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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
Laura E. Rodriguez
Austin
Texas
Laura E. Rodriguez
Austin
Texas
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Amy Kathryn Craig
Anchorage
Alaska
Amy Kathryn Craig
Anchorage
Alaska
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I am a native New Yorker with a lot of experience working with people from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Deciding what to do about: a troubled child, aging/ailing loved one, workplace challenges, relationship issues, or personal struggles can be draining, complicated, and discouraging. My emergency room/crisis work history has given me special skills to help with sudden life changes as w...
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Jacquelyn M Georgen
Chicago
Illinois
Jacquelyn M Georgen
Chicago
Illinois
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Ana Lehrhaupt
Houston
Texas
Ana Lehrhaupt
Houston
Texas
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist. For 20 years, I have been helping individuals, couples and families with issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and adjustment. I understand the importance of identifying the underlying causes of symptoms to bring about lasting change and I am committed to helping my clients throughout the process while fostering a safe,...
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Amynta Hayenga
San Francisco
California
Amynta Hayenga
San Francisco
California
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Yuliya Leonova
New York
New York
Yuliya Leonova
New York
New York
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