Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Illinois
My multicultural work experience tailor my clinical approach from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and person-centered lens.
It is okay to feel chaotic or stuck in oneself, relationships, or family systems. Therapy with me is collaborative; nurturing a space that feels brave, nonjudgmental, and warm for each of you. My clinical belief is that in therapy, we may go through emotional challenges, which may come with pain and sorrow, alongside realization and compassion. To experience the healing we seek, we want to make rooms for emotions, thoughts, and experiences that are uncomfortable and hurtful. I know it takes a lot of courage to do so, and I would love to go on this journey with you.
My multicultural work experience tailor my clinical approach from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and person-centered lens.
It is okay to feel chaotic or stuck in oneself, relationships, or family systems. Therapy with me is collaborative; nurturing a space that feels brave, nonjudgmental, and warm for each of you. My clinical belief is that in therapy, we may go through emotional challenges, which may come with pain and sorrow, alongside realization and compassion. To experience the healing we seek, we want to make rooms for emotions, thoughts, and experiences that are uncomfortable and hurtful. I know it takes a lot of courage to do so, and I would love to go on this journey with you.
Ashley Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I provide a space where individuals can embrace their authentic selves and gain the tools needed to navigate life's challenges. I believe in the power of storytelling and believe that each of my clients, from young children to my adult clients, have a story to tell. I see my role as amplifying their stories. Therefore, a fundamental aspect of my practice is to create a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed environment for my clients where they are empowered to share their stories. In this, they find hope and healing.
As a therapist, I provide a space where individuals can embrace their authentic selves and gain the tools needed to navigate life's challenges. I believe in the power of storytelling and believe that each of my clients, from young children to my adult clients, have a story to tell. I see my role as amplifying their stories. Therefore, a fundamental aspect of my practice is to create a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed environment for my clients where they are empowered to share their stories. In this, they find hope and healing.
Mika Kondo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (Online Only)
I have been honored to work with individuals and families since 1999. Life can at times be a bumpy ride, and sometimes we might feel stuck not knowing how to handle certain situations, but my core belief is that we all have the inner ability to make each life experience a growing opportunity. I support clients by using collaborative, compassionate, and culturally-sensitive approaches. I also incorporate mindfulness and gratitude and strive to offer clients a safe and caring space throughout their journey.
I have been honored to work with individuals and families since 1999. Life can at times be a bumpy ride, and sometimes we might feel stuck not knowing how to handle certain situations, but my core belief is that we all have the inner ability to make each life experience a growing opportunity. I support clients by using collaborative, compassionate, and culturally-sensitive approaches. I also incorporate mindfulness and gratitude and strive to offer clients a safe and caring space throughout their journey.
As a Southside native, I love working with the communities that have shaped me and given me so much. I am aware of how our decisions can affect our entire family system and therefore, using a culturally sensitive approach, we will work together to find solutions and set goals based on what is important to you. I am especially passionate about helping clients build their self-esteem and challenge those negative thoughts that can make our day-to-day seem so much more difficult. I enjoy working with teens and adults of all genders, but I specialize in helping women overcome emotional, relational, and societal barriers.
As a Southside native, I love working with the communities that have shaped me and given me so much. I am aware of how our decisions can affect our entire family system and therefore, using a culturally sensitive approach, we will work together to find solutions and set goals based on what is important to you. I am especially passionate about helping clients build their self-esteem and challenge those negative thoughts that can make our day-to-day seem so much more difficult. I enjoy working with teens and adults of all genders, but I specialize in helping women overcome emotional, relational, and societal barriers.
Allowing yourself to be supported is the first step towards becoming your best self. However, without adequate support, overcoming feelings of sadness, overwhelm, disconnection or insecurity can be an exhausting and isolating experience. This is why I understand the importance of finding the right therapist. You may be seeking to feel truly heard and understood without judgment by someone you can trust to help you feel more grounded, confident, and satisfied in your everyday life. As a therapist, my main goal is to create that safe and trusting relationship to guide and empower you towards achieving ultimate personal growth.
Allowing yourself to be supported is the first step towards becoming your best self. However, without adequate support, overcoming feelings of sadness, overwhelm, disconnection or insecurity can be an exhausting and isolating experience. This is why I understand the importance of finding the right therapist. You may be seeking to feel truly heard and understood without judgment by someone you can trust to help you feel more grounded, confident, and satisfied in your everyday life. As a therapist, my main goal is to create that safe and trusting relationship to guide and empower you towards achieving ultimate personal growth.
Pinal (Inna) Patel, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (Online Only)
I offer virtual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults in Illinois and Arizona. My holistic and eclectic treatment approach draws from strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, positive psychology, culturally sensitive, and mindfulness-based theories to understand problems and bring about growth and change. I believe every individual is unique and treatment is tailored to the individual’s needs. I value client self-determination and feel empowering clients to participate in their treatment process actively is essential. Sessions focus on building on an individual’s strength and capacity for change while addressing the stressor.
I offer virtual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults in Illinois and Arizona. My holistic and eclectic treatment approach draws from strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, positive psychology, culturally sensitive, and mindfulness-based theories to understand problems and bring about growth and change. I believe every individual is unique and treatment is tailored to the individual’s needs. I value client self-determination and feel empowering clients to participate in their treatment process actively is essential. Sessions focus on building on an individual’s strength and capacity for change while addressing the stressor.
I also work to incorporate language and interventions that are culturally sensitive and inclusive of race, gender, age, ethnicity and sexuality.
As an individual, whom has also dismantled her own shame concerning past relational patterns; I wish to ensure that the individuals I interact with feel seen in theirs; without judgement. Along with feeling validated when going through the overwhelming process of grief, that accompanies change/growth. My intent is never to tell you your story, but rather help you find your emotional language to express it at your comfort. Rather than being your voice, I wish to help you find yours. Which may look unique for each person, and incorporate other mediums such as art or music; as opposed to just words.
I also work to incorporate language and interventions that are culturally sensitive and inclusive of race, gender, age, ethnicity and sexuality.
As an individual, whom has also dismantled her own shame concerning past relational patterns; I wish to ensure that the individuals I interact with feel seen in theirs; without judgement. Along with feeling validated when going through the overwhelming process of grief, that accompanies change/growth. My intent is never to tell you your story, but rather help you find your emotional language to express it at your comfort. Rather than being your voice, I wish to help you find yours. Which may look unique for each person, and incorporate other mediums such as art or music; as opposed to just words.
The Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc., formerly known as the Pilsen-Little Village Community Mental Health Center, has provided culturally sensitive services to a multi-cultural population for over 40 years. Established in 1967 by community members seeking to address an evident gap in mental health care, the Center offers quality and affordable services to persons with limited financial resources.
The Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc., formerly known as the Pilsen-Little Village Community Mental Health Center, has provided culturally sensitive services to a multi-cultural population for over 40 years. Established in 1967 by community members seeking to address an evident gap in mental health care, the Center offers quality and affordable services to persons with limited financial resources.
I use techniques including Feminist Theory, Culturally Sensitive and Multicultural, Adlerian, Existential, Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), Person Centered,Reiki Energy Healing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), career counseling, yoga.
If you identify as LGBTQIA+, femme, and/ or a person of color you may be facing obstacles or concerns in your life that are heavy on your mind. The weight of your worries may be leaving you feeling sad, frustrated, afraid or even angry. It may feel bigger than what you have time for right now, causing you to hold back when you want to say something. It may be more and more difficult to disclose any of these feelings to anyone without falling apart. It’s okay to feel sadness, frustration or anger and it is okay to take time to talk about it. You can learn to allow room for all of your feelings.
I use techniques including Feminist Theory, Culturally Sensitive and Multicultural, Adlerian, Existential, Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), Person Centered,Reiki Energy Healing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), career counseling, yoga.
If you identify as LGBTQIA+, femme, and/ or a person of color you may be facing obstacles or concerns in your life that are heavy on your mind. The weight of your worries may be leaving you feeling sad, frustrated, afraid or even angry. It may feel bigger than what you have time for right now, causing you to hold back when you want to say something. It may be more and more difficult to disclose any of these feelings to anyone without falling apart. It’s okay to feel sadness, frustration or anger and it is okay to take time to talk about it. You can learn to allow room for all of your feelings.
Morgan Eslinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I am passionate about using a culturally sensitive and trauma informed lens to honor your unique background and experiences.
As your therapist, my goal is to offer you a dedicated place to navigate life’s challenges and to offer you tools that will help you foster long-term growth and change. Whether those challenges include depression, anxiety, strained relationships, or low self-esteem, I want to work with you to increase your quality of life.
I am passionate about using a culturally sensitive and trauma informed lens to honor your unique background and experiences.
As your therapist, my goal is to offer you a dedicated place to navigate life’s challenges and to offer you tools that will help you foster long-term growth and change. Whether those challenges include depression, anxiety, strained relationships, or low self-esteem, I want to work with you to increase your quality of life.
Lisha Patel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
I support children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders. My expertise extends to individuals from South Asian communities, providing culturally sensitive care that acknowledges and respects their backgrounds. My clients seek to understand their emotions, manage symptoms, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth. I aim to help them find balance, build resilience, and lead more fulfilling lives through empathetic and effective therapeutic approaches.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders. My expertise extends to individuals from South Asian communities, providing culturally sensitive care that acknowledges and respects their backgrounds. My clients seek to understand their emotions, manage symptoms, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth. I aim to help them find balance, build resilience, and lead more fulfilling lives through empathetic and effective therapeutic approaches.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skokie, IL 60076 (Online Only)
As a second-generation woman of color, I have extensive experience working with clients from various diverse backgrounds. Some of my specialties include PTSD, complex/intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, family/relationship conflicts, postpartum issues, self-esteem, stress, etc. Coming from a community health background, I invest in the needs of clients that come from traditionally underserved communities. I also have considerable experience and strengths in spiritually-integrated holistic psychotherapy, incorporating values one holds into their therapeutic needs and goals.
As a second-generation woman of color, I have extensive experience working with clients from various diverse backgrounds. Some of my specialties include PTSD, complex/intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, family/relationship conflicts, postpartum issues, self-esteem, stress, etc. Coming from a community health background, I invest in the needs of clients that come from traditionally underserved communities. I also have considerable experience and strengths in spiritually-integrated holistic psychotherapy, incorporating values one holds into their therapeutic needs and goals.
I'm dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care for BIPOC/Asian individuals and couples, 1st and 2nd+ generation immigrants, international students/sojourners, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with religious or spiritual backgrounds. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, religious trauma, generational/complex trauma, eating disorder, body image issues, cultural/racial/sexual identity issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, stress, family and relationship issues, men’s issues (sexual and non sexual), and other challenges one might face.
I'm dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care for BIPOC/Asian individuals and couples, 1st and 2nd+ generation immigrants, international students/sojourners, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with religious or spiritual backgrounds. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, religious trauma, generational/complex trauma, eating disorder, body image issues, cultural/racial/sexual identity issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, stress, family and relationship issues, men’s issues (sexual and non sexual), and other challenges one might face.
Mandy Yingzi Zhang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60637 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm passionate about working with individuals to address issues such as emotional regulation, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, cultural conflict, trauma, stress management, and life transitions. As an Asian therapist, I have extensive experience working with different generations of Asian immigrants, multicultural individuals, and others in marginalized communities. I aim to bring mental health services to underserved communities in a linguistically appropriate and culturally sensitive manner. With my friendly and humble personality, I establish a compassionate, comfortable and safe space for my client to be where they are.
I'm passionate about working with individuals to address issues such as emotional regulation, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, cultural conflict, trauma, stress management, and life transitions. As an Asian therapist, I have extensive experience working with different generations of Asian immigrants, multicultural individuals, and others in marginalized communities. I aim to bring mental health services to underserved communities in a linguistically appropriate and culturally sensitive manner. With my friendly and humble personality, I establish a compassionate, comfortable and safe space for my client to be where they are.
I am culturally sensitive and LGBTQ+ affirming.
My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself YOU want to be. I provide a positive, compassionate, judgment-free environment, allowing you to be yourself from the first session. When you are in a session with me, you can expect to feel respected, heard, and understood, all while continuing to address your needs. Every session will be catered to you and your specific challenges at that time. I can help you manage anxiety, symptoms of depression, relationship challenges, workplace struggles, or just the stressors of daily life, along with anything else in between. Together, we will make you better.
I am culturally sensitive and LGBTQ+ affirming.
My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself YOU want to be. I provide a positive, compassionate, judgment-free environment, allowing you to be yourself from the first session. When you are in a session with me, you can expect to feel respected, heard, and understood, all while continuing to address your needs. Every session will be catered to you and your specific challenges at that time. I can help you manage anxiety, symptoms of depression, relationship challenges, workplace struggles, or just the stressors of daily life, along with anything else in between. Together, we will make you better.
My mission is to support, assist and empower African Americans and youth of color by providing culturally sensitive, patient centered and community-engaged clinical care to help heal and begin anew.
Do you feel like the weight of the world is weighing you down? Life’s struggles are becoming unmanageable? Managing family, relationships and job is getting too hard? I help clients find a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships. We can partner to identify what works and what doesn’t to create a new path that works better. I have experience with individual, family, and group modalities and will use an integrative approach based on your needs. This may include: client-centered, mindfulness, solution focused, and trauma-informed techniques.
My mission is to support, assist and empower African Americans and youth of color by providing culturally sensitive, patient centered and community-engaged clinical care to help heal and begin anew.
Do you feel like the weight of the world is weighing you down? Life’s struggles are becoming unmanageable? Managing family, relationships and job is getting too hard? I help clients find a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships. We can partner to identify what works and what doesn’t to create a new path that works better. I have experience with individual, family, and group modalities and will use an integrative approach based on your needs. This may include: client-centered, mindfulness, solution focused, and trauma-informed techniques.
Dr. Cadmona A Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, FT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
I believe dimensions of culture, like race, sexual orientation, class, ethnicity, gender, or religion impact our lives and I explore these areas as a key part of providing culturally sensitive therapy.
Hello, I'm Dr. Cadmona Hall, and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with couples, individuals, and families. I bring passion and energy to the therapy room. I believe you have the ability to heal difficulties in your lives but you may need some extra help and specific tools. I want you to have a happy, healthy and productive life. I'm here to work together with you to accomplish your goals.
I believe dimensions of culture, like race, sexual orientation, class, ethnicity, gender, or religion impact our lives and I explore these areas as a key part of providing culturally sensitive therapy.
Hello, I'm Dr. Cadmona Hall, and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with couples, individuals, and families. I bring passion and energy to the therapy room. I believe you have the ability to heal difficulties in your lives but you may need some extra help and specific tools. I want you to have a happy, healthy and productive life. I'm here to work together with you to accomplish your goals.
Montcerrat G Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Cicero, IL 60804 (Online Only)
I help young adults and teenagers, especially those from the Latino community, by offering culturally sensitive support for anxiety, depression, and identity challenges.
My ideal client is a young Latino adult or teenager facing challenges like anxiety, depression, and cultural pressures. They need a culturally sensitive space to explore their identity, manage stress, and build coping skills. Their goals include gaining confidence, reducing mental health symptoms, and developing resilience. They seek understanding and empowerment, motivated by the desire to overcome barriers and contribute positively to their community. They want a therapist who supports their journey toward wellness and success.
I help young adults and teenagers, especially those from the Latino community, by offering culturally sensitive support for anxiety, depression, and identity challenges.
My ideal client is a young Latino adult or teenager facing challenges like anxiety, depression, and cultural pressures. They need a culturally sensitive space to explore their identity, manage stress, and build coping skills. Their goals include gaining confidence, reducing mental health symptoms, and developing resilience. They seek understanding and empowerment, motivated by the desire to overcome barriers and contribute positively to their community. They want a therapist who supports their journey toward wellness and success.
Nancy Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
I provide a culturally sensitive, emotionally and compassion focused treatment approach.
Now Accepting County Care. Ready to start the next phase in your life? I am available for you, to guide you, listen to you and to learn from your experiences. We will form an individualized space for your worries, thoughts and stories. You will have a safe space to explore your next steps into bettering your mental health. Lista(o) para entrar a la nueva etapa de tu vida? Estoy disponible para ti, para guiar, escuchar y aprender de tus experiencias. Construiremos un espacio para tus pensamientos, preocupaciones y historias. Tendras un lugar sano y seguro para poder explorar los siguientes pasos para mejorar tu salud mental.
I provide a culturally sensitive, emotionally and compassion focused treatment approach.
Now Accepting County Care. Ready to start the next phase in your life? I am available for you, to guide you, listen to you and to learn from your experiences. We will form an individualized space for your worries, thoughts and stories. You will have a safe space to explore your next steps into bettering your mental health. Lista(o) para entrar a la nueva etapa de tu vida? Estoy disponible para ti, para guiar, escuchar y aprender de tus experiencias. Construiremos un espacio para tus pensamientos, preocupaciones y historias. Tendras un lugar sano y seguro para poder explorar los siguientes pasos para mejorar tu salud mental.
