Multicultural Therapists in Ramona, CA
Hello, my name is Jason Nerio, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to providing mental health services is by first creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment while working through your journey of healing, and growth. I have experience working with a wide range of clients and families, all with different needs and presenting problems including trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral/emotional disturbance, family conflict, life transitions, among many others. While providing mental health services I most often utilize Client-Centered, Eclectic, Multicultural, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Hello, my name is Jason Nerio, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to providing mental health services is by first creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment while working through your journey of healing, and growth. I have experience working with a wide range of clients and families, all with different needs and presenting problems including trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral/emotional disturbance, family conflict, life transitions, among many others. While providing mental health services I most often utilize Client-Centered, Eclectic, Multicultural, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I also own private practice for counseling to serve people with multicultural backgrounds.
"Hello, You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. The Outcome of your treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort. I will walk by you on this journey. Let me introduce myself so that you get to know me a bit better. I am a psychotherapist currently providing Telehealth to children and adults. I also own private practice for counseling to serve people with multicultural backgrounds. Since 2006, my multicultural experience extends from serving Holocaust survivors to incarcerated clients in three different countries.
I also own private practice for counseling to serve people with multicultural backgrounds.
"Hello, You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. The Outcome of your treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort. I will walk by you on this journey. Let me introduce myself so that you get to know me a bit better. I am a psychotherapist currently providing Telehealth to children and adults. I also own private practice for counseling to serve people with multicultural backgrounds. Since 2006, my multicultural experience extends from serving Holocaust survivors to incarcerated clients in three different countries.
Are you looking for a professional in psychotherapy who is able to meet your essential needs, provide secure environment and make you feel calmer and safer? I will help you explore, identify, understand, and vent a source of your emotional pain. Through calming, distraction and trance inducing techniques we will overcome distressing feelings, intrusive and fearful thoughts, and decrease your conscious negative and deliberate actions. Your ultimate goal will be to feel calm, instill hope, make a peace with yourself and the surrounding environment.
Are you looking for a professional in psychotherapy who is able to meet your essential needs, provide secure environment and make you feel calmer and safer? I will help you explore, identify, understand, and vent a source of your emotional pain. Through calming, distraction and trance inducing techniques we will overcome distressing feelings, intrusive and fearful thoughts, and decrease your conscious negative and deliberate actions. Your ultimate goal will be to feel calm, instill hope, make a peace with yourself and the surrounding environment.
I'm Anita Harutunian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience. My strength lies in my ability to develop genuine connections with clients. I believe therapy provides safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward. I work with clients who seek help with depression, anxiety, major life changes, addiction, chemical dependency, and relationship problems. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals who suffer from alcoholism, and addiction, as well as their family members who struggle with boundaries, codependency, and emotional pain.
I'm Anita Harutunian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience. My strength lies in my ability to develop genuine connections with clients. I believe therapy provides safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward. I work with clients who seek help with depression, anxiety, major life changes, addiction, chemical dependency, and relationship problems. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals who suffer from alcoholism, and addiction, as well as their family members who struggle with boundaries, codependency, and emotional pain.
Welcome! My name is Meghan Rosario, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether it includes healing from old wounds or navigating a new path, my passion is in helping others heal and feel empowered to tackle all of life’s obstacles with confidence. My experience extends from early childhood to older adults and everything in between. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in schools, community mental health and private practice. I enjoy every phase of life as long as I can support in the process of learning, healing and growing.
Welcome! My name is Meghan Rosario, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether it includes healing from old wounds or navigating a new path, my passion is in helping others heal and feel empowered to tackle all of life’s obstacles with confidence. My experience extends from early childhood to older adults and everything in between. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in schools, community mental health and private practice. I enjoy every phase of life as long as I can support in the process of learning, healing and growing.
Hello and welcome; my name is Heather Thomas, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I've been working with individuals, families, and couples for over 10 years, helping them find the solutions within themselves, learn to emotionally regulate despite what is going on around them, learn to manage distress and to problem-solve. My goal is to help you create a life that is worth living and one where you are able to be the best version of yourself.
Hello and welcome; my name is Heather Thomas, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I've been working with individuals, families, and couples for over 10 years, helping them find the solutions within themselves, learn to emotionally regulate despite what is going on around them, learn to manage distress and to problem-solve. My goal is to help you create a life that is worth living and one where you are able to be the best version of yourself.
Ashley Wettlaufer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Ramona, CA 92065 (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients including individuals, couples and teens. Most of us are not born knowing how to navigate relationships, understand and manage our emotions or process our traumas. Many things throughout our life influence us and how we react and behave in different situations, however that doesn’t mean we can’t grow and develop as individuals. My goal is to help clients become confident in who they are through discovering their own self-worth and practicing self-compassion. We can work together to create a space where you can find the tools and support you are looking for during this period of your life.
Now accepting new clients including individuals, couples and teens. Most of us are not born knowing how to navigate relationships, understand and manage our emotions or process our traumas. Many things throughout our life influence us and how we react and behave in different situations, however that doesn’t mean we can’t grow and develop as individuals. My goal is to help clients become confident in who they are through discovering their own self-worth and practicing self-compassion. We can work together to create a space where you can find the tools and support you are looking for during this period of your life.
Carmen Grant, EMDR Certified, Accelerated EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ramona, CA 92065 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Things have to change, but you're not sure what or how. I won't ever tell you pick yourself up from your bootstraps and suck it up. Sucking it up and denying your pain isn't brave or admirable - it is dangerous. Bravery is being here, looking for help, and building the skills you need to really live. Maybe you want to start feeling more confident, less like an imposter, more like the way other people see you. I am your therapist if you've already done some work on yourself and didn't get the results you expected.
Things have to change, but you're not sure what or how. I won't ever tell you pick yourself up from your bootstraps and suck it up. Sucking it up and denying your pain isn't brave or admirable - it is dangerous. Bravery is being here, looking for help, and building the skills you need to really live. Maybe you want to start feeling more confident, less like an imposter, more like the way other people see you. I am your therapist if you've already done some work on yourself and didn't get the results you expected.
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My clinical experience includes providing individual, family, and group therapy to individuals across the lifespan and with varying cultural backgrounds and presenting concerns. I have experience in working within varying levels of care within the hospital system as well as private outpatient practice. My research background has focused upon multicultural/acculturation issues, bicultural identity development, and utilizing integrative approaches to maintaining wellness. My years of experience and training allow me to utilize evidence based treatments in the treatment of health related conditions, mood disorders, and trauma.
My clinical experience includes providing individual, family, and group therapy to individuals across the lifespan and with varying cultural backgrounds and presenting concerns. I have experience in working within varying levels of care within the hospital system as well as private outpatient practice. My research background has focused upon multicultural/acculturation issues, bicultural identity development, and utilizing integrative approaches to maintaining wellness. My years of experience and training allow me to utilize evidence based treatments in the treatment of health related conditions, mood disorders, and trauma.
Positive Change Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD, LCSW, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Poway, CA 92064
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help you meet your goals within a short amount of time. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or as a family, our therapists are ready to make a difference. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgemental and supportive environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help you meet your goals within a short amount of time. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or as a family, our therapists are ready to make a difference. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgemental and supportive environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
Online Therapists
Drew Scott
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a strengths-based, person-centered, multicultural approach to treatment.
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
I offer a strengths-based, person-centered, multicultural approach to treatment.
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
Dr. Janeth M Guzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Waitlist for new clients
I approach therapy through a multicultural, attachment-based, and trauma-informed lens.
I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. My theoretical orientation is influenced by Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused, Humanistic-Experiential, and Narrative approaches to treatment. This means that we will be going on an emotional journey together in which I will use an eclectic combination of clinical theories and techniques to help guide my work. I believe that the lack of emotional awareness and avoiding uncomfortable emotions can cause harm to our mind, body, and soul. My hope is to help you get to know yourself better.
I approach therapy through a multicultural, attachment-based, and trauma-informed lens.
I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. My theoretical orientation is influenced by Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused, Humanistic-Experiential, and Narrative approaches to treatment. This means that we will be going on an emotional journey together in which I will use an eclectic combination of clinical theories and techniques to help guide my work. I believe that the lack of emotional awareness and avoiding uncomfortable emotions can cause harm to our mind, body, and soul. My hope is to help you get to know yourself better.
I provide therapy in English and Spanish and enjoy working with multicultural populations.
Accepting NEW patients. Are you feeling alone? Are you considering divorce? Are you struggling to co-parent? If you are having difficulty maintaining your relationships and need someone to understand and listen to you - please reach out for professional help. You deserve to be heard, to be loved and to work on your mental health, stress, anxiety, and depression. I can help you improve your relationships, to feel less worried, and to heal from past hurts that resurface. I will help you find your strengths, solve problems, learn new ways to cope with stress and learn new communication skills to use with your partner and loved ones.
I provide therapy in English and Spanish and enjoy working with multicultural populations.
Accepting NEW patients. Are you feeling alone? Are you considering divorce? Are you struggling to co-parent? If you are having difficulty maintaining your relationships and need someone to understand and listen to you - please reach out for professional help. You deserve to be heard, to be loved and to work on your mental health, stress, anxiety, and depression. I can help you improve your relationships, to feel less worried, and to heal from past hurts that resurface. I will help you find your strengths, solve problems, learn new ways to cope with stress and learn new communication skills to use with your partner and loved ones.
Stephanie Goldsmith
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
Waitlist for new clients
At Goldsmith Psychological Services, we are sensitive to multicultural issues and welcome working with people from many different backgrounds, systems, and beliefs.
Initiating counseling can be an intimidating or difficult process and it is extremely important that you feel safe and comfortable with the therapist you choose. I strive to provide a safe and collaborative environment to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and facilitate meaningful change in your life. Although I enjoy working with a variety of issues and concerns, some of my specialty areas include trauma, couples and relationships, eating disorders and body image concerns, self-harm behaviors, identity development, LGBTQI issues, and whole person care.
At Goldsmith Psychological Services, we are sensitive to multicultural issues and welcome working with people from many different backgrounds, systems, and beliefs.
Initiating counseling can be an intimidating or difficult process and it is extremely important that you feel safe and comfortable with the therapist you choose. I strive to provide a safe and collaborative environment to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and facilitate meaningful change in your life. Although I enjoy working with a variety of issues and concerns, some of my specialty areas include trauma, couples and relationships, eating disorders and body image concerns, self-harm behaviors, identity development, LGBTQI issues, and whole person care.
Lucia Cordeiro Drever. Sex And Couples Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92009 (Online Only)
Creativity, aliveness, ease, passion and playfulness are all inherent experiences of being human. I am passionate about helping others live a life that feels alive and soothing. With a compassionate presence and non-judgmental perspective, I co-create an environment for clients to explore hard emotions and life experiences so that they can be more spacious, confident, strong and joyful. Sexual abuse, early childhood trauma, compulsive eating and relationships are areas I specialize in. I am a multicultural and trauma informed counselor who speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently. I also offer psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Creativity, aliveness, ease, passion and playfulness are all inherent experiences of being human. I am passionate about helping others live a life that feels alive and soothing. With a compassionate presence and non-judgmental perspective, I co-create an environment for clients to explore hard emotions and life experiences so that they can be more spacious, confident, strong and joyful. Sexual abuse, early childhood trauma, compulsive eating and relationships are areas I specialize in. I am a multicultural and trauma informed counselor who speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently. I also offer psychedelic-assisted therapy.
My experience includes crisis work, trauma therapy services, multicultural counseling, etc.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Hello everyone. I would first like to say that I am pleased to have the opportunity of being your counselor/therapist. Finding the right counselor can be difficult and take a considerable amount of time, effort and energy. In today’s society it’s difficult to enjoy daily balanced values (i.e. Families, Careers, personal goals, etc.) however, it’s imperative we remember to tend to our emotional wellness and mental wellbeing. I would love to work with you on understanding and obtaining a full grasp on achieving balance via your own personal values.
My experience includes crisis work, trauma therapy services, multicultural counseling, etc.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Hello everyone. I would first like to say that I am pleased to have the opportunity of being your counselor/therapist. Finding the right counselor can be difficult and take a considerable amount of time, effort and energy. In today’s society it’s difficult to enjoy daily balanced values (i.e. Families, Careers, personal goals, etc.) however, it’s imperative we remember to tend to our emotional wellness and mental wellbeing. I would love to work with you on understanding and obtaining a full grasp on achieving balance via your own personal values.
Practicing from a feminist, multicultural perspective, I bring my own experience as a Chicana lesbian to my work. My career has been dedicated to working in under-served communities, including communities of color and in LGBT communities in the Bay Area in public mental health settings. Psychotherapy is a service to and the healing of the human spirit or soul. How that is accomplished is by careful consideration of each individual's story and relationship to one's inner life, to others, and to the world around.
Practicing from a feminist, multicultural perspective, I bring my own experience as a Chicana lesbian to my work. My career has been dedicated to working in under-served communities, including communities of color and in LGBT communities in the Bay Area in public mental health settings. Psychotherapy is a service to and the healing of the human spirit or soul. How that is accomplished is by careful consideration of each individual's story and relationship to one's inner life, to others, and to the world around.
As a multicultural therapist I strongly believe in an integrated approach to psychotherapy.
OFFERING VIRTUAL THERAPY. Do you feel inadequate when you are not in a relationship? Have you found yourself chasing after people who have rejected you and try desperately to change their minds. More than once, have you gotten involved with someone who is unable to commit—hoping they will change? Do you tend to take care of the needs of others before you take care of your own needs? You are not alone, and I can help you. I work with individuals, adults and couples experiencing complex life challenges.
As a multicultural therapist I strongly believe in an integrated approach to psychotherapy.
OFFERING VIRTUAL THERAPY. Do you feel inadequate when you are not in a relationship? Have you found yourself chasing after people who have rejected you and try desperately to change their minds. More than once, have you gotten involved with someone who is unable to commit—hoping they will change? Do you tend to take care of the needs of others before you take care of your own needs? You are not alone, and I can help you. I work with individuals, adults and couples experiencing complex life challenges.
With a multicultural upbringing and a background living and working internationally, I bring a unique perspective to my work.
We all have moments in our lives when we need a little support. If you are here, you may be in that moment now - feeling stuck or overwhelmed in some way. I offer individuals and couples a place to slow down, take a breath and explore what’s going on and where you’d like to go. I use treatment approaches that are supported by research, while tailoring treatment to your unique needs. To help inform our work together, I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations.
With a multicultural upbringing and a background living and working internationally, I bring a unique perspective to my work.
We all have moments in our lives when we need a little support. If you are here, you may be in that moment now - feeling stuck or overwhelmed in some way. I offer individuals and couples a place to slow down, take a breath and explore what’s going on and where you’d like to go. I use treatment approaches that are supported by research, while tailoring treatment to your unique needs. To help inform our work together, I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations.
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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.