Culturally Sensitive Therapists in De Soto County, FL
I use a client-centered approach to treatment. I focus on your most pressing issues first, offering solution focused therapy to help you work through your most pressing needs. With over 19 years of experience treating everything from severe and persistent mental illness (Bipolar, Schizophrenia, PTSD) to addiction to relationship counseling, there is no need to look further for all of your counseling needs.
I use a client-centered approach to treatment. I focus on your most pressing issues first, offering solution focused therapy to help you work through your most pressing needs. With over 19 years of experience treating everything from severe and persistent mental illness (Bipolar, Schizophrenia, PTSD) to addiction to relationship counseling, there is no need to look further for all of your counseling needs.
My name is Vivian Fogel; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I believe you have the resources within you to achieve your goals. I offer my clients unconditional support and am committed to understanding them for who they are as unique individuals. My clients and I collaborate to foster insight and awareness about areas of concern in order to develop a plan to manage daily challenges.
My name is Vivian Fogel; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I believe you have the resources within you to achieve your goals. I offer my clients unconditional support and am committed to understanding them for who they are as unique individuals. My clients and I collaborate to foster insight and awareness about areas of concern in order to develop a plan to manage daily challenges.
Hello! My name is Grace Cruz and I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with a passion for helping people fulfill their purpose in life. For over 7 years, I have taken an integrative approach and collaborate with my clients using different techniques to help them achieve their mental health goals in areas such as anxiety, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, and depression. I am a compassionate therapist who seeks the potential in others. My theoretical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Attachment Theory.
Hello! My name is Grace Cruz and I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with a passion for helping people fulfill their purpose in life. For over 7 years, I have taken an integrative approach and collaborate with my clients using different techniques to help them achieve their mental health goals in areas such as anxiety, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, and depression. I am a compassionate therapist who seeks the potential in others. My theoretical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Attachment Theory.
Dr. Sears has enjoyed practicing Psychology in Sarasota and the surrounding area since 2007. Her areas of specialty include assessment and therapy in the following: neuropsychology, medical/behavioral health, psychological management of pain, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and geriatrics. She works primarily with adults and geriatrics.
Dr. Sears has enjoyed practicing Psychology in Sarasota and the surrounding area since 2007. Her areas of specialty include assessment and therapy in the following: neuropsychology, medical/behavioral health, psychological management of pain, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and geriatrics. She works primarily with adults and geriatrics.
I provide counseling to individuals who come from an array of diverse cultures and backgrounds. I recognize how difficult it can be to feel heard and seen when experiencing depression, trauma, anxiety, multicultural and acculturation issues, stress, grief, transitions and adjustments, difficulties with sleep, parenting skills and family issues. And I am here to be there for you when it feels like there is a lot to hold. I also enjoy serving high-achievers and perfectionists learn how to reduce burnout and negative patterns of perfectionism within both their professional and personal lives.
I provide counseling to individuals who come from an array of diverse cultures and backgrounds. I recognize how difficult it can be to feel heard and seen when experiencing depression, trauma, anxiety, multicultural and acculturation issues, stress, grief, transitions and adjustments, difficulties with sleep, parenting skills and family issues. And I am here to be there for you when it feels like there is a lot to hold. I also enjoy serving high-achievers and perfectionists learn how to reduce burnout and negative patterns of perfectionism within both their professional and personal lives.
Have you ever wondered why you react strongly to mundane, everyday situations? Are you curious why simple tasks sometimes produce feelings of dread and avoidance? The answers often lie in our past, and I'm here to help you explore those roots and heal from them. I am dedicated and committed to guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. By working together, we will uncover the hidden influences from your past and empower you as an adult to reparent your inner child. This process aims to correct the negative emotions that arise from unresolved childhood issues, fostering a more positive self-image and a healthier outlook
Have you ever wondered why you react strongly to mundane, everyday situations? Are you curious why simple tasks sometimes produce feelings of dread and avoidance? The answers often lie in our past, and I'm here to help you explore those roots and heal from them. I am dedicated and committed to guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. By working together, we will uncover the hidden influences from your past and empower you as an adult to reparent your inner child. This process aims to correct the negative emotions that arise from unresolved childhood issues, fostering a more positive self-image and a healthier outlook
Hello and welcome to your journey of healing! My name is Shandria R. Woodall and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. I have over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. I have worked with several non-profit organizations, in the school setting as a school-based therapist, in the child-welfare system and in private practice.
Hello and welcome to your journey of healing! My name is Shandria R. Woodall and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. I have over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. I have worked with several non-profit organizations, in the school setting as a school-based therapist, in the child-welfare system and in private practice.
Jesenia Villoldo
Marriage & Family Therapist, EMDR, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nocatee, FL 34268 (Online Only)
Do you feel anxious, depressed, have symptoms of complex trauma (C-PTSD) or PTSD, have bodily symptoms that you can’t seem to control and feel like your mind and body are disconnected? Going through stressful events and unresolved traumatic life experiences can feel extremely overwhelming. It can feel even more daunting when you feel like you are alone and don’t have the correct coping skills and tools to get through it or you’ve been putting your head down and plowing forward for so long you aren’t even sure where to start. You are not overreacting. I can help individuals and couples go from “surviving” to “thriving”!
Do you feel anxious, depressed, have symptoms of complex trauma (C-PTSD) or PTSD, have bodily symptoms that you can’t seem to control and feel like your mind and body are disconnected? Going through stressful events and unresolved traumatic life experiences can feel extremely overwhelming. It can feel even more daunting when you feel like you are alone and don’t have the correct coping skills and tools to get through it or you’ve been putting your head down and plowing forward for so long you aren’t even sure where to start. You are not overreacting. I can help individuals and couples go from “surviving” to “thriving”!
We believe each individual has unique needs, and requires an individual plan. We specialize in anxiety, grief and loss, mood disorders, trauma, depression, eating disorders, relationships, and other areas. We are certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Level 3 Trained Gottman Therapy for Couples, in addition to other treatment modalities. Our goal is for each person to have a positive growth experience of change and be able to interact openly during our time together. We are here to help individuals and families of any age.
We believe each individual has unique needs, and requires an individual plan. We specialize in anxiety, grief and loss, mood disorders, trauma, depression, eating disorders, relationships, and other areas. We are certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Level 3 Trained Gottman Therapy for Couples, in addition to other treatment modalities. Our goal is for each person to have a positive growth experience of change and be able to interact openly during our time together. We are here to help individuals and families of any age.
OPEN for NEW clients NOW. When your emotional or physical pain is telling you how to live your life, take back control! We can work together to get you back to engaging in the activities that matter to you. Join this decades-long expert in Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Stress-Related Disorders, Trauma, and Relationship issues. We can determine what the best course of treatment is for you to reach your goals. Our ability to connect through building a trusting, genuine relationship, as well as using helpful tools, will improve your well-being. Call me up!
OPEN for NEW clients NOW. When your emotional or physical pain is telling you how to live your life, take back control! We can work together to get you back to engaging in the activities that matter to you. Join this decades-long expert in Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Stress-Related Disorders, Trauma, and Relationship issues. We can determine what the best course of treatment is for you to reach your goals. Our ability to connect through building a trusting, genuine relationship, as well as using helpful tools, will improve your well-being. Call me up!
Online Therapists
My approach is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.
Are you are realizing that the effects of past trauma, violence or abuse have left things a tangled mess? Are you struggling with how difficult experiences have affected your relationships? Or maybe you belong to a gender, sexual, or relationship minority (e.g., LGBTQ+, BDSM, kink) and are looking for an affirming provider to support you through whatever life has brought you? I look forward to supporting you in gaining the knowledge and skills to navigate whatever stressors life has brought you.
My approach is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.
Are you are realizing that the effects of past trauma, violence or abuse have left things a tangled mess? Are you struggling with how difficult experiences have affected your relationships? Or maybe you belong to a gender, sexual, or relationship minority (e.g., LGBTQ+, BDSM, kink) and are looking for an affirming provider to support you through whatever life has brought you? I look forward to supporting you in gaining the knowledge and skills to navigate whatever stressors life has brought you.
Leona M Pusey-Rigg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, QS
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (Online Only)
I take a culturally sensitive approach in using cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and other evidenced based therapies.
Do you feel trapped in negative thoughts and feelings, and find it difficult to fall asleep because your brain just won’t get quiet? Do you wake up and still the disquiet follows you around, causing you to lose your sense of peace? Your therapy experience will help to remove the clouds of unhappiness, improve your relationships, enable you to see hope for better days, and leave you feeling relieved, confident, and refreshed. I will help you identify and use your own abilities and strengths, and teach you new skills to break the negative cycle that keeps you discouraged and unhappy.
I take a culturally sensitive approach in using cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and other evidenced based therapies.
Do you feel trapped in negative thoughts and feelings, and find it difficult to fall asleep because your brain just won’t get quiet? Do you wake up and still the disquiet follows you around, causing you to lose your sense of peace? Your therapy experience will help to remove the clouds of unhappiness, improve your relationships, enable you to see hope for better days, and leave you feeling relieved, confident, and refreshed. I will help you identify and use your own abilities and strengths, and teach you new skills to break the negative cycle that keeps you discouraged and unhappy.
Elysian Life Coaching and Counseling Services
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33880
My distinguished background, coupled with my holistic, client-centered, and culturally sensitive approach, ensures that I provide the best possible support for those I serve.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment for individuals struggling with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. My practice integrates a variety of holistic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-informed care. I believe in the importance of addressing the whole person and tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. Whether you're seeking support for managing symptoms, processing past traumas, or improving overall well-being, I am here to support you on your journey.
My distinguished background, coupled with my holistic, client-centered, and culturally sensitive approach, ensures that I provide the best possible support for those I serve.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment for individuals struggling with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. My practice integrates a variety of holistic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-informed care. I believe in the importance of addressing the whole person and tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. Whether you're seeking support for managing symptoms, processing past traumas, or improving overall well-being, I am here to support you on your journey.
Bernadette Alers-Estelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33609
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.
Melissa E. Santana
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Online Only)
With a flexible and integrative approach, I draw from various therapeutic modalities to ensure you receive culturally sensitive and effective support.
Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? If you’re feeling isolated, overwhelmed by your emotions,or having trouble focusing, you’re not alone. As a dedicated counselor, specializing in guiding clients through life’s most challenging transitions, I work with a diverse range of individuals, including college students, seasoned professionals, and retirees. My approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, utilizing specialized psychoeducational tools and effective coping skills. Together, we will alleviate your symptoms and embrace the changes life brings. If you’re tired of facing these struggles alone, I invite you to call.
With a flexible and integrative approach, I draw from various therapeutic modalities to ensure you receive culturally sensitive and effective support.
Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? If you’re feeling isolated, overwhelmed by your emotions,or having trouble focusing, you’re not alone. As a dedicated counselor, specializing in guiding clients through life’s most challenging transitions, I work with a diverse range of individuals, including college students, seasoned professionals, and retirees. My approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, utilizing specialized psychoeducational tools and effective coping skills. Together, we will alleviate your symptoms and embrace the changes life brings. If you’re tired of facing these struggles alone, I invite you to call.
I believe in creating a culturally sensitive space where your background and experiences are respected.
Imagine a place where you feel truly understood, where your struggles are met with compassion, and your goals are nurtured with unwavering support. That's the space I aim to create for my clients. My ideal client is someone who is seeking a safe haven to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating life's transitions. Regardless of the challenges they face, they crave understanding, acceptance, and guidance to navigate through their inner landscape.
I believe in creating a culturally sensitive space where your background and experiences are respected.
Imagine a place where you feel truly understood, where your struggles are met with compassion, and your goals are nurtured with unwavering support. That's the space I aim to create for my clients. My ideal client is someone who is seeking a safe haven to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating life's transitions. Regardless of the challenges they face, they crave understanding, acceptance, and guidance to navigate through their inner landscape.
It is also my priority to maintain a respectful and culturally sensitive approach in my work with clients to ensure therapy is a safe and supportive environment.
I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for support. I work with college students, young professionals and adults who are seeking relief from difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or the impacts of trauma. My professional interests also include identity development and emerging adulthood, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and coping with adjustments and transitions. In therapy, I help you develop self-compassion and personal insight so you can let go of shame and fear, and start building a life worth living.
It is also my priority to maintain a respectful and culturally sensitive approach in my work with clients to ensure therapy is a safe and supportive environment.
I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for support. I work with college students, young professionals and adults who are seeking relief from difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or the impacts of trauma. My professional interests also include identity development and emerging adulthood, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and coping with adjustments and transitions. In therapy, I help you develop self-compassion and personal insight so you can let go of shame and fear, and start building a life worth living.
Sarah Boston
Counselor, NCAC I, CSAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cape Coral, FL 33990 (Online Only)
My mission is to provide culturally sensitive counseling services to adults and children that meet their unique individual needs including healthy relationships with themselves and others to promote healing from various life traumas. I commend you for taking this courageous step toward healing and personal growth. I would like to be a part of your journey towards a happier and more satisfied you.
My mission is to provide culturally sensitive counseling services to adults and children that meet their unique individual needs including healthy relationships with themselves and others to promote healing from various life traumas. I commend you for taking this courageous step toward healing and personal growth. I would like to be a part of your journey towards a happier and more satisfied you.
As a culturally sensitive therapist I believe in honoring each individual's unique strengths and connections that shape their lives.
When is the last time you sincerely offered yourself the unconditional love and acceptance that you give to others? Hi, I'm Nelly! I love to support my clients as I help them uncover the self-compassion they need to truly heal and grow. I specialize with loss and grief, substance abuse and addiction, anxiety, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, caregiver fatigue, and life transitions. I provide therapy in both English and/or Russian.
As a culturally sensitive therapist I believe in honoring each individual's unique strengths and connections that shape their lives.
When is the last time you sincerely offered yourself the unconditional love and acceptance that you give to others? Hi, I'm Nelly! I love to support my clients as I help them uncover the self-compassion they need to truly heal and grow. I specialize with loss and grief, substance abuse and addiction, anxiety, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, caregiver fatigue, and life transitions. I provide therapy in both English and/or Russian.
Toni Kelly Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Your story matters, and we're dedicated to providing the compassionate, culturally sensitive care you deserve.
Our group practice provides a sacred space for women, female-identifying individuals, and BIPOC clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, and trauma. We offer a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed environment where unique experiences are understood and respected. Our therapists empower clients to heal, reclaim peace, and build an authentic life, fostering a true partnership every step of the way on their journey to emotional wellness.
Your story matters, and we're dedicated to providing the compassionate, culturally sensitive care you deserve.
Our group practice provides a sacred space for women, female-identifying individuals, and BIPOC clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, and trauma. We offer a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed environment where unique experiences are understood and respected. Our therapists empower clients to heal, reclaim peace, and build an authentic life, fostering a true partnership every step of the way on their journey to emotional wellness.
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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.