Multicultural Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA
I use a multicultural trauma-informed lens approach.
I continue to feel humbled by the power of therapy. Therapy will heal your pain. But it will not just relieve your suffering, a strong client-therapist fit will allow you to bear witness to the strength that comes from the courage of confronting the vulnerability within ourselves. Looking for a therapist should feel like buying a car- it needs to feel right, cost right and look right. Because that feeling of trust and safety is crucial to creating a space of brutal honesty as you begin to identify and explore your conscious and unconscious obstacles to equip yourself with the emotional tools and healing you seek.
I use a multicultural trauma-informed lens approach.
I continue to feel humbled by the power of therapy. Therapy will heal your pain. But it will not just relieve your suffering, a strong client-therapist fit will allow you to bear witness to the strength that comes from the courage of confronting the vulnerability within ourselves. Looking for a therapist should feel like buying a car- it needs to feel right, cost right and look right. Because that feeling of trust and safety is crucial to creating a space of brutal honesty as you begin to identify and explore your conscious and unconscious obstacles to equip yourself with the emotional tools and healing you seek.
Aishwarya Subramanian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Antioch, CA 94509 (Online Only)
As human beings, we may desire freedom, fulfillment, or meaning in our lives. But sometimes, the mind can trap us in its false narratives. I work with multicultural expats, global nomads, & children of immigrants struggling to find their place and sense of belonging in the world, artists/creatives of color grappling with creators’ block and self-doubt, and South Asian teens & adults in the diaspora interested in exploring how perfectionism, unrealistic societal/familial expectations, and cultural heritage (including religion, spirituality, sexuality, caste, class, race) impact their emotional well-being and who they are as people.
As human beings, we may desire freedom, fulfillment, or meaning in our lives. But sometimes, the mind can trap us in its false narratives. I work with multicultural expats, global nomads, & children of immigrants struggling to find their place and sense of belonging in the world, artists/creatives of color grappling with creators’ block and self-doubt, and South Asian teens & adults in the diaspora interested in exploring how perfectionism, unrealistic societal/familial expectations, and cultural heritage (including religion, spirituality, sexuality, caste, class, race) impact their emotional well-being and who they are as people.
Queen Adu-Poku At Royal Emotional Care Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Antioch, CA 94509
We provide help for stress, depression, anxiety, relational problems, PTSD, (trauma), crisis intervention, multicultural couples work, and treatment for issues related to high risk pregnancies.
Are you in need of support, empathy, understanding, patience, and the need to make changes? Life is so uncertain with so many struggles, difficulties and pain. Life is also full of opportunity, beauty, joy and love. Sometimes help is needed to develop coping skills to deal with life's challenges and to embrace your place of peace. Every individual is unique and has the power of choice. Finding the balance between the duality of life is worth the time and effort to enjoy an inner peace. If you are looking for help to find your balance in life and making positive choices, please contact us at Royal Emotional Care
We provide help for stress, depression, anxiety, relational problems, PTSD, (trauma), crisis intervention, multicultural couples work, and treatment for issues related to high risk pregnancies.
Are you in need of support, empathy, understanding, patience, and the need to make changes? Life is so uncertain with so many struggles, difficulties and pain. Life is also full of opportunity, beauty, joy and love. Sometimes help is needed to develop coping skills to deal with life's challenges and to embrace your place of peace. Every individual is unique and has the power of choice. Finding the balance between the duality of life is worth the time and effort to enjoy an inner peace. If you are looking for help to find your balance in life and making positive choices, please contact us at Royal Emotional Care
Moushumi Sen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Moushumi Sen, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Do you feel like you don't belong and no one gets it? Feeling stuck with thoughts that get overwhelming in your life? If any of this resonates with you, keep reading. Generational trauma can have significant impact on you. My specialty is around supporting BIPOC adults and professionals seeking compassion and from someone who gets it. Growing up as an Indian immigrant in the vibrant, multicultural San Francisco Bay Area, I understand the journey of navigating multiple cultures firsthand and the stress involved with the balancing act. I offer a free 15 minute consultation call to see if we are a good fit.
Do you feel like you don't belong and no one gets it? Feeling stuck with thoughts that get overwhelming in your life? If any of this resonates with you, keep reading. Generational trauma can have significant impact on you. My specialty is around supporting BIPOC adults and professionals seeking compassion and from someone who gets it. Growing up as an Indian immigrant in the vibrant, multicultural San Francisco Bay Area, I understand the journey of navigating multiple cultures firsthand and the stress involved with the balancing act. I offer a free 15 minute consultation call to see if we are a good fit.
Gabriella Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Waitlist for new clients
I provide evidenced based treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with complex mood and anxiety issues, OCD, Trichotillomania, skin picking, trauma, ADHD, social anxiety, and psychosis. My expertise involves providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), social skills building, self esteem & self confidence building, multicultural therapy for minoritized youth, CBT for trauma, and parenting education. I also provide support, education, and consultation to parents of people living with severe and chronic mental illness like schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar disorders.
I provide evidenced based treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with complex mood and anxiety issues, OCD, Trichotillomania, skin picking, trauma, ADHD, social anxiety, and psychosis. My expertise involves providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), social skills building, self esteem & self confidence building, multicultural therapy for minoritized youth, CBT for trauma, and parenting education. I also provide support, education, and consultation to parents of people living with severe and chronic mental illness like schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar disorders.
Connie Hwang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Coming from a bicultural background, I believe in providing therapy that honors multicultural perspectives and diversity.
Do you take care of everyone and everything around you and still feel empty inside? Are you always striving for perfection but never feel good enough? Does your perception of yourself negatively impact your work or your relationships? I can help break unhealthy patterns and we will work collaboratively to discover the best version of yourself.
Coming from a bicultural background, I believe in providing therapy that honors multicultural perspectives and diversity.
Do you take care of everyone and everything around you and still feel empty inside? Are you always striving for perfection but never feel good enough? Does your perception of yourself negatively impact your work or your relationships? I can help break unhealthy patterns and we will work collaboratively to discover the best version of yourself.
I specialize in trauma and couples therapy and have over 18 years of experience working with multicultural populations.
I am a respectful, open-minded, and compassionate mind/body psychotherapist who assists clients to find practical solutions to life challenges. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a somatic therapy that enables people to heal from trauma and emotional distress. I am also certified in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), which addresses distress in couples and helps them to create a secure bond; and in the Hakomi Method, which studies how we organize internal experience. I am also trained in and Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy .
I specialize in trauma and couples therapy and have over 18 years of experience working with multicultural populations.
I am a respectful, open-minded, and compassionate mind/body psychotherapist who assists clients to find practical solutions to life challenges. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a somatic therapy that enables people to heal from trauma and emotional distress. I am also certified in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), which addresses distress in couples and helps them to create a secure bond; and in the Hakomi Method, which studies how we organize internal experience. I am also trained in and Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy .
Dr. Rosemary Puerto
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
As a cis-het, multicultural (Latina/Filipina/American), woman with a background in community/social justice work, I provide an interactive, "practice-what-you-preach" approach to treatment that is tailored to your individual needs, strengths, and goals, incorporating culturally competent, trauma-informed, and gender-affirming care.
Thank you for taking the first step towards improving your mental health! Finding a provider who is an appropriate fit for you can feel overwhelming, so I want to acknowledge your effort at this moment. As a Bay Area, California native, I have a unique background in working with folks of different backgrounds, and particularly have a passion working with BIPOC (Black/Indigenous People of Color) individuals. I also consider myself an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and have extensive experience proudly serving those community members as well.
As a cis-het, multicultural (Latina/Filipina/American), woman with a background in community/social justice work, I provide an interactive, "practice-what-you-preach" approach to treatment that is tailored to your individual needs, strengths, and goals, incorporating culturally competent, trauma-informed, and gender-affirming care.
Thank you for taking the first step towards improving your mental health! Finding a provider who is an appropriate fit for you can feel overwhelming, so I want to acknowledge your effort at this moment. As a Bay Area, California native, I have a unique background in working with folks of different backgrounds, and particularly have a passion working with BIPOC (Black/Indigenous People of Color) individuals. I also consider myself an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and have extensive experience proudly serving those community members as well.
Dr. Krystal S Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (Online Only)
Life can be rough sometimes, and it’s so easy to feel stuck, wondering where you’re headed. My goal is to help you find new perspectives and new ways of looking at any situation so that you can approach life with confidence and authenticity. Along with bringing a multicultural perspective to therapy as a therapist of color, I utilize an integrative approach of Narrative, Interpersonal, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and other modalities that fit your unique life journey.
Life can be rough sometimes, and it’s so easy to feel stuck, wondering where you’re headed. My goal is to help you find new perspectives and new ways of looking at any situation so that you can approach life with confidence and authenticity. Along with bringing a multicultural perspective to therapy as a therapist of color, I utilize an integrative approach of Narrative, Interpersonal, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and other modalities that fit your unique life journey.
After graduating, I received years of training experience working with death and dying, multicultural issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, sexual abuse, and meditation.
It is my belief that we are all experts in our own lives and personal experiences. My role as Marriage Family Therapist is to work collaboratively with my clients to find solutions that work for them as an individual. I provide initial assessments and brief individual psychotherapy. I am bi-lingual Spanish speaking, and I hold a BA in Anthropology and Latin American Studies from UCSC. I graduated with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology.
After graduating, I received years of training experience working with death and dying, multicultural issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, sexual abuse, and meditation.
It is my belief that we are all experts in our own lives and personal experiences. My role as Marriage Family Therapist is to work collaboratively with my clients to find solutions that work for them as an individual. I provide initial assessments and brief individual psychotherapy. I am bi-lingual Spanish speaking, and I hold a BA in Anthropology and Latin American Studies from UCSC. I graduated with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology.
Dr. Krystal S Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Life can be rough sometimes, and it’s so easy to feel stuck, wondering where you’re headed. My goal is to help you find new perspectives and new ways of looking at any situation so that you can approach life with confidence and authenticity. Along with bringing a multicultural perspective to therapy as a therapist of color, I utilize an integrative approach of Narrative, Interpersonal, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and other modalities that fit your unique life journey.
Life can be rough sometimes, and it’s so easy to feel stuck, wondering where you’re headed. My goal is to help you find new perspectives and new ways of looking at any situation so that you can approach life with confidence and authenticity. Along with bringing a multicultural perspective to therapy as a therapist of color, I utilize an integrative approach of Narrative, Interpersonal, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and other modalities that fit your unique life journey.
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I also specialize in childhood trauma, attachment issues, and multicultural issues.
Are you experiencing relationship issues with your partner or family members? I’m passionate about helping people have healthier relationships within themselves and with others. I work with couples and families who are stuck in conflict, seeking better communication, healing from past wounds, bridging cultural gaps, or adjusting to life transitions. I also provide individual therapy to support those affected by relational issues. We can work on managing anxiety, processing trauma, overcoming people-pleasing habits, improving emotional regulation, working through codependency, and embarking on a journey of healing and well-being.
I also specialize in childhood trauma, attachment issues, and multicultural issues.
Are you experiencing relationship issues with your partner or family members? I’m passionate about helping people have healthier relationships within themselves and with others. I work with couples and families who are stuck in conflict, seeking better communication, healing from past wounds, bridging cultural gaps, or adjusting to life transitions. I also provide individual therapy to support those affected by relational issues. We can work on managing anxiety, processing trauma, overcoming people-pleasing habits, improving emotional regulation, working through codependency, and embarking on a journey of healing and well-being.
Melanie Maddox
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR, BSP
Verified Verified
El Cerrito, CA 94530
I also specialize in multicultural issues and relationship/family dynamics.
Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.
I also specialize in multicultural issues and relationship/family dynamics.
Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.
Caroline Leon Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549 (Online Only)
I offer a strength based, psychodynamic, and multicultural approach aimed at building self-efficacy and resiliency.
Self-discovery is a unique journey that we all take. Our experiences, intersectional identities and environments are constantly shaping who we are. This can be an exciting and challenging time in which we tend to engage in a reflective process as various questions arise. “Will I fit in here?” “Who is there to turn to for guidance?” “What does this experience mean for me?” Individual, couple and family therapy can be an integral part of working through challenges, all of which I fully embrace on the therapeutic journey.
I offer a strength based, psychodynamic, and multicultural approach aimed at building self-efficacy and resiliency.
Self-discovery is a unique journey that we all take. Our experiences, intersectional identities and environments are constantly shaping who we are. This can be an exciting and challenging time in which we tend to engage in a reflective process as various questions arise. “Will I fit in here?” “Who is there to turn to for guidance?” “What does this experience mean for me?” Individual, couple and family therapy can be an integral part of working through challenges, all of which I fully embrace on the therapeutic journey.
I also specialize in multicultural issues and intergenerational trauma.
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, ADHD, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying possible patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
I also specialize in multicultural issues and intergenerational trauma.
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, ADHD, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying possible patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
Erika Liu-Culpin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rodeo, CA 94572 (Online Only)
I grew up in a multicultural household & have experience working in a hospital, non-profit organization, and school-based setting.
I conduct therapy through the lens of a Humanistic Approach & am client-centered based. In session you can expect to be challenged, empowered & learn about yourself as well as the relationships in your life. I will help you identify the ways in which you are living on autopilot & will allow you to explore negative patterns you may be stuck living in. I will hold you accountable to track unhealthy behaviors, set clear boundaries, help break generational trauma & find what coping strategies work for you. My goal is to bring authenticity, support & non-judgment while helping you find the strength to navigate through life challenges.
I grew up in a multicultural household & have experience working in a hospital, non-profit organization, and school-based setting.
I conduct therapy through the lens of a Humanistic Approach & am client-centered based. In session you can expect to be challenged, empowered & learn about yourself as well as the relationships in your life. I will help you identify the ways in which you are living on autopilot & will allow you to explore negative patterns you may be stuck living in. I will hold you accountable to track unhealthy behaviors, set clear boundaries, help break generational trauma & find what coping strategies work for you. My goal is to bring authenticity, support & non-judgment while helping you find the strength to navigate through life challenges.
My name is Angela Riggio and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I believe in providing a safe space for people of all backgrounds to be able to open up and find the support they are needing when facing challenging situations. I have years of experience working in the areas of anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and relational issues. I like to provide and use techniques from a variety of theorists and focus on cognitive and solutions-focused techniques to be able to assist my clients in improving their quality of life.
My name is Angela Riggio and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I believe in providing a safe space for people of all backgrounds to be able to open up and find the support they are needing when facing challenging situations. I have years of experience working in the areas of anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and relational issues. I like to provide and use techniques from a variety of theorists and focus on cognitive and solutions-focused techniques to be able to assist my clients in improving their quality of life.
As a psychologist, I value learning about your story and the contexts that impact it, such as your cultural identities, your values, and your goals. My therapeutic interventions are aimed at meeting you where you are at in your journey. I find this approach helpful for individuals in transitionary stages in life whether it be related to school, work, their relationships, or exploring their identity. I love asking questions that increase insight into your life and enjoy sitting with you as we explore together. If you are looking for a therapist that brings warmth, compassion, and some light humor in their work, we may fit together!
As a psychologist, I value learning about your story and the contexts that impact it, such as your cultural identities, your values, and your goals. My therapeutic interventions are aimed at meeting you where you are at in your journey. I find this approach helpful for individuals in transitionary stages in life whether it be related to school, work, their relationships, or exploring their identity. I love asking questions that increase insight into your life and enjoy sitting with you as we explore together. If you are looking for a therapist that brings warmth, compassion, and some light humor in their work, we may fit together!
Louise Strudwick Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdM, LMFT
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in the same rut? I can help by guiding you to change just one thing so you can move forward with your life. I am caring and compassionate, but firm when you need me to be firm. I will use a variety of techniques and modalities. I am very partial to meditation, mainly because it works! I like to form a partnership with my clients so we can work towards a shared goal.
Are you feeling stuck in the same rut? I can help by guiding you to change just one thing so you can move forward with your life. I am caring and compassionate, but firm when you need me to be firm. I will use a variety of techniques and modalities. I am very partial to meditation, mainly because it works! I like to form a partnership with my clients so we can work towards a shared goal.
Melissa Ulrich-Strombeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (Online Only)
I practice with the belief that therapy can be a rich and vital exploration into understanding the deepest parts of ourselves: the parts we cherish as well as the parts we want to change. We all have unconscious patterns that can get in the way of living the life we want to lead. These patterns can manifest as anxiety, depression, phobias, physical illness or pain, addiction, even rage. These symptoms can affect relationships, work, self esteem, creativity, and sexuality. Change is possible when these patterns can be expressed and understood in an open, and accepting space. I specialize in providing that space.
I practice with the belief that therapy can be a rich and vital exploration into understanding the deepest parts of ourselves: the parts we cherish as well as the parts we want to change. We all have unconscious patterns that can get in the way of living the life we want to lead. These patterns can manifest as anxiety, depression, phobias, physical illness or pain, addiction, even rage. These symptoms can affect relationships, work, self esteem, creativity, and sexuality. Change is possible when these patterns can be expressed and understood in an open, and accepting space. I specialize in providing that space.
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Multicultural Therapists
What type of therapy is multicultural therapy?
Multicultural therapy is not tied to any specific therapy; rather, it is an overarching approach to therapy that aims to acknowledge and address the influence that factors like race, gender identity, and cultural background can have on someone’s life. Multicultural approaches can be applied to CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and others, and can be practiced with individuals, couples, families, or groups.
What can I expect from multicultural therapy?
Multicultural counseling should be tailored to the client’s unique identity and cultural needs. Such approaches often prioritize the building of trust so that the client feels comfortable exploring various aspects of their identity and any challenges caused by mismatches between their identity and the dominant culture. Beyond that, the format and timeline of therapy will be heavily influenced by the therapist’s preferred therapy approach and the specific problems for which the client sought therapy.
Can multicultural therapy help treat trauma?
Yes. Cultural factors such as racial background, gender identity and or sexuality, and immigration or refugee status can influence both whether someone experiences trauma and how they cope afterward. Multicultural approaches to trauma-informed care will be aware of these influences, helping the client recognize how their response to trauma may be shaped by their cultural background and identify coping mechanisms that take their identity into account.
What are the benefits of seeing a multicultural therapist?
Members of minority groups who seek therapy are sometimes frustrated by providers who don’t understand their cultural background or dismiss the ways in which race, gender, or other facets of their identity influence their lived experience. Seeing a multicultural therapist can help these clients feel seen, understood, and able to develop solutions to life challenges that take their upbringing, beliefs, and past experiences into account.