Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Maryland Heights, MO
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Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers.
Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers.
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Mary Morganite
AGNP-C, MSN, BSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (Online Only)
As a dedicated health coach, my passion lies in empowering individuals to achieve holistic well-being. With a background in chronic disease management and a understanding of medical field as a nurse practitioner. I tailor my approach to each client's unique needs, fostering sustainable lifestyle changes for lasting health and vitality. Through compassionate guidance and evidence-based strategies, I strive to support clients in overcoming obstacles, cultivating resilience, and unlocking their full potential. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, paving the way towards optimal health.
As a dedicated health coach, my passion lies in empowering individuals to achieve holistic well-being. With a background in chronic disease management and a understanding of medical field as a nurse practitioner. I tailor my approach to each client's unique needs, fostering sustainable lifestyle changes for lasting health and vitality. Through compassionate guidance and evidence-based strategies, I strive to support clients in overcoming obstacles, cultivating resilience, and unlocking their full potential. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, paving the way towards optimal health.
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Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers. Addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.
Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers. Addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.
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Virginia Eldridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Struggling with stress, sadness or hopelessness even grief? Feeling like your best isn't good enough, tired and beat down? You are not alone, I am here to help.
As a therapist, you'll find I'm empathetic, non-judgmental and provide a safe place where adults can lay their heart and soul. As a client you will experience the butterfly effect. Which involves you acknowledging what needs to change, accepting you're a part of the change and taking ownership of your power to change. Together we will navigate through the difficult times creating balance and defining your purpose.
Struggling with stress, sadness or hopelessness even grief? Feeling like your best isn't good enough, tired and beat down? You are not alone, I am here to help.
As a therapist, you'll find I'm empathetic, non-judgmental and provide a safe place where adults can lay their heart and soul. As a client you will experience the butterfly effect. Which involves you acknowledging what needs to change, accepting you're a part of the change and taking ownership of your power to change. Together we will navigate through the difficult times creating balance and defining your purpose.
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Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers. Addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.
Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers. Addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.
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Sameera Malik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Are you working really hard at life without the outcomes you want? It can feel exhausting. Without the ability to effectively manage and cope with life's demands, a person's world can become a place filled with missed opportunities and experiences; a place of unrelenting anxiety, suffering and feelings of isolation. Change is hard and change is possibIe. It's about learning skills to do differently to live differently in a manner of your choosing. I'm a therapist who uses behavior-focused, outcome-driven treatments to address the symptoms of ADHD, OCD, PTSD, anorexia, abuse, anxiety and depression to increase quality in your life.
Are you working really hard at life without the outcomes you want? It can feel exhausting. Without the ability to effectively manage and cope with life's demands, a person's world can become a place filled with missed opportunities and experiences; a place of unrelenting anxiety, suffering and feelings of isolation. Change is hard and change is possibIe. It's about learning skills to do differently to live differently in a manner of your choosing. I'm a therapist who uses behavior-focused, outcome-driven treatments to address the symptoms of ADHD, OCD, PTSD, anorexia, abuse, anxiety and depression to increase quality in your life.
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Nigel B Darvell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAC, ACSW
Verified Verified
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
I have been in private practice for over 35 years. I meet the client where they are at and more importantly assist them in where they want to be. I strive to help in the most professional and respectful way and value each and every opportunity to be in the lives of those who want to live the life they want. I believe there is nothing wrong with the individual but they are often striving for balance and harmony in their lives. All my clients want the same thing-Love and acceptance.
I have been in private practice for over 35 years. I meet the client where they are at and more importantly assist them in where they want to be. I strive to help in the most professional and respectful way and value each and every opportunity to be in the lives of those who want to live the life they want. I believe there is nothing wrong with the individual but they are often striving for balance and harmony in their lives. All my clients want the same thing-Love and acceptance.
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Ann M Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
People look for counselors/therapists/life coach for all reasons. I work with clients with a variety of backgrounds and issues to help them reach goals or navigate through transitions in a therapeutic supportive way. I work with clients who are of middle school age through adulthood including Seniors. I work with individuals, couples and families. From depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, communication problems, women's and men's health specific related issues to general support, I have worked with and helped many people over the years. Throughout Life we often need a professional to help us achieve our very best.
People look for counselors/therapists/life coach for all reasons. I work with clients with a variety of backgrounds and issues to help them reach goals or navigate through transitions in a therapeutic supportive way. I work with clients who are of middle school age through adulthood including Seniors. I work with individuals, couples and families. From depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, communication problems, women's and men's health specific related issues to general support, I have worked with and helped many people over the years. Throughout Life we often need a professional to help us achieve our very best.
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Ellie de Lucca
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLMFT, EFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Most distressed couples that come to see me usually present difficulty being responsive to their partners. My focus in a session is to structure a safe environment for individuals to take a step back, identify their interaction cycle, and feel comfortable expressing their most vulnerable feelings to their loved-ones, leading to new and positive interactions. By increasing the emotional responsiveness within the system, members won't unwillingly push others away in their attempts to be closer.
Most distressed couples that come to see me usually present difficulty being responsive to their partners. My focus in a session is to structure a safe environment for individuals to take a step back, identify their interaction cycle, and feel comfortable expressing their most vulnerable feelings to their loved-ones, leading to new and positive interactions. By increasing the emotional responsiveness within the system, members won't unwillingly push others away in their attempts to be closer.
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Amanda Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CCPD-D
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience providing support to individuals and their families in addressing their mental health and wellness. I seek to provide an empathetic, affirming and inclusive space for all that need help to work through the barriers in pursuing a life worth living. Often this can look like identifying and addressing “stuck points” that can impact our perception of self, others and the world and contribute to anxiety, feelings of sadness and struggles with self-worth as well as concerns with a sense of safety and security in an uncertain world.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience providing support to individuals and their families in addressing their mental health and wellness. I seek to provide an empathetic, affirming and inclusive space for all that need help to work through the barriers in pursuing a life worth living. Often this can look like identifying and addressing “stuck points” that can impact our perception of self, others and the world and contribute to anxiety, feelings of sadness and struggles with self-worth as well as concerns with a sense of safety and security in an uncertain world.
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Michael J DiBernardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
My therapy practice focuses on helping clients cope with and overcome challenges through providing the guidance and tools to move forward in life. My goal is for clients to feel that they have improved self-esteem, improved mood, motivation to work and participate in daily responsibilities, achieve their goals, form and strengthen their relationships, and integrate the past into the present. I have experience with children and adolescents, families in need of a change or a new set of skills, chronic mental illness inclusive of mood disorders, persistent anxiety and depression, and substance abuse disorders.
My therapy practice focuses on helping clients cope with and overcome challenges through providing the guidance and tools to move forward in life. My goal is for clients to feel that they have improved self-esteem, improved mood, motivation to work and participate in daily responsibilities, achieve their goals, form and strengthen their relationships, and integrate the past into the present. I have experience with children and adolescents, families in need of a change or a new set of skills, chronic mental illness inclusive of mood disorders, persistent anxiety and depression, and substance abuse disorders.
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Carrie Anderson Dunning
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Welcome to my profile:) Life can be challenging and talking to a neutral, non-biased professional can help. I am a therapist with 24 years of experience in the St. Louis area. I admire anyone seeking out therapy because it is a brave act and it takes courage to take the first step. The clients that benefit from my work are highly sensitive, creative individuals who are looking for support to process emotions & cope with daily stressors. By utilizing a client-centered approach to counseling I help others find their internal strengths which can lead to growth and healing.
Welcome to my profile:) Life can be challenging and talking to a neutral, non-biased professional can help. I am a therapist with 24 years of experience in the St. Louis area. I admire anyone seeking out therapy because it is a brave act and it takes courage to take the first step. The clients that benefit from my work are highly sensitive, creative individuals who are looking for support to process emotions & cope with daily stressors. By utilizing a client-centered approach to counseling I help others find their internal strengths which can lead to growth and healing.
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Christine Filonow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Not accepting new clients
My goal is for people to live their life optimally. My objective is help people adjust to and cope with whatever they have to deal with, external or internal, and make the changes they need to feel better. I have experience addressing mild to severe anxiety and depression in adolescents and adults, as well as general stress and life transitions. I hope to help you move forward and regain a more positive outlook. I have served in this field for nearly 20 years and am familiar and comfortable working with a very wide range of life stressors, relationship challenges, and mental health issues. Everyone is welcome.
My goal is for people to live their life optimally. My objective is help people adjust to and cope with whatever they have to deal with, external or internal, and make the changes they need to feel better. I have experience addressing mild to severe anxiety and depression in adolescents and adults, as well as general stress and life transitions. I hope to help you move forward and regain a more positive outlook. I have served in this field for nearly 20 years and am familiar and comfortable working with a very wide range of life stressors, relationship challenges, and mental health issues. Everyone is welcome.
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Dr. Fatima La'Juan Muse
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MedFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (Online Only)
Have you found yourself struggling with life stressors such as fertility problems, chronic illness, marital discord, relationship infidelity, or even difficulty making major decisions? If so, therapy is right for you. Are you blissfully happy and seeking pre-marital counseling with a future spouse? If so, therapy is right for you too! These incentives for counseling have one common thread, a desire to pinpoint areas where you are "stuck", guard against potential threats to your relationship harmony, improve your life, improve your relationship, and become the best version of yourself.
Have you found yourself struggling with life stressors such as fertility problems, chronic illness, marital discord, relationship infidelity, or even difficulty making major decisions? If so, therapy is right for you. Are you blissfully happy and seeking pre-marital counseling with a future spouse? If so, therapy is right for you too! These incentives for counseling have one common thread, a desire to pinpoint areas where you are "stuck", guard against potential threats to your relationship harmony, improve your life, improve your relationship, and become the best version of yourself.
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Finan Counseling Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63146
Are you stressed by mental health, substance use issues or someone else's concerning behavior? If you’re reading this, you may be feeling frustrated, worried, in need of strategies for handling stress and coping, emotional reactivity, relational conflicts. Has something distressing happened that you need to talk about? You can thrive with increased self-focus, more flexible thinking, compassionate self-care. I work with adults affected by mental health &/or substance use issues, codependency, trauma, grief/loss, mood and anxiety disorders, self-limiting habits, life change and transitions.
Are you stressed by mental health, substance use issues or someone else's concerning behavior? If you’re reading this, you may be feeling frustrated, worried, in need of strategies for handling stress and coping, emotional reactivity, relational conflicts. Has something distressing happened that you need to talk about? You can thrive with increased self-focus, more flexible thinking, compassionate self-care. I work with adults affected by mental health &/or substance use issues, codependency, trauma, grief/loss, mood and anxiety disorders, self-limiting habits, life change and transitions.
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Self discovery is the bridge to contentment and purpose in life. In a supportive and accepting environment, you will be able to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can be adapted toward a more positive. Many people are feeling anxiety, depression or confusion about their next steps; or you may be experiencing grief or loss. Together we'll identify your strengths, discover insights, and find clarity to move toward a greater sense of wellbeing. I focus on empowering clients to release limiting beliefs and create positive changes that lead to a healthier sense of well-being.. Your past does not have to dictate the future.
Self discovery is the bridge to contentment and purpose in life. In a supportive and accepting environment, you will be able to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can be adapted toward a more positive. Many people are feeling anxiety, depression or confusion about their next steps; or you may be experiencing grief or loss. Together we'll identify your strengths, discover insights, and find clarity to move toward a greater sense of wellbeing. I focus on empowering clients to release limiting beliefs and create positive changes that lead to a healthier sense of well-being.. Your past does not have to dictate the future.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My work often uses a person-centered approach, focusing on my client’s presenting issues and exploring to find the core struggles that lead to what is really going on. I believe in meeting the client where they are and including humor whenever possible.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My work often uses a person-centered approach, focusing on my client’s presenting issues and exploring to find the core struggles that lead to what is really going on. I believe in meeting the client where they are and including humor whenever possible.
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Confronting life’s problems is a painful process which most folks want to avoid. Unfortunately, avoiding the problems just results in more pain. I believe that learning to radically accept life as it happens helps us to manage and embrace the temporary distress that comes from life’s disappointments. When we learn to tolerate distress, we improve the quality of our lives. Improving our lives means that we exact peace and power during times of celebration and disappointment. It is my goal to validate my client's experiences while providing them the skills needed to fully embrace the peaks and tolerate the valleys of life.
Confronting life’s problems is a painful process which most folks want to avoid. Unfortunately, avoiding the problems just results in more pain. I believe that learning to radically accept life as it happens helps us to manage and embrace the temporary distress that comes from life’s disappointments. When we learn to tolerate distress, we improve the quality of our lives. Improving our lives means that we exact peace and power during times of celebration and disappointment. It is my goal to validate my client's experiences while providing them the skills needed to fully embrace the peaks and tolerate the valleys of life.
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Ebony Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeton, MO 63045 (Online Only)
At Ebony Therapy we are dedicated to partnering with individuals in order to assist with navigating through life's challenges. We believe that you deserve a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore issues that prevent you from being at your best. We are committed to ending stigma surrounding mental health treatment and increase awareness within marginalized communities. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you towards achieving your goals. Jasma Morris LPC is accepting new clients. Ebony Hutchinson LCSW is not accepting new clients.
At Ebony Therapy we are dedicated to partnering with individuals in order to assist with navigating through life's challenges. We believe that you deserve a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore issues that prevent you from being at your best. We are committed to ending stigma surrounding mental health treatment and increase awareness within marginalized communities. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you towards achieving your goals. Jasma Morris LPC is accepting new clients. Ebony Hutchinson LCSW is not accepting new clients.
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Ja'nai Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or changes in relationships or friendships? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of every day life and struggling to figure out next steps? Life transitions such as starting a new path, making a career change and figuring out who you are and where you're heading can feel overwhelming. I can provide a supportive and empathetic space to explore obstacles and challenges that are being faced.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or changes in relationships or friendships? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of every day life and struggling to figure out next steps? Life transitions such as starting a new path, making a career change and figuring out who you are and where you're heading can feel overwhelming. I can provide a supportive and empathetic space to explore obstacles and challenges that are being faced.
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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.