Therapists in Florida
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Cheryl Doxey
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (Online Only)
I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and Solution-Focused techniques from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective.
My ideal client is someone who enters therapy with an open heart, ready to delve into their inner world and unpack their boxes. They come to each session as their true selves, even if they deem their thoughts and emotions complex or challenging. They embrace that therapy is a collaborative journey and are committed to putting in the effort for positive change and growth. Through a blend of positive regard, compassion, honesty, and a shared dedication to growth, we can cultivate an environment where healing and personal development occur organically.
I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and Solution-Focused techniques from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective.
My ideal client is someone who enters therapy with an open heart, ready to delve into their inner world and unpack their boxes. They come to each session as their true selves, even if they deem their thoughts and emotions complex or challenging. They embrace that therapy is a collaborative journey and are committed to putting in the effort for positive change and growth. Through a blend of positive regard, compassion, honesty, and a shared dedication to growth, we can cultivate an environment where healing and personal development occur organically.
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Coral CMHC professionals provide privacy, assistance and counseling to individuals, couples, and families in a culturally sensitive and bilingual environment.
It can be hard to get up day after day and fight through the modern world alone. We are living in a fast paced world where interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety, and fears seem to be at the forefront of so many of our lives. It might not seem like it, but having someone for support through it all can make a difference.
Coral CMHC professionals provide privacy, assistance and counseling to individuals, couples, and families in a culturally sensitive and bilingual environment.
It can be hard to get up day after day and fight through the modern world alone. We are living in a fast paced world where interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety, and fears seem to be at the forefront of so many of our lives. It might not seem like it, but having someone for support through it all can make a difference.
![Photo of Sarah Boston, NCAC I, CSAC, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/362003fa-afd7-49ca-b256-da34016a42b7/3/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Boston
Counselor, NCAC I, CSAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (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.
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Amatullah Ali
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33647 (Online Only)
I provide culturally sensitive care, considering the relationships between religion, culture, race & mental health.
Everyone has unique capabilities that can be used to overcome hardships. With a strengths-based approach, I value the use of trauma-informed care and consideration of the diverse backgrounds & experiences of each client. I'm passionate about helping parents to approach challenging behaviors in children from a perspective of understanding childhood developmental stages and acknowledging every child’s need for emotional safety and connection.
I provide culturally sensitive care, considering the relationships between religion, culture, race & mental health.
Everyone has unique capabilities that can be used to overcome hardships. With a strengths-based approach, I value the use of trauma-informed care and consideration of the diverse backgrounds & experiences of each client. I'm passionate about helping parents to approach challenging behaviors in children from a perspective of understanding childhood developmental stages and acknowledging every child’s need for emotional safety and connection.
![Photo of Sandra Ciasca Rufca Veiga, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bbeeed71-26c2-4712-8fea-ce48b555bc2c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sandra Ciasca Rufca Veiga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
With more than 12years of experience I have dedicated myself to help this community through counseling to nurture their emotions, recover their dignity, self-reliance and promote the community growth by empowering their hope, faith to pursue their goals and dreams. Bridges to the World is the company I own to help people by making connection in different areas including education and volunteer work. I speak English and Portuguese, and I am culturally sensitive.
With more than 12years of experience I have dedicated myself to help this community through counseling to nurture their emotions, recover their dignity, self-reliance and promote the community growth by empowering their hope, faith to pursue their goals and dreams. Bridges to the World is the company I own to help people by making connection in different areas including education and volunteer work. I speak English and Portuguese, and I am culturally sensitive.
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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.
![Photo of Rebecca Ruh, MA, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8ae9b342-8508-4d2f-a359-cecda3fe7e2b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Perhaps you’ve spent years trying to be “perfect” or to feel "good enough" and yet good enough never feels enough. Or maybe the noise of others’ control and desires stifles your own voice. You could be the person constantly taking care of others where you don’t know what it’s like to tend to your own needs. Or perhaps you’ve grown accustomed to hearing that you’re “too sensitive” or “emotional” where you’ve wondered why you feel things so strongly in comparison to others. Whether its shame, stress, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, or another life struggle, we can work together through your adversity.
Perhaps you’ve spent years trying to be “perfect” or to feel "good enough" and yet good enough never feels enough. Or maybe the noise of others’ control and desires stifles your own voice. You could be the person constantly taking care of others where you don’t know what it’s like to tend to your own needs. Or perhaps you’ve grown accustomed to hearing that you’re “too sensitive” or “emotional” where you’ve wondered why you feel things so strongly in comparison to others. Whether its shame, stress, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, or another life struggle, we can work together through your adversity.
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My approach is tailored to the unique circumstances of each individual and/or family’s needs while emphasizing culturally sensitive practices.
I have experience in treating Post Traumatic Stress, high family conflict, reunification therapy, parenting concerns, mood disorders, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and comprehensive psychological evaluations. Additionally, I have extensive experience in treating medical adherence related issues, coping with chronic medical conditions and medical trauma.
My approach is tailored to the unique circumstances of each individual and/or family’s needs while emphasizing culturally sensitive practices.
I have experience in treating Post Traumatic Stress, high family conflict, reunification therapy, parenting concerns, mood disorders, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and comprehensive psychological evaluations. Additionally, I have extensive experience in treating medical adherence related issues, coping with chronic medical conditions and medical trauma.
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As a culturally sensitive therapist, I truly succeeded at helping patients alleviate crisis, facilitate well-being and growth, and enhance personal relationships.
Are you waking up a 3 a.m. worrying about your problems? Let me use my 20 years of proven professional experience to help you! I will listen to you empathetically and together we will come up with a plan. I use evidence-based interventions that suit your individual case to help you improve, resolve problems, and create the changes you desire. I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety, surviving the impact of a trauma, life transition, work-related stress, grief and loss, relationship problems, low self-esteem, children behavior problems at home and at school, ADHD, parenting.
As a culturally sensitive therapist, I truly succeeded at helping patients alleviate crisis, facilitate well-being and growth, and enhance personal relationships.
Are you waking up a 3 a.m. worrying about your problems? Let me use my 20 years of proven professional experience to help you! I will listen to you empathetically and together we will come up with a plan. I use evidence-based interventions that suit your individual case to help you improve, resolve problems, and create the changes you desire. I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety, surviving the impact of a trauma, life transition, work-related stress, grief and loss, relationship problems, low self-esteem, children behavior problems at home and at school, ADHD, parenting.
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I am a board certified clinical psychologist and have experience working in private practice, hospitals, residential facilities, and outpatient agencies providing psychotherapy to adolescents and adults through individual, couples, and family formats.My specialties include the treatment of eating disorders depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties. I am able to fluently provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese I take a warm, culturally-sensitive, individualized, and collaborative approach to provide a safe environment, where my clients can feel comfortable discussing their life goals.
I am a board certified clinical psychologist and have experience working in private practice, hospitals, residential facilities, and outpatient agencies providing psychotherapy to adolescents and adults through individual, couples, and family formats.My specialties include the treatment of eating disorders depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties. I am able to fluently provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese I take a warm, culturally-sensitive, individualized, and collaborative approach to provide a safe environment, where my clients can feel comfortable discussing their life goals.
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Available for In-Person sessions only for Miami clients. I am a licensed therapist in Florida and Nevada. Latinx open-minded, culturally sensitive, specializing in couples therapy. I also use EMDR and enjoy working with women in tapping into their power and healing from their wounds. I work with individuals to assist them in overcoming harmful behaviors, low self-esteem, social anxiety, eating difficulties, and phases of life changes. I am a trauma-focused certified therapist and can assist those in recovery from traumatic events such as abuse, racism, and discrimination, loss.
Available for In-Person sessions only for Miami clients. I am a licensed therapist in Florida and Nevada. Latinx open-minded, culturally sensitive, specializing in couples therapy. I also use EMDR and enjoy working with women in tapping into their power and healing from their wounds. I work with individuals to assist them in overcoming harmful behaviors, low self-esteem, social anxiety, eating difficulties, and phases of life changes. I am a trauma-focused certified therapist and can assist those in recovery from traumatic events such as abuse, racism, and discrimination, loss.
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![Photo of Ana Gouvea, LMHC, PhD, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ca2c8c1c-4b65-4ea7-89ab-eee952820f47/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Ph.D. in Linguistics. I have certifications in Trauma treatment and in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness for treating Children and Teens. I have experience in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, domestic violence, grief, abuse, ADHD, anger issues, self-esteem, and stress management. I offer respectful culturally-sensitive counseling services in different languages to individuals, couples and families with the aim of promoting self-growth, balance, empowerment, quality of life, and well being.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Ph.D. in Linguistics. I have certifications in Trauma treatment and in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness for treating Children and Teens. I have experience in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, domestic violence, grief, abuse, ADHD, anger issues, self-esteem, and stress management. I offer respectful culturally-sensitive counseling services in different languages to individuals, couples and families with the aim of promoting self-growth, balance, empowerment, quality of life, and well being.
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Sherida Gayle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, IMH-E®
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Coral Springs, FL 33071 (Online Only)
Throughout the therapeutic process, I provide a non-judgmental, supportive, honest, safe and culturally sensitive environment to facilitate change and growth.
Welcome to the sunny corner of Florida, where I, your Caribbean therapist, am on a mission to sprinkle a bit of sunshine into the lives of hardworking professionals like you! With a heart full of warmth, I am here to help you navigate the twists and turns of work, family, and everything in between. Drawing from my own Caribbean roots, I understand the intricacies of the immigrant experience, the challenges of a Caribbean American upbringing, and the delicate dance of cultural assimilation. Together, we'll celebrate your unique identity and empower you to thrive.
Throughout the therapeutic process, I provide a non-judgmental, supportive, honest, safe and culturally sensitive environment to facilitate change and growth.
Welcome to the sunny corner of Florida, where I, your Caribbean therapist, am on a mission to sprinkle a bit of sunshine into the lives of hardworking professionals like you! With a heart full of warmth, I am here to help you navigate the twists and turns of work, family, and everything in between. Drawing from my own Caribbean roots, I understand the intricacies of the immigrant experience, the challenges of a Caribbean American upbringing, and the delicate dance of cultural assimilation. Together, we'll celebrate your unique identity and empower you to thrive.
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Santana is competent in providing culturally sensitive short- and long-term psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
Dr. Ana Santana is a Bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist, for the state of Florida. She specializes in psychotherapy, neuropsychological evaluations, psychoeducational and vocational rehabilitation psychodiagnostic testing for job-related recommendations. She has received extensive bilingual training conducting neuropsychological evaluations with neurologically impaired outpatients and inpatients, with a diverse clinical diagnosis including traumatic brain injury; polytrauma; cerebrovascular accidents and a variety of neurological and medical disorders. Her approach to psychotherapy is cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused and empirically based treatments. Within her approach she integrates therapeutic modalities that work best with the treatment needs of the individual.
Santana is competent in providing culturally sensitive short- and long-term psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
Dr. Ana Santana is a Bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist, for the state of Florida. She specializes in psychotherapy, neuropsychological evaluations, psychoeducational and vocational rehabilitation psychodiagnostic testing for job-related recommendations. She has received extensive bilingual training conducting neuropsychological evaluations with neurologically impaired outpatients and inpatients, with a diverse clinical diagnosis including traumatic brain injury; polytrauma; cerebrovascular accidents and a variety of neurological and medical disorders. Her approach to psychotherapy is cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused and empirically based treatments. Within her approach she integrates therapeutic modalities that work best with the treatment needs of the individual.
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I am dedicated to providing an individualized, culturally sensitive, and neurodiversity affirming healing experience characterized by skill building and compassion.
Deciding who to entrust with the mental health needs for you or your family is a daunting task. TESTING: adolescent and adult autism, ADHD, and diagnostic clarity. THERAPY: You may be seeking therapy to make sense of distressing events from your past, for a better understanding of yourself, to cope with overwhelming emotions, or to manage relationships/family dynamics. You may be having difficulty controlling self-critical thoughts or worries that are now interfering with daily life or relationships. You're seeing others meet their goals and you're wondering what makes it so difficult for you to do the same.
I am dedicated to providing an individualized, culturally sensitive, and neurodiversity affirming healing experience characterized by skill building and compassion.
Deciding who to entrust with the mental health needs for you or your family is a daunting task. TESTING: adolescent and adult autism, ADHD, and diagnostic clarity. THERAPY: You may be seeking therapy to make sense of distressing events from your past, for a better understanding of yourself, to cope with overwhelming emotions, or to manage relationships/family dynamics. You may be having difficulty controlling self-critical thoughts or worries that are now interfering with daily life or relationships. You're seeing others meet their goals and you're wondering what makes it so difficult for you to do the same.
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Firmly believing that culture influences how we understand and cope with mental illness, Sandra practices culturally sensitive care.
Sandra is a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida and a Master’s of Education in Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from the University of Louisville.In addition to her extensive counseling experience, Sandra is a Certified School Counselor who has worked in Pinellas and Pasco County Schools, providing her with a profound understanding of the socioemotional dynamics and challenges within the educational environment.
Firmly believing that culture influences how we understand and cope with mental illness, Sandra practices culturally sensitive care.
Sandra is a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida and a Master’s of Education in Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from the University of Louisville.In addition to her extensive counseling experience, Sandra is a Certified School Counselor who has worked in Pinellas and Pasco County Schools, providing her with a profound understanding of the socioemotional dynamics and challenges within the educational environment.
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Carolina Leon
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, NCC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 (Online Only)
Welcome to a nurturing space for growth. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist, I provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families facing various challenges. Whether it's navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or communication breakdowns, I offer a culturally sensitive approach in a safe environment. Together, we will identify strengths, values, and goals, working towards a more fulfilling life. With my expertise and dedication to your well-being, I am committed to guiding you through your journey of healing and empowerment. Let's embark on this transformative path together.
Welcome to a nurturing space for growth. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist, I provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families facing various challenges. Whether it's navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or communication breakdowns, I offer a culturally sensitive approach in a safe environment. Together, we will identify strengths, values, and goals, working towards a more fulfilling life. With my expertise and dedication to your well-being, I am committed to guiding you through your journey of healing and empowerment. Let's embark on this transformative path together.
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Kourtney Mikell
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, LMSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Fort Myers, FL 33913 (Online Only)
Whether you're seeking support for personal growth, life transitions, or looking to enhance your relationships, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and well-being. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with a passion to provide person-centered, strengths based, trauma informed, and culturally sensitive treatment. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to therapy, which is why I approach each client based on their individual needs.
Whether you're seeking support for personal growth, life transitions, or looking to enhance your relationships, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and well-being. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with a passion to provide person-centered, strengths based, trauma informed, and culturally sensitive treatment. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to therapy, which is why I approach each client based on their individual needs.
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As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, I see myself as a guide in the counseling relationship to help clients navigate life challenges. I aim to create a culturally sensitive, safe, non-judgmental space that allows for collaboration and exploration of strengths and the development of new skills to promote self-growth.
As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, I see myself as a guide in the counseling relationship to help clients navigate life challenges. I aim to create a culturally sensitive, safe, non-judgmental space that allows for collaboration and exploration of strengths and the development of new skills to promote self-growth.
![Photo of Leslie Villodas, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9c258878-b94b-4d99-9752-a8277625f064/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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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.