Multicultural Therapists in San Diego, CA
As a first-generation Asian-American, I recognize and understand and can help address intergenerational trauma and multicultural issues along with family issues.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
As a first-generation Asian-American, I recognize and understand and can help address intergenerational trauma and multicultural issues along with family issues.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
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.
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.
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.
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 also specialized in multicultural issues and diversity issues such as identity issues, life transitions, and family issues.
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.
I also specialized in multicultural issues and diversity issues such as identity issues, life transitions, and family issues.
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 Dominguez (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, 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 Dominguez (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, 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 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.
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 enjoy working with people who hold multicultural and marginalized identities, including women and BIPOC.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
I enjoy working with people who hold multicultural and marginalized identities, including women and BIPOC.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
Celena Martinez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92122 (Online Only)
Celena Martinez (she/her/hers) is a licensed professional clinical counselor who provides individual, couples, and family therapy for the last 8 years. Celena obtained her Master of Science in Multicultural Counseling with an emphasis in Social Justice from SDSU in 2012. She has experience working with people of color and non- dominant communities in mental health settings. She has worked with clients within residential, intensive outpatient, community clinics, and university settings.
Celena Martinez (she/her/hers) is a licensed professional clinical counselor who provides individual, couples, and family therapy for the last 8 years. Celena obtained her Master of Science in Multicultural Counseling with an emphasis in Social Justice from SDSU in 2012. She has experience working with people of color and non- dominant communities in mental health settings. She has worked with clients within residential, intensive outpatient, community clinics, and university settings.
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.
I also specialized in treating anxiety due to multicultural issues (loss of identity, career issues, & dysfunctional family dynamics).
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
I also specialized in treating anxiety due to multicultural issues (loss of identity, career issues, & dysfunctional family dynamics).
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
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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.