Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Leimert Park, CA
Using EMDR and Integrative Body Psychotherapy, I help clients take charge of their lives, increase confidence, energy, and well-being. By focusing on the mind and body, clients are able to get to the root of their problems faster while achieving deeper, long-lasting success in their relationships and careers. Resourcing and grounding techniques help clients reduce stress, develop self-love and empathy, transform and achieve life goals. Beautiful outdoor garden setting. Scheduling is flexible, including evenings and weekends.
Using EMDR and Integrative Body Psychotherapy, I help clients take charge of their lives, increase confidence, energy, and well-being. By focusing on the mind and body, clients are able to get to the root of their problems faster while achieving deeper, long-lasting success in their relationships and careers. Resourcing and grounding techniques help clients reduce stress, develop self-love and empathy, transform and achieve life goals. Beautiful outdoor garden setting. Scheduling is flexible, including evenings and weekends.
Wendy Herrera Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leimert Park, CA 90008 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is that of a partner. I am your partner in sorting through programs, beliefs, and expectations that were imposed on you. I am passionate about helping you understand what no longer serves you and get to what is true to who you are and want to be. I believe all the answers are within you. I challenge you to look within, gain insight and connect with your true self to take control of your life.
My approach to therapy is that of a partner. I am your partner in sorting through programs, beliefs, and expectations that were imposed on you. I am passionate about helping you understand what no longer serves you and get to what is true to who you are and want to be. I believe all the answers are within you. I challenge you to look within, gain insight and connect with your true self to take control of your life.
Bipoc L.g.b.t.q.i.a. Plus Identifying Johanna Padilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leimert Park, CA 90008 (Online Only)
As a member of BIPOC & LGBTQIA2+, I specialize in supporting the healing of these communities as well as that of activists & health providers. Typical (non-exhaustive) client struggles: sexuality, acculturation stress, land back/indigenous sovereignty, racial trauma, reclaiming/redefining identity, 1st gen stressors, transgender stressors, life transitions, generational stressors/pressures, communication, non-conforming struggles, anxiety, intersectionality, situational depression, self-esteem, cultural dissonance, relationships (monogamous & CNM), kink/alternative lifestyles, self-advocacy, boundaries, and interpersonal issues.
As a member of BIPOC & LGBTQIA2+, I specialize in supporting the healing of these communities as well as that of activists & health providers. Typical (non-exhaustive) client struggles: sexuality, acculturation stress, land back/indigenous sovereignty, racial trauma, reclaiming/redefining identity, 1st gen stressors, transgender stressors, life transitions, generational stressors/pressures, communication, non-conforming struggles, anxiety, intersectionality, situational depression, self-esteem, cultural dissonance, relationships (monogamous & CNM), kink/alternative lifestyles, self-advocacy, boundaries, and interpersonal issues.
A Healing Start Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Leimert Park, CA 90008
A Healing Start Counseling is committed to helping individuals begin their journey toward a healthier, more self-compassionate version of themselves. Navigating feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression can become overwhelming and impact how you show up at work/school, in relationships and your daily life in general. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, creating a safe and trusting environment so that you feel fully seen and heard. Mindfulness practices are integrated into sessions to help you become aware of what you are truly feeling and help shift you from a negative state- emotions, thoughts, or physical pain.
A Healing Start Counseling is committed to helping individuals begin their journey toward a healthier, more self-compassionate version of themselves. Navigating feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression can become overwhelming and impact how you show up at work/school, in relationships and your daily life in general. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, creating a safe and trusting environment so that you feel fully seen and heard. Mindfulness practices are integrated into sessions to help you become aware of what you are truly feeling and help shift you from a negative state- emotions, thoughts, or physical pain.
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Pashtana Omar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90056 (Online Only)
As a Muslim Afghan American therapist, I possess more than 5 years of experience providing support to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. This includes working with underprivileged communities, minorities, and other vulnerable populations who require a culturally aware therapist. My expertise extends to assisting individuals, couples, and families dealing with various clinical conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, marital conflict, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD. In my practice, I prioritize evidence-based approaches and employ a culturally sensitive lens to truly understand each individual's unique needs.
As a Muslim Afghan American therapist, I possess more than 5 years of experience providing support to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. This includes working with underprivileged communities, minorities, and other vulnerable populations who require a culturally aware therapist. My expertise extends to assisting individuals, couples, and families dealing with various clinical conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, marital conflict, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD. In my practice, I prioritize evidence-based approaches and employ a culturally sensitive lens to truly understand each individual's unique needs.
Tiease Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90019 (Online Only)
I believe in providing a empathetic, culturally sensitive, and sex positive space while replacing unhelpful habits with healthier tools.
*Hi! I'm Accepting new clients online*. I specialize in treating people from underrepresented communities. This includes women, LGBTQI, People of Color, and more.
I believe in providing a empathetic, culturally sensitive, and sex positive space while replacing unhelpful habits with healthier tools.
*Hi! I'm Accepting new clients online*. I specialize in treating people from underrepresented communities. This includes women, LGBTQI, People of Color, and more.
Jeshurun Joseph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90008
I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you in achieving holistic emotional wellness through a culturally sensitive, client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-focused framework.
My client-centered approach to therapy places my clients at the forefront of their own healing journey as I guide and support each one of them. I believe that individuals are the experts of their lives and that my role is to provide a safe and nurturing space for growth. My goal is to assist in identifying strengths and inherent characteristics to fuel resiliency in each client. Clients are coached to understand that decisions made, relationships entered into, and responses to triggers are integral in the healing process by recognizing that trauma in its many forms impacts engagement in repetitive and/or negative behaviors.
I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you in achieving holistic emotional wellness through a culturally sensitive, client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-focused framework.
My client-centered approach to therapy places my clients at the forefront of their own healing journey as I guide and support each one of them. I believe that individuals are the experts of their lives and that my role is to provide a safe and nurturing space for growth. My goal is to assist in identifying strengths and inherent characteristics to fuel resiliency in each client. Clients are coached to understand that decisions made, relationships entered into, and responses to triggers are integral in the healing process by recognizing that trauma in its many forms impacts engagement in repetitive and/or negative behaviors.
Charlene Terry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Baldwin Hills, CA 90008 (Online Only)
I use a holistic, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach, centered on your individual needs.
Feeling like you must always be the strong one is exhausting! You're sick and tired of being the "go-to" person who has no one to "go-to." When burdened with solving everyone's problems, it's tough to accept that you, too, need support. You associate rest with being weak and unproductive, forcing you to soldier on despite the toll. Anxiety and a nagging internal voice is running the show. You want peace, but chronic stress is disrupting your nervous system. Years spent operating in survival mode has your body sounding an alarm and even though you recognize the need for boundaries, setting them leads to feeling alone and dejected.
I use a holistic, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach, centered on your individual needs.
Feeling like you must always be the strong one is exhausting! You're sick and tired of being the "go-to" person who has no one to "go-to." When burdened with solving everyone's problems, it's tough to accept that you, too, need support. You associate rest with being weak and unproductive, forcing you to soldier on despite the toll. Anxiety and a nagging internal voice is running the show. You want peace, but chronic stress is disrupting your nervous system. Years spent operating in survival mode has your body sounding an alarm and even though you recognize the need for boundaries, setting them leads to feeling alone and dejected.
TRY Family Counseling, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90019 (Online Only)
I specialize in being culturally sensitive, working with parent-child relational concerns, building healthy relationships and communication patterns, life transitions, identifying triggers and solutions, trauma, depression, anxiety, attention deficit and inattention, communication barriers or concerns within the family system, self-esteem, and more.
Are you feeling drained, anxious, or depressed? Are you tired of not feeling like yourself and not sure how you’ve gotten to this place in your life? Are you concerned about yourself, child or loved one and need support or direction? TRY Family Counseling, Inc is here to help. I enjoy working as a team in therapy, as I believe that when all parties are working together as a support system, it creates effective change. One of my goals is to help each person share their story, walk their individual path and have a voice, without judgement. I work with children, teens, adults and parents of all cultural backgrounds. Let's consult soon.
I specialize in being culturally sensitive, working with parent-child relational concerns, building healthy relationships and communication patterns, life transitions, identifying triggers and solutions, trauma, depression, anxiety, attention deficit and inattention, communication barriers or concerns within the family system, self-esteem, and more.
Are you feeling drained, anxious, or depressed? Are you tired of not feeling like yourself and not sure how you’ve gotten to this place in your life? Are you concerned about yourself, child or loved one and need support or direction? TRY Family Counseling, Inc is here to help. I enjoy working as a team in therapy, as I believe that when all parties are working together as a support system, it creates effective change. One of my goals is to help each person share their story, walk their individual path and have a voice, without judgement. I work with children, teens, adults and parents of all cultural backgrounds. Let's consult soon.
Frances Chinchilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90016 (Online Only)
I have over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. As a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapist, I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities to best meet the needs of my clients. I am Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Problem-Solving Treatment, I am adept at employing evidence-based techniques to foster healing and growth. Additionally, my approach incorporates narrative and psychodynamic interventions, allowing for a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of each individual's unique journey.
I have over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. As a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapist, I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities to best meet the needs of my clients. I am Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Problem-Solving Treatment, I am adept at employing evidence-based techniques to foster healing and growth. Additionally, my approach incorporates narrative and psychodynamic interventions, allowing for a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of each individual's unique journey.
You may not know what exactly needs to shift, but your circumstances are a call to deeper exploration...to deconstruct the things in your life that aren't working for you and begin living life on your own terms. We'll find out how you got here and develop a path forward. Together, we’ll work to reclaim a sense of authenticity, purpose, and empowerment.
You may not know what exactly needs to shift, but your circumstances are a call to deeper exploration...to deconstruct the things in your life that aren't working for you and begin living life on your own terms. We'll find out how you got here and develop a path forward. Together, we’ll work to reclaim a sense of authenticity, purpose, and empowerment.
Allison Marx
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90043
Looking for a therapist who understands queer & trans issues, poly/ENM relationships, and the kink/BDSM community? Living your life authentically can be beautiful, messy, and complicated. Coming out or discovering new facets of your gender or sexuality can be both thrilling and confusing. Opening up your relationship might be something you’ve always fantasized about, but the reality can bring up unexpected emotions. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, down, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Looking for a therapist who understands queer & trans issues, poly/ENM relationships, and the kink/BDSM community? Living your life authentically can be beautiful, messy, and complicated. Coming out or discovering new facets of your gender or sexuality can be both thrilling and confusing. Opening up your relationship might be something you’ve always fantasized about, but the reality can bring up unexpected emotions. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, down, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
I specialize in Child and Adolescent therapy, as well as Individual, and Family therapy. My focus is to assist with personal growth and address concerns such as loss and grief, anxiety, and depression. I take pride in providing a safe and nurturing environment where individuals who identify as QTPOC, POC, and/or LGBTQ, feel seen and heard where the focus is on their healing and success. My goal is to help one discover resiliency and begin the journey to healing and overcoming barriers. Through empowerment and support I want to help you discover what is best for you, being your true and authentic self.
I specialize in Child and Adolescent therapy, as well as Individual, and Family therapy. My focus is to assist with personal growth and address concerns such as loss and grief, anxiety, and depression. I take pride in providing a safe and nurturing environment where individuals who identify as QTPOC, POC, and/or LGBTQ, feel seen and heard where the focus is on their healing and success. My goal is to help one discover resiliency and begin the journey to healing and overcoming barriers. Through empowerment and support I want to help you discover what is best for you, being your true and authentic self.
Bonita Russell, LMFT Encouraged Soul Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
View Park, CA 90043
FREE Consultation! Accepting NEW Clients! Offering Virtual Therapy to Clients Across the State of California. Are you stressed from comparing yourself to others or striving to be the "perfect mom?” Do you carry guilt or shame from having a child with mental health or special needs condition? Are you wondering if you can include your Christian faith in therapy? Do you care for an aging loved one or maybe your grandchild and you are overwhelmed? I can help by creating a safe space for you to address your concerns, heal, and find better ways to manage your life. You don't have to do this alone. Let’s connect for a FREE Consultation!
FREE Consultation! Accepting NEW Clients! Offering Virtual Therapy to Clients Across the State of California. Are you stressed from comparing yourself to others or striving to be the "perfect mom?” Do you carry guilt or shame from having a child with mental health or special needs condition? Are you wondering if you can include your Christian faith in therapy? Do you care for an aging loved one or maybe your grandchild and you are overwhelmed? I can help by creating a safe space for you to address your concerns, heal, and find better ways to manage your life. You don't have to do this alone. Let’s connect for a FREE Consultation!
My name is Dena Horne and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I strive to honor the individuality, diversity, and complexity of each client to cultivate meaningful growth, resilience, and healing. I work as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist; however, sessions are tailored to each individual client. I often work with adults experiencing PTSD, trauma, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, depression, and substance use. During our time together, you can expect a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment.
My name is Dena Horne and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I strive to honor the individuality, diversity, and complexity of each client to cultivate meaningful growth, resilience, and healing. I work as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist; however, sessions are tailored to each individual client. I often work with adults experiencing PTSD, trauma, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, depression, and substance use. During our time together, you can expect a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment.
Janet B Shiver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
View Park, CA 90043 (Online Only)
The mask we wear covers how lonely we really feel. Are you going through the motions, when all you feel is lost, depressed, scared, and drained? Are you having trouble speaking up for yourself in relationships or struggling with boundaries at home or at work? Do you hold it all in, constantly frustrated? Is it hard to make life transitions right now? Are you crying in the car on the way to work while still telling everyone you are fine? Being the “strong one” is so tiring. It silences us. Let’s find your voice. You deserve a place to cry, vent, find your footing, and emerge your best self. I would be honored to help you do that.
The mask we wear covers how lonely we really feel. Are you going through the motions, when all you feel is lost, depressed, scared, and drained? Are you having trouble speaking up for yourself in relationships or struggling with boundaries at home or at work? Do you hold it all in, constantly frustrated? Is it hard to make life transitions right now? Are you crying in the car on the way to work while still telling everyone you are fine? Being the “strong one” is so tiring. It silences us. Let’s find your voice. You deserve a place to cry, vent, find your footing, and emerge your best self. I would be honored to help you do that.
My name is Emma Crissman, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange County, CA and working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in developmental trauma or trauma using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the NeuroAffective Relational Model. I typically work with individuals who have experienced developmental trauma or went through a traumatic event in their life that later show up as symptoms of depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Individuals may be experiencing challenges in their intimate relationships or present with a poor sense of self.
My name is Emma Crissman, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange County, CA and working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in developmental trauma or trauma using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the NeuroAffective Relational Model. I typically work with individuals who have experienced developmental trauma or went through a traumatic event in their life that later show up as symptoms of depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Individuals may be experiencing challenges in their intimate relationships or present with a poor sense of self.
Maureen C Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90043 (Online Only)
I have 30 years of experience, skills, knowledge, and education in the areas of Social Work, and mental health. I am experienced in evidenced-based practices, trauma-focused treatment, and solution-focused brief therapy. I provide the following services: Individual therapy, family therapy/co-parenting therapy, children's therapy, and divorce therapy. I also provide supervision hours for unlicensed MSW'S and MFT'S.
I have 30 years of experience, skills, knowledge, and education in the areas of Social Work, and mental health. I am experienced in evidenced-based practices, trauma-focused treatment, and solution-focused brief therapy. I provide the following services: Individual therapy, family therapy/co-parenting therapy, children's therapy, and divorce therapy. I also provide supervision hours for unlicensed MSW'S and MFT'S.
Tiffany King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Tiffany and I specialize in burnout, low esteem, constant worrying, and anxiety. Feelings of guilt, fear, and vulnerability are the frequent drivers of these experiences. On the surface, “everything's OK, it's fine!” but you've been considering therapy for a while. As life moves on, you're realizing that now's a good a time to start taking care of YOU and getting serious about your mental wellness. If you are needing a safe, nonjudgemental, open space to breathe and find clarity in your mind while learning techniques that will help to foster peace for your future self, then I am the therapist for you.
My name is Tiffany and I specialize in burnout, low esteem, constant worrying, and anxiety. Feelings of guilt, fear, and vulnerability are the frequent drivers of these experiences. On the surface, “everything's OK, it's fine!” but you've been considering therapy for a while. As life moves on, you're realizing that now's a good a time to start taking care of YOU and getting serious about your mental wellness. If you are needing a safe, nonjudgemental, open space to breathe and find clarity in your mind while learning techniques that will help to foster peace for your future self, then I am the therapist for you.
Chelsea O'Neill
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ACSW, CMIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Hi there, I’m Chelsea! Life can be tough. Balancing work, social, family, and health obligations can feel overwhelming at times. Past and ongoing trauma adds an extra layer of difficulty to our day to day life, which requires help to unpack and heal. Thank you for being courageous enough to take steps toward your healing journey. I specialize in anxiety, depression, loss and grief, trauma, and issues related to youth and young adults. I believe that we are all experts on our unique experiences, which guides my client-centered approach to therapy. We will explore how your lived experiences guide your current thought processes.
Hi there, I’m Chelsea! Life can be tough. Balancing work, social, family, and health obligations can feel overwhelming at times. Past and ongoing trauma adds an extra layer of difficulty to our day to day life, which requires help to unpack and heal. Thank you for being courageous enough to take steps toward your healing journey. I specialize in anxiety, depression, loss and grief, trauma, and issues related to youth and young adults. I believe that we are all experts on our unique experiences, which guides my client-centered approach to therapy. We will explore how your lived experiences guide your current thought processes.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.