Multicultural Therapists in San Diego, CA
I am a Multicultural therapist who believes you are not simply Black, White or Other, but the product of DNA, nurture and environment.
Do you struggle with negative thoughts affecting your identity, mood or behaviors? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic mental illness? Do you feel stuck in your life due to emotional or physical pain from relationships, traumatic events or marginalization? Do you long for a safe person to process these events or unspoken secrets too unbearable to speak out-loud? Maybe you are having problems in your relationships, communication, or too many non-negotiable areas. Well, you are not alone.
I am a Multicultural therapist who believes you are not simply Black, White or Other, but the product of DNA, nurture and environment.
Do you struggle with negative thoughts affecting your identity, mood or behaviors? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic mental illness? Do you feel stuck in your life due to emotional or physical pain from relationships, traumatic events or marginalization? Do you long for a safe person to process these events or unspoken secrets too unbearable to speak out-loud? Maybe you are having problems in your relationships, communication, or too many non-negotiable areas. Well, you are not alone.
I integrate evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, multicultural and mindful approaches and apply these to each individual by understanding their unique personal history, identities, and struggles.
Are you feeling stuck, experiencing burnout, overwhelmed or struggling to deal with the day to day stressors of life? Perhaps you are feeling challenged by anxiety, depression or a relationship? Are you struggling to make the changes you have been hoping to achieve in your life? Are you a member of a BIPOC community or other resilient community who is feeling isolated, overwhelmed and desiring a safe space to heal?
I integrate evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, multicultural and mindful approaches and apply these to each individual by understanding their unique personal history, identities, and struggles.
Are you feeling stuck, experiencing burnout, overwhelmed or struggling to deal with the day to day stressors of life? Perhaps you are feeling challenged by anxiety, depression or a relationship? Are you struggling to make the changes you have been hoping to achieve in your life? Are you a member of a BIPOC community or other resilient community who is feeling isolated, overwhelmed and desiring a safe space to heal?
My name is Ezak and my pronouns are they, them, theirs. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Gender Specialist at Diaspora Therapy Group. I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach and I have been trained through a multicultural and trauma-informed lens. I work with adolescents and adults wanting to make a change in their life and I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals.
My name is Ezak and my pronouns are they, them, theirs. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Gender Specialist at Diaspora Therapy Group. I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach and I have been trained through a multicultural and trauma-informed lens. I work with adolescents and adults wanting to make a change in their life and I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals.
Coming from a background of multicultural counseling and social justice education, I tend to apply an eclectic approach to my theoretical frameworks.
Welcome! My name is Lamarre and I’m an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe a therapist’s role is to walk alongside clients in their journeys towards self-discovery, growth, and change. I believe holistic healing occurs through collaboration, honesty, and commitment. I practice therapy from a multicultural and intersectional lens to provide individualized care for each client. I have experience with with children, adults, and couples struggling with challenges ranging from interpersonal conflicts, identity, family, mental health, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and attachment.
Coming from a background of multicultural counseling and social justice education, I tend to apply an eclectic approach to my theoretical frameworks.
Welcome! My name is Lamarre and I’m an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe a therapist’s role is to walk alongside clients in their journeys towards self-discovery, growth, and change. I believe holistic healing occurs through collaboration, honesty, and commitment. I practice therapy from a multicultural and intersectional lens to provide individualized care for each client. I have experience with with children, adults, and couples struggling with challenges ranging from interpersonal conflicts, identity, family, mental health, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and attachment.
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.
Candea Mosley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92119 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing feeling stressed, alone, or just confused? Are you unsure about how you even got to this place? Are you feeling uncertain about the way the world around you is going? Would you like a secure and confidential way to work out what is going on in your world? Welcome! I am an African-American, cis-gender, woman, mother, and former military spouse from a multicultural household. I have witnessed the stressors that outside issues have on families, couples, and individuals. My approach to therapy is Collaborative, Client-Centered, and Narrative.
Are you experiencing feeling stressed, alone, or just confused? Are you unsure about how you even got to this place? Are you feeling uncertain about the way the world around you is going? Would you like a secure and confidential way to work out what is going on in your world? Welcome! I am an African-American, cis-gender, woman, mother, and former military spouse from a multicultural household. I have witnessed the stressors that outside issues have on families, couples, and individuals. My approach to therapy is Collaborative, Client-Centered, and Narrative.
Fluent in French with a multicultural background, including a deep understanding of North African and Middle Eastern cultures, I embrace diversity and inclusion.
As a compassionate and down-to-earth psychologist, I believe that therapy doesn’t always need to be serious—sometimes, a touch of humor can shed light on even the darkest moments. Specializing in individual and couples therapy for adults, I create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel truly understood and supported. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, dealing with trauma, or exploring your identity, we’ll work together with empathy, insight, and a bit of humor. My goal is to help you find clarity, build resilience, and foster personal growth in a supportive and engaging environment.
Fluent in French with a multicultural background, including a deep understanding of North African and Middle Eastern cultures, I embrace diversity and inclusion.
As a compassionate and down-to-earth psychologist, I believe that therapy doesn’t always need to be serious—sometimes, a touch of humor can shed light on even the darkest moments. Specializing in individual and couples therapy for adults, I create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel truly understood and supported. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, dealing with trauma, or exploring your identity, we’ll work together with empathy, insight, and a bit of humor. My goal is to help you find clarity, build resilience, and foster personal growth in a supportive and engaging environment.
Additionally, I specialize in anxiety, stress management, parent/child issues, and PTSD within multicultural communities.
Bilingual: English/Spanish. AASECT- Certified Sex Therapist. I value being present in the moment, having self-compassion and acceptance for oneself before working on relationships with others. I practice through a holistic lens and a mindful perspective, teaching clients some of the same techniques that I myself practice regularly to cope with the complex challenges life often brings. In my clinical practice, I hold the belief that my client is the expert of their own life and I am here to help you identify your own personal goals and support you on your journey to achieve them.
Additionally, I specialize in anxiety, stress management, parent/child issues, and PTSD within multicultural communities.
Bilingual: English/Spanish. AASECT- Certified Sex Therapist. I value being present in the moment, having self-compassion and acceptance for oneself before working on relationships with others. I practice through a holistic lens and a mindful perspective, teaching clients some of the same techniques that I myself practice regularly to cope with the complex challenges life often brings. In my clinical practice, I hold the belief that my client is the expert of their own life and I am here to help you identify your own personal goals and support you on your journey to achieve them.
I stand ready to provide you with a sense of acceptance, compassion, and multicultural sensitivity as we work together to get you back on your feet.
I specialize in working with clients who are facing anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD, along with those working through significant transitions in their relationships, careers, and health. As a client-centered and strength-based therapist, I believe that you are ultimately the expert on yourself and it is my role to help guide you back to living the life you want to live.
I stand ready to provide you with a sense of acceptance, compassion, and multicultural sensitivity as we work together to get you back on your feet.
I specialize in working with clients who are facing anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD, along with those working through significant transitions in their relationships, careers, and health. As a client-centered and strength-based therapist, I believe that you are ultimately the expert on yourself and it is my role to help guide you back to living the life you want to live.
Gabriela Hirsch
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130 (Online Only)
Soy psicóloga multicultural y bilingüe en práctica privada con experiencia en problemas emocionales y conductuales, en terapia individual y grupo.
Live Life with Confidence, Break Free from Anxiety and Depression, and Embrace Inner Freedom and Connection! Are you stuck, facing a major life transition and/or struggling with anxiety or depression? Ready to navigate change with resilience, while cultivating inner peace, well-being, and connection? As a dedicated clinical psychologist, I will support you by utilizing an integral approach that includes evidence based treatments such as, CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic work, and humanistic-existential theories. Reach out for a 15 minutes discovery call!
Soy psicóloga multicultural y bilingüe en práctica privada con experiencia en problemas emocionales y conductuales, en terapia individual y grupo.
Live Life with Confidence, Break Free from Anxiety and Depression, and Embrace Inner Freedom and Connection! Are you stuck, facing a major life transition and/or struggling with anxiety or depression? Ready to navigate change with resilience, while cultivating inner peace, well-being, and connection? As a dedicated clinical psychologist, I will support you by utilizing an integral approach that includes evidence based treatments such as, CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic work, and humanistic-existential theories. Reach out for a 15 minutes discovery call!
I hold a trauma-informed approach, drawing upon neuroscience, attachment theory, humanistic, multicultural, internal family systems (IFS) and existential models of healing.
Life can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected from ourselves and our communities. Often, symptoms are natural reactions to painful circumstances and foreclose access to our innate wisdom and ability to navigate tough situations. I believe in the unique healing journey of each individual and work with you to open space and reconnect with your authentic ways of being. I help folks get curious about their life, get unstuck from difficult patterns, make meaning of life experiences, and ultimately create more choice and freedom.
I hold a trauma-informed approach, drawing upon neuroscience, attachment theory, humanistic, multicultural, internal family systems (IFS) and existential models of healing.
Life can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected from ourselves and our communities. Often, symptoms are natural reactions to painful circumstances and foreclose access to our innate wisdom and ability to navigate tough situations. I believe in the unique healing journey of each individual and work with you to open space and reconnect with your authentic ways of being. I help folks get curious about their life, get unstuck from difficult patterns, make meaning of life experiences, and ultimately create more choice and freedom.
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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.
As an immigrant with a diverse and multicultural background, I am experienced in working with people of all races, creeds, identities, and orientations.
Our story affects the way we define our identities and give meaning to our lives. Sometimes our stories become a barrier to living our lives to the fullest and finding fulfillment in our relationships. I focus on empowering you to re-story your experiences so you can move out of limiting interpretations and arrive at, or renew, your preferred identity that is congruent with your values.
As an immigrant with a diverse and multicultural background, I am experienced in working with people of all races, creeds, identities, and orientations.
Our story affects the way we define our identities and give meaning to our lives. Sometimes our stories become a barrier to living our lives to the fullest and finding fulfillment in our relationships. I focus on empowering you to re-story your experiences so you can move out of limiting interpretations and arrive at, or renew, your preferred identity that is congruent with your values.
I specialize in these areas: stress management, trauma-informed care, depression and anxiety management, identity exploration, relationship distress, life transitions, and multicultural concerns.
I identify as Indian-American and growing up in a bicultural environment has provided me with an open-mindedness and respect for the diversity of human experience. As such, it is important to me that I bring an intersectional, anti-racist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming lens to therapy. I believe that our early significant relationships in addition to threatening situations can create parts of us that while well intentioned, can contribute to challenges we experience in the present. If you are looking for a space to understand yourself better in an effort to find alternate, more effective ways of coping, please reach out.
I specialize in these areas: stress management, trauma-informed care, depression and anxiety management, identity exploration, relationship distress, life transitions, and multicultural concerns.
I identify as Indian-American and growing up in a bicultural environment has provided me with an open-mindedness and respect for the diversity of human experience. As such, it is important to me that I bring an intersectional, anti-racist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming lens to therapy. I believe that our early significant relationships in addition to threatening situations can create parts of us that while well intentioned, can contribute to challenges we experience in the present. If you are looking for a space to understand yourself better in an effort to find alternate, more effective ways of coping, please reach out.
Micah Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
Some common issues I have worked with include anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, neurodivergence, body image, self-esteem, multicultural issues, LGBTQIA identities, and intergenerational trauma, especially for individuals from immigrant families.
Whether it’s shame, helplessness, unhealthy behavioral patterns you’re trying to break, or simply feeling like you’re never enough, you’ve come to the right place. It takes courage to admit you’re struggling, and even more so to ask for help. The environment, culture, and family we grow up in affect how we navigate the world. As a second-generation queer-identifying Filipina American, I know how difficult it is growing up in two different cultures and upbringings. My goal as a therapist is to make you feel seen and heard in a safe, supportive environment. I aim to co-create a space tailored to your emotions, needs, and experiences.
Some common issues I have worked with include anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, neurodivergence, body image, self-esteem, multicultural issues, LGBTQIA identities, and intergenerational trauma, especially for individuals from immigrant families.
Whether it’s shame, helplessness, unhealthy behavioral patterns you’re trying to break, or simply feeling like you’re never enough, you’ve come to the right place. It takes courage to admit you’re struggling, and even more so to ask for help. The environment, culture, and family we grow up in affect how we navigate the world. As a second-generation queer-identifying Filipina American, I know how difficult it is growing up in two different cultures and upbringings. My goal as a therapist is to make you feel seen and heard in a safe, supportive environment. I aim to co-create a space tailored to your emotions, needs, and experiences.
I draw from an attachment based model along with a multicultural lens to deeply consider the intersections we are crossed with in our day to day lives.
Hi there, my name is Claudia Floros (she/ ella), and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I help individuals struggling with a number of issues including depression, anxiety, family of origin conflict, intimacy issues, life transitions, and self-exploration to name a few. I proudly weave in both Spanish and English into my sessions to allow for a deeper sense of understanding and connection. It would be an honor to get to connect with you to learn of helpful tools and practices for you to reach your truest, deepest self.
I draw from an attachment based model along with a multicultural lens to deeply consider the intersections we are crossed with in our day to day lives.
Hi there, my name is Claudia Floros (she/ ella), and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I help individuals struggling with a number of issues including depression, anxiety, family of origin conflict, intimacy issues, life transitions, and self-exploration to name a few. I proudly weave in both Spanish and English into my sessions to allow for a deeper sense of understanding and connection. It would be an honor to get to connect with you to learn of helpful tools and practices for you to reach your truest, deepest self.
My name is Rena, a licensed clinical therapist. I am a multicultural client-centered therapist fluent in English and Mandarin who has worked in the mental health field for 7 years. I have worked with adults, seniors, children, families, and veterans, and have helped people with depression, anxiety, life coaching, behavioral issues, coping skills, divorce, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, women's issues, and more. I tailor my approach based on individual needs. My goal is to equip you with a set of tools to increase self-awareness, face difficult emotions, develop healthy relationships and make more mindful choices.
My name is Rena, a licensed clinical therapist. I am a multicultural client-centered therapist fluent in English and Mandarin who has worked in the mental health field for 7 years. I have worked with adults, seniors, children, families, and veterans, and have helped people with depression, anxiety, life coaching, behavioral issues, coping skills, divorce, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, women's issues, and more. I tailor my approach based on individual needs. My goal is to equip you with a set of tools to increase self-awareness, face difficult emotions, develop healthy relationships and make more mindful choices.
As a multilingual therapist who experienced and lived in various parts of the world, I have the expertise in navigating multicultural issues.
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.
As a multilingual therapist who experienced and lived in various parts of the world, I have the expertise in navigating multicultural issues.
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.
Serene Shibly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92111 (Online Only)
I see clients through, AMALY, a nonprofit mental health organization that focuses on multicultural therapy. I have worked with a diverse age range from children, teenagers, all the way to older adults from many cultural backgrounds. I value incorporating various identities and roles her clients hold into her clinical work. I have a passion for women's issues and intergenerational trauma. I believe in breaking down barriers and stigma, connecting spirituality to mental health, and healing in nature.
I see clients through, AMALY, a nonprofit mental health organization that focuses on multicultural therapy. I have worked with a diverse age range from children, teenagers, all the way to older adults from many cultural backgrounds. I value incorporating various identities and roles her clients hold into her clinical work. I have a passion for women's issues and intergenerational trauma. I believe in breaking down barriers and stigma, connecting spirituality to mental health, and healing in nature.
Having trained at Notre Dame, UC Berkeley and Stanford, I bring rigorous scientific expertise into my clinical work with adolescents (ages 14-24), college students, and women. I assist clients with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, vocational or academic concerns, ADHD, relationship concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, life transitions, multicultural and identity concerns, as well as family of origin challenges. I often work with high-achieving individuals who find themselves looking for practical solutions to the barriers that impede their success.
Having trained at Notre Dame, UC Berkeley and Stanford, I bring rigorous scientific expertise into my clinical work with adolescents (ages 14-24), college students, and women. I assist clients with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, vocational or academic concerns, ADHD, relationship concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, life transitions, multicultural and identity concerns, as well as family of origin challenges. I often work with high-achieving individuals who find themselves looking for practical solutions to the barriers that impede their success.
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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.