Multicultural Therapists in El Cajon, CA
Mysty Higgins
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
El Cajon, CA 92021 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with emotions that you don't know what to do with? Are you stuck in thought processes that are unhelpful, yet you are not sure how to change them? Do you want to learn how to regulate emotion, reduce stress, improve relationships, improve communication, reduce unwanted emotion, and feel comfortable in your own body? These are just a few of the things that I work with clients on, and I can work with you as well. I believe we are all humans doing the best that we can, and sometimes the best thing we can do is ask for help.
Are you struggling with emotions that you don't know what to do with? Are you stuck in thought processes that are unhelpful, yet you are not sure how to change them? Do you want to learn how to regulate emotion, reduce stress, improve relationships, improve communication, reduce unwanted emotion, and feel comfortable in your own body? These are just a few of the things that I work with clients on, and I can work with you as well. I believe we are all humans doing the best that we can, and sometimes the best thing we can do is ask for help.
Working with children, teenagers, and young adults (age 18-24) has been a passion of mine. This time is full of possibilities which includes growth and conflict. My approach has worked well with teenagers who may not always know how to communicate these things effectively. With children, I enjoy partnering with parents and caregivers to provide insight and resources for success. In most cases, I work together with clients not only to maintain appropriate boundaries but also raise the bar on what can be done independently.
Working with children, teenagers, and young adults (age 18-24) has been a passion of mine. This time is full of possibilities which includes growth and conflict. My approach has worked well with teenagers who may not always know how to communicate these things effectively. With children, I enjoy partnering with parents and caregivers to provide insight and resources for success. In most cases, I work together with clients not only to maintain appropriate boundaries but also raise the bar on what can be done independently.
Imagine feeling in control of your life again and confident in yourself to leave your house and not worry about what others think about you. Imagine feeling able to manage your emotions enough to get through a whole day and not feel controlled by them. Imagine having your life back. It’s possible. One of the hardest things about finding a therapist is the concern about feeling judged for needing help. Know that my role is only in empowering you to remember what you are capable of, and I do so from a very supportive and nonjudgmental approach. Let's explore together what is blocking you from feeling able to fix this on your own.
Imagine feeling in control of your life again and confident in yourself to leave your house and not worry about what others think about you. Imagine feeling able to manage your emotions enough to get through a whole day and not feel controlled by them. Imagine having your life back. It’s possible. One of the hardest things about finding a therapist is the concern about feeling judged for needing help. Know that my role is only in empowering you to remember what you are capable of, and I do so from a very supportive and nonjudgmental approach. Let's explore together what is blocking you from feeling able to fix this on your own.
Live Inspired Child & Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92020 (Online Only)
Through a holistic approach including: Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, and Integrative Nutrition, I support clients in exploring their unique strengths and individual needs. I am a believer in the extraordinary healing powers of play! "The creation of something new is not powered by the intellect, but by the play instinct arising from inner necessity." ~ Carl Jung.
Through a holistic approach including: Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, and Integrative Nutrition, I support clients in exploring their unique strengths and individual needs. I am a believer in the extraordinary healing powers of play! "The creation of something new is not powered by the intellect, but by the play instinct arising from inner necessity." ~ Carl Jung.
Dr. Anselmo Brillon Jr
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LPCC, MFT
Verified Verified
El Cajon, CA 92022 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Anselmo. Do you struggle to maintain relationships? Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you need help managing your grief or PTSD?
Hello, I am Anselmo. Do you struggle to maintain relationships? Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you need help managing your grief or PTSD?
My goal in therapy is to help individuals live and behave in ways consistent with their personal values while developing psychological flexibility. I specialize in somatic therapy, helping individuals reconnect with their authentic selves from a mind, body, and spirit approach. I have many years of experience providing collegiate-level counseling services. I also specialize in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and complex trauma.
My goal in therapy is to help individuals live and behave in ways consistent with their personal values while developing psychological flexibility. I specialize in somatic therapy, helping individuals reconnect with their authentic selves from a mind, body, and spirit approach. I have many years of experience providing collegiate-level counseling services. I also specialize in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and complex trauma.
Hi, and thanks for visiting! My name is Bethany! I have an appreciation for culture, arts, music and outdoor activities! I can be described as easy-going and understanding. I believe that it is important to take the time needed to explore one's process for personal growth. We all need a break sometimes! Sometimes we need a break from work, others or even ourselves. My goal is to help support you on your path to well-being! I am able to support: Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Grief, Trauma, Personal/ Interpersonal processing, Couples, Caregivers and more.
Hi, and thanks for visiting! My name is Bethany! I have an appreciation for culture, arts, music and outdoor activities! I can be described as easy-going and understanding. I believe that it is important to take the time needed to explore one's process for personal growth. We all need a break sometimes! Sometimes we need a break from work, others or even ourselves. My goal is to help support you on your path to well-being! I am able to support: Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Grief, Trauma, Personal/ Interpersonal processing, Couples, Caregivers and more.
Does your self esteem need a boost? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you have a child struggling with their behavior, which may be affecting their learning or relationships? You may need some support for yourself, your primary relationship, or your family. Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. There is joy in the solving and you are already on your way.
Does your self esteem need a boost? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you have a child struggling with their behavior, which may be affecting their learning or relationships? You may need some support for yourself, your primary relationship, or your family. Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. There is joy in the solving and you are already on your way.
Hello, My name is Kathleen Funes. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about working alongside you to help create a pathway toward self-awareness, healing, joy, and fulfillment. I work from a relational, client-centered, and psychodynamic approach. I believe that one’s past provides a pathway for what they may be experiencing in the present. I believe that it is essential to have a trusting relationship in a safe and therapeutic space. My hope is for you to feel both heard and known during our time together.
Hello, My name is Kathleen Funes. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about working alongside you to help create a pathway toward self-awareness, healing, joy, and fulfillment. I work from a relational, client-centered, and psychodynamic approach. I believe that one’s past provides a pathway for what they may be experiencing in the present. I believe that it is essential to have a trusting relationship in a safe and therapeutic space. My hope is for you to feel both heard and known during our time together.
The population I generally provide services for struggle with the following issues and symptoms: depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues/conflicts, social/peer challenges, parenting difficulties, LGBTQ challenges, trauma, parent-child conflicts, behavioral problems, adjustment issues, mood disregulation, grief & loss. Most clients, like everyone in life, are looking for relief from difficult situations and troubling symptoms, a sense of comfort within their own skin. They have the desire towards alleviating their distress and looking for professional help.
The population I generally provide services for struggle with the following issues and symptoms: depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues/conflicts, social/peer challenges, parenting difficulties, LGBTQ challenges, trauma, parent-child conflicts, behavioral problems, adjustment issues, mood disregulation, grief & loss. Most clients, like everyone in life, are looking for relief from difficult situations and troubling symptoms, a sense of comfort within their own skin. They have the desire towards alleviating their distress and looking for professional help.
Donnamarie Elcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
El Cajon, CA 92020 (Online Only)
I have been on a life journey that will continue forever because we never stop creating a greater more powerful self. Why we would do that, it feels encapsulating to be struck in a BOX of epic proportions feeling there is no opening the door the best of you! The opening to knowledge can result in the gaining of creative strategies for coping skills, self-care, managing symptoms, workshops, groups, books, exercises, seminars, videos, podcasts, motivational interviewing, artwork, Mental Health is recognizing/acknowledging its existence in yourself, family, friends. and the coping mechanisms to assist with managing symptoms.
I have been on a life journey that will continue forever because we never stop creating a greater more powerful self. Why we would do that, it feels encapsulating to be struck in a BOX of epic proportions feeling there is no opening the door the best of you! The opening to knowledge can result in the gaining of creative strategies for coping skills, self-care, managing symptoms, workshops, groups, books, exercises, seminars, videos, podcasts, motivational interviewing, artwork, Mental Health is recognizing/acknowledging its existence in yourself, family, friends. and the coping mechanisms to assist with managing symptoms.
I'm Peter Shorts, LCSW practicing in California and on the Big Island in Kailua Kona and Pahoa. Therapy can be a journey of discovery, recovery, and healing as we seek to understand the context of life, constellation of relationships, and our internal emotional landscape. Uncovering our deeper needs being sought, and their imprint on our thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
I'm Peter Shorts, LCSW practicing in California and on the Big Island in Kailua Kona and Pahoa. Therapy can be a journey of discovery, recovery, and healing as we seek to understand the context of life, constellation of relationships, and our internal emotional landscape. Uncovering our deeper needs being sought, and their imprint on our thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Balanced Life Therapy Center, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92020
Just being human can be hard, and with all that is expected of us in this life, it can seem almost impossible at times. The external world can feel overwhelming and unsafe and our internal world can feel chaotic and just as unsafe. At the heart of any therapeutic approach is the attempt to find peace within so we can learn to be at peace with what is beyond our control. At Balanced Life Therapy Center, our clinicians are trained, each in their own preferred approach to healing, to support the inner world of their clients and help them get connected to the power they hold to move towards the life they desire.
Just being human can be hard, and with all that is expected of us in this life, it can seem almost impossible at times. The external world can feel overwhelming and unsafe and our internal world can feel chaotic and just as unsafe. At the heart of any therapeutic approach is the attempt to find peace within so we can learn to be at peace with what is beyond our control. At Balanced Life Therapy Center, our clinicians are trained, each in their own preferred approach to healing, to support the inner world of their clients and help them get connected to the power they hold to move towards the life they desire.
Hi there. My name is Joseph Kaspar, PsyD. While I am flexible in my approach, I try to help my clients experience relief as quickly as possible. I am also willing to "explore the depths" with you if you are interested. I am comfortable treating most mental health issues, but I also have experience working with several specialty populations, including chemical dependency issues, law enforcement/first responder issues, and personality issues (like borderline personality disorder). I generally work with adults (18 and older). I provide (and enjoy) both individual and couples therapy.
Hi there. My name is Joseph Kaspar, PsyD. While I am flexible in my approach, I try to help my clients experience relief as quickly as possible. I am also willing to "explore the depths" with you if you are interested. I am comfortable treating most mental health issues, but I also have experience working with several specialty populations, including chemical dependency issues, law enforcement/first responder issues, and personality issues (like borderline personality disorder). I generally work with adults (18 and older). I provide (and enjoy) both individual and couples therapy.
Maria Baldasseroni
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92020
Hello, my name is Maria Baldasseroni, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in the state of California. I see the journey taken in psychotherapy as one of the most important journeys one can take for self-discovery and sense of self-empowerment. I also firmly believe that the first step toward creating a healthy environment that nourishes healthy relationships starts with the ability to look within and create a safe space where to practice self-compassion and self-love.
Hello, my name is Maria Baldasseroni, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in the state of California. I see the journey taken in psychotherapy as one of the most important journeys one can take for self-discovery and sense of self-empowerment. I also firmly believe that the first step toward creating a healthy environment that nourishes healthy relationships starts with the ability to look within and create a safe space where to practice self-compassion and self-love.
Hello, grateful to have crossed paths- I'm Sonya Jesus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I am bilingual; one of my greatest passions is working with the Spanish-speaking community. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive, person-centered, and utilize a variety of treatment modalities to address your needs and provide helpful interventions to support you outside of our sessions.
Hello, grateful to have crossed paths- I'm Sonya Jesus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I am bilingual; one of my greatest passions is working with the Spanish-speaking community. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive, person-centered, and utilize a variety of treatment modalities to address your needs and provide helpful interventions to support you outside of our sessions.
Hi there, my name is Josephine Koger and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Ventura, California, and working statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds with a variety of presenting problems, ranging from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, psychological trauma, relationship difficulties, and phase of life issues. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Hi there, my name is Josephine Koger and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Ventura, California, and working statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds with a variety of presenting problems, ranging from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, psychological trauma, relationship difficulties, and phase of life issues. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Hi, my name is Cynthia Haynes, LMFT. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I provide telehealth services at this time using Zoom App. I mostly practice psychoanalysis with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with individuals ages 12 and up. I treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger management, and matrimonial challenges to name a few. Most clients enjoy my therapeutic approach and continue on with therapy even after the original challenges have been resolved. I love working with people and helping people. God has blessed with a beautiful talent.
Hi, my name is Cynthia Haynes, LMFT. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I provide telehealth services at this time using Zoom App. I mostly practice psychoanalysis with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with individuals ages 12 and up. I treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger management, and matrimonial challenges to name a few. Most clients enjoy my therapeutic approach and continue on with therapy even after the original challenges have been resolved. I love working with people and helping people. God has blessed with a beautiful talent.
Hello, my name is Keegan Starr, and I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor (LPCC14938) with a master's in clinical Mental Health Counseling. Thank you for taking the time to view my information. I consider counseling others a tremendous privilege. I offer youth, teen, individual, couples, and family counseling; parenting classes and mental health groups; and court mandated DVRP groups, counseling and reunification counseling. I always try to create and calm, empathetic and safe environment that allows clients to freely and honestly explore what they are going through.
Hello, my name is Keegan Starr, and I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor (LPCC14938) with a master's in clinical Mental Health Counseling. Thank you for taking the time to view my information. I consider counseling others a tremendous privilege. I offer youth, teen, individual, couples, and family counseling; parenting classes and mental health groups; and court mandated DVRP groups, counseling and reunification counseling. I always try to create and calm, empathetic and safe environment that allows clients to freely and honestly explore what they are going through.
My name is Veronica Arellano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, and intimate partner violence using a trauma informed approach. I have found that this approach works well with adults who have unresolved traumas that sometimes present themselves when the person is under stress, and or when they encounter new life transitions, and challenges. I can help guide you to get through them.
My name is Veronica Arellano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, and intimate partner violence using a trauma informed approach. I have found that this approach works well with adults who have unresolved traumas that sometimes present themselves when the person is under stress, and or when they encounter new life transitions, and challenges. I can help guide you to get through them.
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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.