Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Cocoa, FL
Bernadette Alers-Estelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32926
My counseling style is client-centered and culturally sensitive.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. My experience is with individuals in a variety of settings. I have experience with a wide range of clinical issues such as, trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and neurodivergence. Additionally, I’ve worked with family of origin issues, relationship issues and LGBTQIA related issues. My current focus is with young adults who are struggling to navigate through life; BIPOC in particular.
My counseling style is client-centered and culturally sensitive.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. My experience is with individuals in a variety of settings. I have experience with a wide range of clinical issues such as, trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and neurodivergence. Additionally, I’ve worked with family of origin issues, relationship issues and LGBTQIA related issues. My current focus is with young adults who are struggling to navigate through life; BIPOC in particular.
Dalie Dominguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32922 (Online Only)
In life we go through many changes such as divorce, grief & loss, trauma, chronic illness, childhood neglect, abusive relationships and many others. These difficult times leave us feeling off balance, depressed, anxious or just stuck and feeling broken. Allow me to walk with you and see you through your struggle and pain to a place of contentment. Start by making an appointment www.Kintsugitherapyservices.com -Se Habla Espanol. Currently working with individuals that are struggling with making the decision about transitioning and detransitioning trauma.
In life we go through many changes such as divorce, grief & loss, trauma, chronic illness, childhood neglect, abusive relationships and many others. These difficult times leave us feeling off balance, depressed, anxious or just stuck and feeling broken. Allow me to walk with you and see you through your struggle and pain to a place of contentment. Start by making an appointment www.Kintsugitherapyservices.com -Se Habla Espanol. Currently working with individuals that are struggling with making the decision about transitioning and detransitioning trauma.
Are you fearful, frustrated, saddened, or hopeless about your birthing journey? Whether preconception, pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, or postpartum; your maternal moments matter. A session will be warm, inviting, engaging, interesting, educational, and interactive. You will leave a session knowing that you have someone to listen to your story, feel supported, care for you, and move you into a journey towards mental health wellness.
Are you fearful, frustrated, saddened, or hopeless about your birthing journey? Whether preconception, pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, or postpartum; your maternal moments matter. A session will be warm, inviting, engaging, interesting, educational, and interactive. You will leave a session knowing that you have someone to listen to your story, feel supported, care for you, and move you into a journey towards mental health wellness.
Michael Schwing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cocoa, FL 32927 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Michael. Call me Mike if you like. Great job taking the first step towards improving your mental health. Let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment allowing clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-care, anger management, grief, feeling stuck, uncertainty and others. I help clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and others to help improve their quality of life. Counseling can foster personal growth and development in whatever way you're seeking.
Welcome! I'm Michael. Call me Mike if you like. Great job taking the first step towards improving your mental health. Let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment allowing clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-care, anger management, grief, feeling stuck, uncertainty and others. I help clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and others to help improve their quality of life. Counseling can foster personal growth and development in whatever way you're seeking.
Dr. Aisha Chaudhry
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cocoa, FL 32927 (Online Only)
Licensed in Florida, Texas, and Vermont. Please visit my website for a FREE consultation. As a female Muslim therapist, Muslim women usually contact me for difficult events, trauma, OCD, and other situations that impact self-esteem, and cause depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and anger issues. Some describe their experience as an emotional tug-of-war. Whatever your struggle is, I will provide a safe space free of judgment. As an Aalimah I can provide you with spiritual care should that be important to you. All you need to bring with you is courage, consistency, and persistence.
Licensed in Florida, Texas, and Vermont. Please visit my website for a FREE consultation. As a female Muslim therapist, Muslim women usually contact me for difficult events, trauma, OCD, and other situations that impact self-esteem, and cause depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and anger issues. Some describe their experience as an emotional tug-of-war. Whatever your struggle is, I will provide a safe space free of judgment. As an Aalimah I can provide you with spiritual care should that be important to you. All you need to bring with you is courage, consistency, and persistence.
Hi. My name is Diann Toney. I am a licensed mental health counselor ( LMHC ) and a nationally certified counselor ( NCC) in Florida with 8 years of professional work experience in the field of counseling.
Hi. My name is Diann Toney. I am a licensed mental health counselor ( LMHC ) and a nationally certified counselor ( NCC) in Florida with 8 years of professional work experience in the field of counseling.
Welcome! I am a doctoral level licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addiction issues and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have felt lost and wanted to better understand themselves. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I want to help people be the best versions of themselves and believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
Welcome! I am a doctoral level licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addiction issues and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have felt lost and wanted to better understand themselves. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I want to help people be the best versions of themselves and believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
Deana Duckenfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MCAP
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32923 (Online Only)
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Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Or do you just have questions or doubts about where your life is going? Whether life feels like a crisis or a circus I am here to help!
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Or do you just have questions or doubts about where your life is going? Whether life feels like a crisis or a circus I am here to help!
Do you sometimes feel alone, stressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your current life situation? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I enjoy helping individuals and couples who realize that it's ok to ask for help during these times. My mission is to help you work through any road blocks that are holding you back from moving forward on your path to a brighter day. I am an EMDREA approved EMDR therapist, an Informed IFS Therapist, call me to set a free 30 minute consult to see if we are a good fit. Ketamine Assisted Therapy consultation available in collaboration with Journey Clinical available upon request.
Do you sometimes feel alone, stressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your current life situation? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I enjoy helping individuals and couples who realize that it's ok to ask for help during these times. My mission is to help you work through any road blocks that are holding you back from moving forward on your path to a brighter day. I am an EMDREA approved EMDR therapist, an Informed IFS Therapist, call me to set a free 30 minute consult to see if we are a good fit. Ketamine Assisted Therapy consultation available in collaboration with Journey Clinical available upon request.
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups to overcome life's challenges and live life to the fullest.
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups to overcome life's challenges and live life to the fullest.
Hello, I'm James Mitchell, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a client-centered approach to therapy. My focuses of practice are on the LGBTQ+ community, Veterans with adjustment issues, trauma, and mood disorders, and anyone seeking to improve their coping skills and find solutions for to make life more about living and less about just surviving!
Hello, I'm James Mitchell, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a client-centered approach to therapy. My focuses of practice are on the LGBTQ+ community, Veterans with adjustment issues, trauma, and mood disorders, and anyone seeking to improve their coping skills and find solutions for to make life more about living and less about just surviving!
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Hola I'm Loreley. A bilingual therapist, licensed in Florida who specializes in working with young adults (18-30 y/o), helping them redefine their personal needs, priorities, and goals to reach a more fulfilling life. I also work with adult individuals (30-65 y/o), with diverse psychological concerns. / Hi! Soy Loreley, Psicóloga latina radicada en la Florida hace más de 20 años. Si necesitas apoyo porque sientes que tu vida no funciona como quisieras, yo te puedo ayudar a explorar opciones que te ayuden a lograr una vida más plena y feliz.
Hola I'm Loreley. A bilingual therapist, licensed in Florida who specializes in working with young adults (18-30 y/o), helping them redefine their personal needs, priorities, and goals to reach a more fulfilling life. I also work with adult individuals (30-65 y/o), with diverse psychological concerns. / Hi! Soy Loreley, Psicóloga latina radicada en la Florida hace más de 20 años. Si necesitas apoyo porque sientes que tu vida no funciona como quisieras, yo te puedo ayudar a explorar opciones que te ayuden a lograr una vida más plena y feliz.
Kayla Marie Woodle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32926 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Kayla. Have you noticed that life has lost its vibrancy or luster? Do you struggle with coping with the different life tasks? Would you like to be better equipped with use the successes you have in your life? I work to help empower individuals to move from survival mode into thriving. Together we can discover ways that increase your ability to cope with life stressors, life transitions, relationships, trauma, or substance use.
Hello! My name is Kayla. Have you noticed that life has lost its vibrancy or luster? Do you struggle with coping with the different life tasks? Would you like to be better equipped with use the successes you have in your life? I work to help empower individuals to move from survival mode into thriving. Together we can discover ways that increase your ability to cope with life stressors, life transitions, relationships, trauma, or substance use.
Thank you so much for reaching out. My name is Susi Cetta and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am fully bilingual in Spanish. I am a very patient, kind, and empathic listener. I attended Rollins College and FIU for my undergraduate and graduate school. I enjoy working with students and their parents on helping to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and other issues affecting daily life. My goal is to work together with you to build insight, awareness, self confidence, happiness, and experience improvement in your daily life.
Thank you so much for reaching out. My name is Susi Cetta and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am fully bilingual in Spanish. I am a very patient, kind, and empathic listener. I attended Rollins College and FIU for my undergraduate and graduate school. I enjoy working with students and their parents on helping to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and other issues affecting daily life. My goal is to work together with you to build insight, awareness, self confidence, happiness, and experience improvement in your daily life.
I have spent the majority of my professional career in a military environment and consider it an honor to have helped individuals with significant trauma, depression, anxiety, and overall life stress. The integration of physical and behavioral health is the epitome of why I entered the mental health field. My mission and approach helps bridge a gap that isn't often addressed in healing. My mission as a therapist is to help people heal themselves. Using holistic techniques, we address concerns comprehensively, leading to deeper healing and long-lasting balance.
I have spent the majority of my professional career in a military environment and consider it an honor to have helped individuals with significant trauma, depression, anxiety, and overall life stress. The integration of physical and behavioral health is the epitome of why I entered the mental health field. My mission and approach helps bridge a gap that isn't often addressed in healing. My mission as a therapist is to help people heal themselves. Using holistic techniques, we address concerns comprehensively, leading to deeper healing and long-lasting balance.
Adriana Elizabeth Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32926 (Online Only)
Adriana Davidson is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering telehealth services for anyone residing in Florida, South Carolina, Vermont and Texas. She works with adults individually using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. Ms. Davidson has over 8 years of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, chronic pain, divorce, family conflict, stress, coping skills, relationship challenges, grief, vocational changes, life transitions, sexuality and anger management.
Adriana Davidson is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering telehealth services for anyone residing in Florida, South Carolina, Vermont and Texas. She works with adults individually using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. Ms. Davidson has over 8 years of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, chronic pain, divorce, family conflict, stress, coping skills, relationship challenges, grief, vocational changes, life transitions, sexuality and anger management.
Ocean Park Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cocoa, FL 32926 (Online Only)
I have been practicing therapy for over sixteen years. I received my Master's degree in Social Work from Florida International University and my PsyD. in Grief Counselling from Breyer State Theology University. I have experience with individuals, couples, and families. Some of my primary areas of expertise are family and relationship conflict, intimacy related issues and difficulty with various life changes and transitions. I specialize in assisting those who may be going through a rough patch in life or have experienced the death of a loved one.
I have been practicing therapy for over sixteen years. I received my Master's degree in Social Work from Florida International University and my PsyD. in Grief Counselling from Breyer State Theology University. I have experience with individuals, couples, and families. Some of my primary areas of expertise are family and relationship conflict, intimacy related issues and difficulty with various life changes and transitions. I specialize in assisting those who may be going through a rough patch in life or have experienced the death of a loved one.
Hello, I am Yoany Lopez-Hernandez, LMHC. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about life. I am here to support my clients through rough times and overcome trauma related issues focusing in healing and building self-love and self-confidence. I've been working with people that experienced trauma (ex. Sexual, Physical and/or psychological abuse during childhood, placed in foster homes, homeless, not feeling heard or validated, divorce, grieving, etc.). I've been focusing on identifying symptoms and helping them to deal with trauma related issues, while learning and practicing healthy and adaptive coping skills.
Hello, I am Yoany Lopez-Hernandez, LMHC. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about life. I am here to support my clients through rough times and overcome trauma related issues focusing in healing and building self-love and self-confidence. I've been working with people that experienced trauma (ex. Sexual, Physical and/or psychological abuse during childhood, placed in foster homes, homeless, not feeling heard or validated, divorce, grieving, etc.). I've been focusing on identifying symptoms and helping them to deal with trauma related issues, while learning and practicing healthy and adaptive coping skills.
Hi there. I’m Danica. Have you struggled to trust others throughout your life because something always seems to go wrong in relationships, leaving you feeling hurt, betrayed, or psychologically/emotionally drained? Is it hard to see your way to stable happiness without feeling like the other shoe will drop? Feeling fearful of relationships, lonely, anxious and depressed while others seem to be living their lives with little effort can be disheartening.
Hi there. I’m Danica. Have you struggled to trust others throughout your life because something always seems to go wrong in relationships, leaving you feeling hurt, betrayed, or psychologically/emotionally drained? Is it hard to see your way to stable happiness without feeling like the other shoe will drop? Feeling fearful of relationships, lonely, anxious and depressed while others seem to be living their lives with little effort can be disheartening.
Ana Maria Moyano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32926 (Online Only)
Welcome to the first step of your healing journey. I am happy you're here. I specialize in trauma-informed therapeutic work with children and adolescents, as well as their caregivers, both in Spanish and English. In a world where life feels so fast-paced and our paths can become heavy and blurry, where there is mistrust, heaviness and pain, when there is trauma, it can be difficult to look at the road ahead. I am here to provide support, empower you to navigate change smoothly, always leading with compassion.
Welcome to the first step of your healing journey. I am happy you're here. I specialize in trauma-informed therapeutic work with children and adolescents, as well as their caregivers, both in Spanish and English. In a world where life feels so fast-paced and our paths can become heavy and blurry, where there is mistrust, heaviness and pain, when there is trauma, it can be difficult to look at the road ahead. I am here to provide support, empower you to navigate change smoothly, always leading with compassion.
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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.