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 believe that the relationship formed between therapist and client is at the core of therapy; it is my privilege to listen to my clients' experiences with respect and without judgment. I collaborate with my clients to help them trust their inner voice and construct narratives. People have a great ability for insight; oftentimes as a result of life's circumstances, insight resides inside the bo...
**All appointments will be held via telehealth/video session until further notice** Have you felt that despite your efforts you continue to feel anxious or unable to stop worrying? Perhaps you have unsuccessfully tried to make some changes and feel stuck? I believe that our thoughts directly influence our feelings and behaviors. Together, we can work to collaboratively identify your strengths t...
Perhaps you're going through a transition or quarter life crisis and trying to cope with hard things that have happened in your life. You have tried everything you can think of to try to feel better and it is just not working. Are you overwhelmed and feeling stuck? Does your mind race? Are anxiety and sadness causing you to lose sleep and feel unmotivated? You may be saying to yourself "somethi...
I have more than 20 years working in a variety of outpatient and inpatient mental health settings including private practice, psychiatric day programs, nursing home and inpatient hospital. I work with adults and adolescents with a wide variety of needs ranging from such topics as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/family stressors and caregiver challenges. We will work together...
You may be at a point in your life where the problems are easy to see but the solutions are hard to find. If so, we are ready to help. We can help you feel better, happier and clearer quickly. Our team of 14 highly skilled therapists have many years of experience assisting people when they just don't know where else to turn. We serve ages 5-105, for individual, couples or family counseling. We ...
Hi there! I'm so glad you clicked on my profile so that I can share my passion for the work that I do. LIVE Treatment is very special and so are the clients LIVE works with. Here's what sets us apart: 1. Our team of experts come to you. 2. Our wrap-around services cover all areas of well-being (from emotional to physical and the connections between the two). 3. Personalized and client-driven...
I work from a trauma-informed, systemic perspective, creating a safe supportive environment to allow for growth and change. I believe that clients have the power within to heal themselves but at times are blinded by past trauma and have difficulty accessing their own inner strength. I am here to help you access your own natural resources to navigate difficult times. I want to get you to your go...
**CURRENTLY FULL** I utilize an eclectic psychoanalytic and relational approach while employing a strong racial justice, feminist, and queer theory lens. I practice from a fat-lib, sex-positive, and intersectional feminist perspective. I believe that one's past informs how they interact with and experience the world. Healing takes place as one fosters empathy and consideration for their past an...
Anxiety. Life Transitions. Addiction Recovery. Grief and Loss. These are my specialties. The answers lie within you, and together we will help you uncover and connect with them. As your therapist, it is my privilege and honor to support your experience of healing and growth. I consider our work sacred. My approach is eclectic--dependent upon you, your presenting problem, and your symptoms--yet ...
I began practice in 2010 and since that time have had the opportunity to spend time with people from all walks of life. From practicing counseling in a penitentiary to the community, and a number of stops in between, I have had the chance see people through seemingly epic ups and downs on the path of getting back to feeling like themselves again. I am very aware of how challenging counseling ca...
Each person's journey in life is different and has its own unique challenges. These challenges can serve as opportunities for personal growth and positive change. I have a fervor for helping clients through emotional challenges and guiding them towards hope and a stronger sense of self. Through adequate support and effective interventions, the therapy process can facilitate much healing and...
Gay, lesbian and transgender men and women deserve a dedicated mental health professional. In my practice, I offer time-tested therapeutic techniques to overcome the emotional suffering of adults and teens with relationship problems, anxiety, stress, trauma, loss, depression, self-harm, phobias and addiction. My goal is sustained long-term improvement in individuals suffering from a wide variet...
For over 30 years, I have trained and counseled therapists, health professionals, individuals and couples to address healthy sexuality in an open and honest way. As a certified sex educator through AASECT, I bring a psycho-educational focus to work collaboratively with you to find your path to sexual health. You have the wisdom and knowledge of your sexual wants, desires and needs. I will help ...
Life can be both challenging and rewarding. I hope to help you get through the challenges so that you can reach a place of happiness, peace, and calm. We all deserve to get the most out of life that we can, so make this the start of your path of healing. I specialize in psychological assessments (Psychoeducational(learning disabilities, gifted, ADHD); Forensic; Immigration). I am also available...
Are you feeling down or overwhelmed? Maybe you need help in identifying appropriate life goals; developing effective coping skills; improving relationships; managing stress; or embracing life without stigma or shame? Unlike traditional delivery models which require you to be labeled with a diagnosis before treatment can begin, treatment can begin right away by expanding the assessment process a...
