors. I have experience working with clients from various racial, ethnic and gender backgrounds to help identify their own strengths and...
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Kristen brings a sense of calm and genuine attention to each session; allowing you to feel welcomed and at ease. She ensures that your individual needs are cared for within a thoughtful and compassionate space where you will to be heard and understood. Together, you and Kristen will uncover and bolster your unique strengths that will empower you to both heal and thrive. With the acknowledgement...
**** We offer Telehealth and accept Medi-cal & Partnership*** I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Shasta County. I work with people of all ages and strive to create supportive and validating relationships while we explore and identify useful skills and understandings to achieve your therapy goals. My specialties include: depression, anxiety and panic disorder...
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**Accepting New Clients-Immediate Openings for video and tele-counseling** The corona-virus has swooped in and changed the landscape of our daily lives. If you are experiencing acute stress related to this, I will be providing short term counseling as needed for anxiety that arises out of the uncertainty we all are now facing. At the same time, if you struggle with anxiety, depression or more...
Skilled in counseling children, adolescents, adults and families impacted by legal involvement with DCF, probation, the Courts (including divorce, custody & visitation), criminal and civil proceedings, domestic violence and employment issues. Education and training in law & psychology, I see my role as a counselor to assist others in creating stability and/or healthy relationships with self and...
