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 provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families. Treatment is individualized to clients' specific needs and I help to empower clients seeking to move forward, to achieve their wellness goals through a process of reflection and reasoning. I take a multicultural approach to treatment that considers racial and ethnic diversity as well as diversity in spirituality. I believe...
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose approach to therapy is relational, collaborative, strengths-based and somatically oriented. My goal when working with clients is to co-create a safe space where a relationship of trust and openness can be established and clients can feel valued and seen. I believe that in a safe and supportive environment, vulnerability can be transformational. I am...
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I graduated with my bachelor degrees from Stony Brook University as Valedictorian for both Psychology and Sociology. I went on to receive my Graduate Degree in Social Services with honors from Stony Brook University. After graduation, I sat for my licensing exam and earned my Social Work License. I worked to help others through the difficult processes associated with various ailments; such as M...
My license qualification is a Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently, in my private practice, I work with individuals, children, and adolescents, and administer psychotherapy for couples and families. Diagnosis of ADHD for all populations utilizing Test of Variables of Attention (T.O.V.A.), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, PE, Behavioral Modificati...
I hold over 25 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. After earning my master's degree in Counseling at San Francisco State University, I accepted a position with Family Service Agency of San Francisco, then with the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Services. In this position, I helped to create t...
Hi, it is so nice to meet you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Bachelor's Degree from Rowan University in Psychology and a Master's Degree from Rutgers University in Clinical Social Work. I take a modern approach to talk therapy and believe that most problems can be worked through by talking it out together. I am skilled in psychoanalytic counseling and the humanistic...
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My intention as a holistic therapist is to help facilitate what I believe our purpose here is on earth, which is to become the best versions of ourselves. I help you process and work through traumas, toxic relationships, addictions, and/or poor coping skills that prevent you from becoming your best self. I use a combination of treatment modalities to custom fit your needs. I utilize person...
Searching for a counselor who is connected to real life concerns? Then look no further...I am considered a Functional Mental Health counselor who looks for underlying causes of a dysfunction instead of just offering a band-aid, such as a Prescription! I use a holistic approach to all aspects of your health, whether physical, emotional or spiritual issues. Together we will set goals to get you...
I am dedicated to working with individuals who are are seeking support, understanding, and new strategies for healing. My expertise is working with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the military, substance abuse, crisis and low self-esteem, women's issues, and co-occurring mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. My specialty is assisting clients to h...
