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
***Not accepting new clients*** Is there some change you are seeking in your life? While depression can keep us stuck in the past and anxiety can pull us into the future, it is possible to cultivate greater self compassion and to be more present. As human beings we are connected in that each of us experiences pain and suffering, and yet we are also capable of great joy, growth and resiliency....
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I am a provider with a commitment in providing patient centered quality care with the goal of assisting you in improving the quality of your life through medication management and counseling. Thirty years in health care I have provided care for a vast array of populations (Medical-Surgical Adult care, High-risk mothers, Intensive Care Nursery, Home Care ventilator dependent infants & children,...
I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have been working with individuals and families for over 29 years. Over the span on my career I have worked as a Bi-vocational professional as a Pastor and as a Counselor in the community. I have worked with many populations: Severe and Persistent Mentally Ill, Homeless, At Risk Youth, Adolescents, Foster Care Families, Abused Children,Sch...
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I have been working with children and families since 2004 and have developed the philosophy that therapy guides us through complicated emotions, helps us make sense of our experiences, and empowers us to make healthy choices for ourselves. Issues such as adoption, attachment, trauma, and disruptive behaviors are often frustrating for families but can be overcome with therapeutic support. Healin...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your life, or just life in general? Let's get together and talk. Whether you are adolescent who just doesn't "get" their parents or an adult in a series of life events that just have you depressed I can help. I've worked with families and teens for over 10 years and love to help resolve and calm folks I work with. No problem is so big that sharing it with another...
I have provided mental health services since 2004 and have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as: psychiatric hospitals, corrections facilities, residential treatment, and private practice. At my current private practice, I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for children, teens, and adults in the Charlotte area. My specializations include: individual issues...
With 20 years of experience in the field, I provide skills based healing in an emotionally safe space created w/genuine dedication to my work. As a trauma survivor, I understand the journey of integrating experiences in life while affirming healthy boundaries; thus creating vibrant living in the present w/ faith, validation & compassion. Clients will experience cultivating relationship with sel...
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I am a retired army chaplain and combat veteran, immigrant from Korea in 1989. I am an ordained minister of CRCNA. I am also a certified clinical chaplain and pastoral counselor, a board certified clinical supervisor for LMFT interns and associates in KS, a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Kansas, and a certified Child Play therapist. My professional work and experiences in th...
My name is Nicole Bell. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist and owner of Synergos Counseling. I received a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling and a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Child Development from UW-Madison. I am frequently involved in the day to day operations at Synergos Counseling. We offer a variety of servic...
As a therapist, my goal is to help individuals resolve life's challenges by overcoming the hurdles and hurts and get back to a life that is not only satisfactory but victorious. I welcome individuals who are struggling and seeking to improve their circumstances. It is my hope that through providing a collaborative counseling environment that individuals can make the needed changes in life in or...
( English | español | עברית ) Being here gets you one step closer to a new you - empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Together we can find a better way dealing with challenges in...
