Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Danville, KY
Are you tired of having to explain your multiple identities and their impact on your personhood to professionals in the medical and helping fields? Do you sometimes feel like you've managed to score a BINGO of intersectionalities which prevents nearly everyone from understanding most of you? Have you "done the work" but are finding yourself frustrated about how nobody else in your life has? Let's talk about it! I specialize in working with folks who are chronically ill, disabled, queer, and/or neurodivergent, and I feel comfortable working cross-culturally and with many forms of spirituality. I see individual adults and adolescents.
Are you tired of having to explain your multiple identities and their impact on your personhood to professionals in the medical and helping fields? Do you sometimes feel like you've managed to score a BINGO of intersectionalities which prevents nearly everyone from understanding most of you? Have you "done the work" but are finding yourself frustrated about how nobody else in your life has? Let's talk about it! I specialize in working with folks who are chronically ill, disabled, queer, and/or neurodivergent, and I feel comfortable working cross-culturally and with many forms of spirituality. I see individual adults and adolescents.
Danville Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Danville, KY 40422
Danville Counseling Center is dedicated to serving the emotional and mental health needs in our community. Our office is located in downtown Danville and houses ten qualified mental health professionals. Our staff specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction and helping you recover from traumatic experiences through the use of progressive treatments including EMDR and TF-CBT. At Danville Counseling we believe in treating the whole person by coming to understand the stressors that are taking place and helping you build resiliency and coping skills to improve overall wellness.
Danville Counseling Center is dedicated to serving the emotional and mental health needs in our community. Our office is located in downtown Danville and houses ten qualified mental health professionals. Our staff specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction and helping you recover from traumatic experiences through the use of progressive treatments including EMDR and TF-CBT. At Danville Counseling we believe in treating the whole person by coming to understand the stressors that are taking place and helping you build resiliency and coping skills to improve overall wellness.
Mark Elliott Porter II
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , LPCA
Verified Verified
Danville, KY 40422
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their full potential. My goal is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss their concerns and work towards meaningful personal growth. Whether you're dealing with a specific issue or seeking overall mental wellness, I am here to support you on your path.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their full potential. My goal is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss their concerns and work towards meaningful personal growth. Whether you're dealing with a specific issue or seeking overall mental wellness, I am here to support you on your path.
Anika Gooch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Danville, KY 40422 (Online Only)
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. You deserve a life worth living! Whether you are a parent looking for a therapist to work with your child/teenager or an adult struggling to find their purpose in life, you have the ability to become the best version of yourself. As your therapist, I would help you discover your strengths & develop a confidence in your abilities to better understand your emotions and make life more meaningful.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. You deserve a life worth living! Whether you are a parent looking for a therapist to work with your child/teenager or an adult struggling to find their purpose in life, you have the ability to become the best version of yourself. As your therapist, I would help you discover your strengths & develop a confidence in your abilities to better understand your emotions and make life more meaningful.
Hello! I'm a queer clinical psychologist who specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community and treating Eating disorders, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Mind-body and Health psychology-related concerns. Given that our identities shape all of our life experiences, I strive to understand clients’ cultural backgrounds and integrate this into the therapeutic process. If you are struggling with navigating minority stress, gender and/or sexual identity development, anxiety, disordered eating, negative body image, or OCD, and your mental health is not where you want it to be, you are not alone and I am here to help.
Hello! I'm a queer clinical psychologist who specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community and treating Eating disorders, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Mind-body and Health psychology-related concerns. Given that our identities shape all of our life experiences, I strive to understand clients’ cultural backgrounds and integrate this into the therapeutic process. If you are struggling with navigating minority stress, gender and/or sexual identity development, anxiety, disordered eating, negative body image, or OCD, and your mental health is not where you want it to be, you are not alone and I am here to help.
Online Therapists
Haley Bosemer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40218
I use trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy ART, solution-focused, CBT, AFCBT, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, that are culturally sensitive with the goal to empower my clients and meet their goals.
Life can be hard, sometimes we need a little support to meet our full potential. Having someone who can get you there may be the missing piece. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ptsd, unresolved trauma, substance use, family conflict or maybe you just need someone to support your journey, I can assist you. You do not have do this alone. I use evidence based practices to enhance your strengths and help decrease your barriers. We will modify a treatment plan together to cater to your specific needs and work towards meeting your goals. You can do this!
I use trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy ART, solution-focused, CBT, AFCBT, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, that are culturally sensitive with the goal to empower my clients and meet their goals.
Life can be hard, sometimes we need a little support to meet our full potential. Having someone who can get you there may be the missing piece. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ptsd, unresolved trauma, substance use, family conflict or maybe you just need someone to support your journey, I can assist you. You do not have do this alone. I use evidence based practices to enhance your strengths and help decrease your barriers. We will modify a treatment plan together to cater to your specific needs and work towards meeting your goals. You can do this!
Parker Bowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40299 (Online Only)
I am committed to creating a welcoming and culturally sensitive space, including gender and poly affirming care.
Our mental health doesn't exist in a bubble: we are all deeply impacted by our increasingly turbulent world, including political instability and climate change. This turbulence is exacerbated if we're also struggling with depression, anxiety, developmental trauma, substance use, relationship challenges or life transitions. My approach to therapy meets at the intersection of your inner and outer worlds. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the root causes of your symptoms so that we can co-create an actionable path towards healing and living a more meaningful day-to-day life.
I am committed to creating a welcoming and culturally sensitive space, including gender and poly affirming care.
Our mental health doesn't exist in a bubble: we are all deeply impacted by our increasingly turbulent world, including political instability and climate change. This turbulence is exacerbated if we're also struggling with depression, anxiety, developmental trauma, substance use, relationship challenges or life transitions. My approach to therapy meets at the intersection of your inner and outer worlds. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the root causes of your symptoms so that we can co-create an actionable path towards healing and living a more meaningful day-to-day life.
Lindsey M Lowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
The most common form of suffering I see in people is when they no longer trust themselves. If you are struggling with habits that are harmful; whether it be drug or alcohol addiction, eating or spending money in harmful ways, there is hope that you can trust yourself again. Suffering comes in many forms, but for all in pain there is a way to heal and to feel safe again. My job is to help you find that.
The most common form of suffering I see in people is when they no longer trust themselves. If you are struggling with habits that are harmful; whether it be drug or alcohol addiction, eating or spending money in harmful ways, there is hope that you can trust yourself again. Suffering comes in many forms, but for all in pain there is a way to heal and to feel safe again. My job is to help you find that.
Nick Rogell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, CMPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Overcome performance anxiety and burnout while enhancing your mental resilience and achieving peak performance in your chosen field. You are in the right place. As a licensed therapist (LPCC) and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology), I work with adult (18+) athletes, musicians, performers and public speakers facing intense pressure to excel.
Overcome performance anxiety and burnout while enhancing your mental resilience and achieving peak performance in your chosen field. You are in the right place. As a licensed therapist (LPCC) and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology), I work with adult (18+) athletes, musicians, performers and public speakers facing intense pressure to excel.
Laurel Sims-Stewart
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, ATR, IMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40204
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the first step toward your own healing or help for your teen can feel overwhelming, but with the right support it doesn't have to be. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and person-centered environment for each of my clients. My goal is to walk with you on this journey, empowering you or your teen to feel confident in making positive changes.
Taking the first step toward your own healing or help for your teen can feel overwhelming, but with the right support it doesn't have to be. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and person-centered environment for each of my clients. My goal is to walk with you on this journey, empowering you or your teen to feel confident in making positive changes.
Maria Cristal Encarnación
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
Waitlist for new clients
Working with you means having someone who truly listens to your pain, no matter its form. Whether it's anxiety, depression, shame, or fear, I'm here to walk beside you, helping you not just cope - but thrive. In a world that often tells us to bear our burdens alone, especially under the pressures of society, culture, or family, it can all become overwhelming. This pain can seep into every facet of our lives. You deserve a compassionate, empathetic space to release the pain you've been carrying for so long.
Working with you means having someone who truly listens to your pain, no matter its form. Whether it's anxiety, depression, shame, or fear, I'm here to walk beside you, helping you not just cope - but thrive. In a world that often tells us to bear our burdens alone, especially under the pressures of society, culture, or family, it can all become overwhelming. This pain can seep into every facet of our lives. You deserve a compassionate, empathetic space to release the pain you've been carrying for so long.
K. Vanessa Blades
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MAC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40204
Waitlist for new clients
Making the decision to begin or continue counseling can feel like a vulnerable and challenging process for a person and entire family. Vanessa is committed to creating a safe space (as an ally and advocate with you) as we explore your strengths and work towards a more helpful, balanced, and rewarding present and future. Vanessa uses her professional and personal experience and knowledge to assist individuals and families in moving towards their goals.
Making the decision to begin or continue counseling can feel like a vulnerable and challenging process for a person and entire family. Vanessa is committed to creating a safe space (as an ally and advocate with you) as we explore your strengths and work towards a more helpful, balanced, and rewarding present and future. Vanessa uses her professional and personal experience and knowledge to assist individuals and families in moving towards their goals.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults from various cultural backgrounds, ages, sexualities, and gender expressions, with various goals, trauma histories, diagnoses, and physical health conditions. My professional interests include intergenerational healing, the impact of marginalization on health, LGBTQ identities and experiences, inner child work, and the use of expressive arts in healing.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults from various cultural backgrounds, ages, sexualities, and gender expressions, with various goals, trauma histories, diagnoses, and physical health conditions. My professional interests include intergenerational healing, the impact of marginalization on health, LGBTQ identities and experiences, inner child work, and the use of expressive arts in healing.
Terence Rozzell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40202
This has been extremely valuable in developing my clinical skills and ability to understand and help a wide variety of people from various backgrounds. The next invaluable contribution to my clinical abilities is my Mother, Elizabeth, an extremely wise, loving woman of deep spirituality and profound critical thinking skills. She taught me, "Everyone I know knows something I don't." This makes every single person of unique intrinsic value. I have been a professional counselor for over 20 years.
This has been extremely valuable in developing my clinical skills and ability to understand and help a wide variety of people from various backgrounds. The next invaluable contribution to my clinical abilities is my Mother, Elizabeth, an extremely wise, loving woman of deep spirituality and profound critical thinking skills. She taught me, "Everyone I know knows something I don't." This makes every single person of unique intrinsic value. I have been a professional counselor for over 20 years.
Michael Shacklette
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Campbellsville, KY 42718 (Online Only)
Evening Availability -Maybe you are aware of what issues you need help to resolve and are needing help with the next step, maybe you have an “itch” that something is not quite right but you are not sure what direction to take, or maybe you are feeling lost or confused in this adventure we call life. I welcome all to participate in the therapy process regardless of where a person is in that journey. I am honored to meet every person in their current space, whether it means starting with building the beginning steps of insight or continuing work on a long-discovered issue.
Evening Availability -Maybe you are aware of what issues you need help to resolve and are needing help with the next step, maybe you have an “itch” that something is not quite right but you are not sure what direction to take, or maybe you are feeling lost or confused in this adventure we call life. I welcome all to participate in the therapy process regardless of where a person is in that journey. I am honored to meet every person in their current space, whether it means starting with building the beginning steps of insight or continuing work on a long-discovered issue.
Savannah Caceres-Lund
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Versailles, KY 40383 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Savannah Caceres-Lund. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) and a Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling (MAAC) from the University of the Cumberlands. I have seasoned history of in-depth work beginning in 1998 with individuals who are experiencing Substance Use Disorder issues. I have experience with residential people, outpatient as well as implementing programs in the correctional venue. I also worked with the Department of Defense for a few years in aiding service
Hello! My name is Savannah Caceres-Lund. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) and a Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling (MAAC) from the University of the Cumberlands. I have seasoned history of in-depth work beginning in 1998 with individuals who are experiencing Substance Use Disorder issues. I have experience with residential people, outpatient as well as implementing programs in the correctional venue. I also worked with the Department of Defense for a few years in aiding service
Lisa Howard Cardwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect, KY 40059
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy with a creative, collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and find working with children and families especially rewarding. I am currently working toward certification in Play Therapy. I believe therapy should be a safe space for healing and growth. My work is client-centered so your priorities and goals will become mine as we work together.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy with a creative, collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and find working with children and families especially rewarding. I am currently working toward certification in Play Therapy. I believe therapy should be a safe space for healing and growth. My work is client-centered so your priorities and goals will become mine as we work together.
Kojo Ngoro Psychotherapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40506 (Online Only)
You are not broken or in need of repair. The fact that you have arrived in this space in the midst of social injustice, unrest, and day-to-day living is a testament to your resilience. Whether you would like to become more proactive with your mental health, learn how to navigate racial trauma, or learn coping skills and techniques for managing stress and anxiety, we can work together to accomplish your goals.
You are not broken or in need of repair. The fact that you have arrived in this space in the midst of social injustice, unrest, and day-to-day living is a testament to your resilience. Whether you would like to become more proactive with your mental health, learn how to navigate racial trauma, or learn coping skills and techniques for managing stress and anxiety, we can work together to accomplish your goals.
Liz Epperson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40509
Waitlist for new clients
Recognizing you would like for your life to be different is a big step and so is reaching out to start therapy. You may be newly experiencing stress due to a big life change or maybe you're realizing that depression, stress, or trauma have been with you for a long time. In either case, starting therapy can be a huge support for you. Having a dedicated, private time each week to sort things out and learn new skills will help you start working towards making positive changes in your life. I truly believe that each person has the ability to make changes and it is an honor and privilege to walk alongside each of my clients.
Recognizing you would like for your life to be different is a big step and so is reaching out to start therapy. You may be newly experiencing stress due to a big life change or maybe you're realizing that depression, stress, or trauma have been with you for a long time. In either case, starting therapy can be a huge support for you. Having a dedicated, private time each week to sort things out and learn new skills will help you start working towards making positive changes in your life. I truly believe that each person has the ability to make changes and it is an honor and privilege to walk alongside each of my clients.
Ashley Royles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40202 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Ashley Royles, LCSW. As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in supporting individuals through trauma and grief. My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, focusing on creating a safe space for healing. I believe in the power of connection and aim to empower my clients to navigate their emotions and experience, fostering resilience and personal growth. Together, we will work through the complexities of your journey, allowing you to find peace and purpose. My approach to providing therapy is based in trauma-informed care.
Hello, I’m Ashley Royles, LCSW. As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in supporting individuals through trauma and grief. My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, focusing on creating a safe space for healing. I believe in the power of connection and aim to empower my clients to navigate their emotions and experience, fostering resilience and personal growth. Together, we will work through the complexities of your journey, allowing you to find peace and purpose. My approach to providing therapy is based in trauma-informed care.
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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.