Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Garner, NC
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Carmella Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive. I work with clients to identify their unique strengths, values, and goals, empowering them to overcome obstacles, improve their mental health, and enhance their overall well-being. Through a combination of empathy, validation, and skill-building, I supports clients in creating positive change and living more fulfilling lives.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive. I work with clients to identify their unique strengths, values, and goals, empowering them to overcome obstacles, improve their mental health, and enhance their overall well-being. Through a combination of empathy, validation, and skill-building, I supports clients in creating positive change and living more fulfilling lives.
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Healing Journey Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.
What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.
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Destiny Counseling Connection, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
I counsel children, adults and families. I'm a solutions based Christian Counselor that offers many specialties for those who are in need of counseling for Outpatient Behavioral Health Issues, Learning Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and many other Disorders. Call for specific issues you are needing and we can help you determine if we treat your needs.
I counsel children, adults and families. I'm a solutions based Christian Counselor that offers many specialties for those who are in need of counseling for Outpatient Behavioral Health Issues, Learning Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and many other Disorders. Call for specific issues you are needing and we can help you determine if we treat your needs.
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First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. EMDR trained therapist! Offering virtual visits. Have you been feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, or having difficulties in your relationship, or adjusting to life changes, or having difficulty processing a past/present traumatic event? If so, allow me to partner in your healing journey and becoming a better you. Ultimately, you already have the ability to change your circumstances, therapy should be a safe place for you to receive encouragement, support, accountability, and vision on how to achieve life goals. I believe everyone has a past, a history, and everyone can change and re-write their story!
Accepting new clients. EMDR trained therapist! Offering virtual visits. Have you been feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, or having difficulties in your relationship, or adjusting to life changes, or having difficulty processing a past/present traumatic event? If so, allow me to partner in your healing journey and becoming a better you. Ultimately, you already have the ability to change your circumstances, therapy should be a safe place for you to receive encouragement, support, accountability, and vision on how to achieve life goals. I believe everyone has a past, a history, and everyone can change and re-write their story!
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Shanda Hearts
Counselor, LCMHCA, MA, BSN, RN, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Starting therapy comes with so many questions: Who should I see? Will this really be helpful? Will I feel understood? So much depends on the trust and comfort you feel with your therapist or coach. Whether you are looking to gain understanding into longstanding problems, develop specific skills, or explore relationship patterns, the heart of my work lies in creating a space that allows you to feel seen, felt, understood, and transformed.
Starting therapy comes with so many questions: Who should I see? Will this really be helpful? Will I feel understood? So much depends on the trust and comfort you feel with your therapist or coach. Whether you are looking to gain understanding into longstanding problems, develop specific skills, or explore relationship patterns, the heart of my work lies in creating a space that allows you to feel seen, felt, understood, and transformed.
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Courtney Stewart
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
Life can be hard sometimes. There are moments where we find ourselves feeling conflicted, overwhelmed, and stressed. In those times we might need to metaphorically put our bags down and sort through our... "stuff". Do your relationships feel exhausting, scrolling on Tiktok more than usual, or feeling like you can't catch a break? You may not even be able to pinpoint what is even going on, you just feel off. It may be time for you to take stock on what all you've been carrying. Let me help you unpack and reorganize, so you can find some balance in life.
Life can be hard sometimes. There are moments where we find ourselves feeling conflicted, overwhelmed, and stressed. In those times we might need to metaphorically put our bags down and sort through our... "stuff". Do your relationships feel exhausting, scrolling on Tiktok more than usual, or feeling like you can't catch a break? You may not even be able to pinpoint what is even going on, you just feel off. It may be time for you to take stock on what all you've been carrying. Let me help you unpack and reorganize, so you can find some balance in life.
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Clarity Clinical Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
Whether you are feeling helpless and hopeless, overcome by anxiety, haunted by trauma, battling addiction, or just seeking personal development I can support you through this challenging but rewarding journey!
Whether you are feeling helpless and hopeless, overcome by anxiety, haunted by trauma, battling addiction, or just seeking personal development I can support you through this challenging but rewarding journey!
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I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My experience is primarily with depression, anxiety, and severe and persistent mental illness diagnoses, along with working with folks who are LGBTQIA+ identified. I believe that therapy should be individualized, and encourage clients to be open about what they hope to get out of their experience. I utilizes components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, while also incorporating a strengths-based lens.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My experience is primarily with depression, anxiety, and severe and persistent mental illness diagnoses, along with working with folks who are LGBTQIA+ identified. I believe that therapy should be individualized, and encourage clients to be open about what they hope to get out of their experience. I utilizes components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, while also incorporating a strengths-based lens.
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Life Without Limits Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
I am accepting new clients that are looking for Intensive EMDR. Why choose intensive work? The traditional model of weekly psychotherapy is shifting to meet your needs. Now more than ever, we need flexibility in how we get support. EMDR intensives are personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots, and are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your treatment goals. Perhaps, you need more efficient support as the busy parent with kids doing virtual learning and/or the working professional who has even more on their plate since the pandemic.
I am accepting new clients that are looking for Intensive EMDR. Why choose intensive work? The traditional model of weekly psychotherapy is shifting to meet your needs. Now more than ever, we need flexibility in how we get support. EMDR intensives are personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots, and are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your treatment goals. Perhaps, you need more efficient support as the busy parent with kids doing virtual learning and/or the working professional who has even more on their plate since the pandemic.
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Florence (Lore) Bright Owen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
Everyone needs someone to talk to. Someone who will listen and encourage, without judgment or condition. Someone who will not give advice, but will collaborate with them in finding the best path on their journey to finding some peace and contentment in a not-so-peaceful world. If you are a child, tween, teen, or adult and this sounds like, you, we could be a great fit. I provide a very realistic, yet compassionate experience for individuals (and families) who experience symptoms relating to anxiety/depression, self-esteem/bullying, Bipolar, ADHD, High-Functioning ASD, Women's Issues, Dom. Violence, Grief, Anger, and Trauma.
Everyone needs someone to talk to. Someone who will listen and encourage, without judgment or condition. Someone who will not give advice, but will collaborate with them in finding the best path on their journey to finding some peace and contentment in a not-so-peaceful world. If you are a child, tween, teen, or adult and this sounds like, you, we could be a great fit. I provide a very realistic, yet compassionate experience for individuals (and families) who experience symptoms relating to anxiety/depression, self-esteem/bullying, Bipolar, ADHD, High-Functioning ASD, Women's Issues, Dom. Violence, Grief, Anger, and Trauma.
My clients are people who have tried to live with their life experiences but some of those experiences have interfered with the life they want. They are people who are now seeking the changes that will improve their present and future, that will help them achieve a happier, healthier life.
My clients are people who have tried to live with their life experiences but some of those experiences have interfered with the life they want. They are people who are now seeking the changes that will improve their present and future, that will help them achieve a happier, healthier life.
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Life Without Limits, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
We all have life challenges from time to time. That is why at LWL, Inc. our treatment approach is nonjudgmental and supportive. Whether one is having adjustment issues, depression or coping that has led to negative consequences, we can assist you with developing new skills and coping strategies towards your life goals. Together we can make it happen.
We all have life challenges from time to time. That is why at LWL, Inc. our treatment approach is nonjudgmental and supportive. Whether one is having adjustment issues, depression or coping that has led to negative consequences, we can assist you with developing new skills and coping strategies towards your life goals. Together we can make it happen.
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Bridges Family Life Center, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
There could be many reasons why you are here, looking for a therapist. Perhaps you have trouble managing day-to-day stress that used to roll off your back, but now you can barely function. Maybe you and your spouse or children are stuck in more ways than one, and you’re feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe you seem like a different person since being pregnant, and you're concerned that you will never be your old self again. No matter the case, the real reason you're here is to feel better and find answers. At Bridges Family Life Center we are committed to helping you do just that.
There could be many reasons why you are here, looking for a therapist. Perhaps you have trouble managing day-to-day stress that used to roll off your back, but now you can barely function. Maybe you and your spouse or children are stuck in more ways than one, and you’re feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe you seem like a different person since being pregnant, and you're concerned that you will never be your old self again. No matter the case, the real reason you're here is to feel better and find answers. At Bridges Family Life Center we are committed to helping you do just that.
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Have you ever felt stuck in life, wandering in a head space that feels jumbled and confusing? We have all been there at some point, and navigating though the tough times is much easier with a little help. I recognize that mental health isn't just a destination—it's a path we walk together, hand in hand, toward a brighter tomorrow. I can be your sherpa through the journey, providing a helping hand when life trips you.
Have you ever felt stuck in life, wandering in a head space that feels jumbled and confusing? We have all been there at some point, and navigating though the tough times is much easier with a little help. I recognize that mental health isn't just a destination—it's a path we walk together, hand in hand, toward a brighter tomorrow. I can be your sherpa through the journey, providing a helping hand when life trips you.
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Enfinity Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, QMHP, MS, LCAS-A, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
The journey begins with you! You have made it this far but may not know where to go from here. Well that’s okay! Challenges, interactions, experiences, and daily life has all impacted us in various forms. Whether you are a friend, partner, sibling, parent, or professional, the art of therapy can be life changing. Though therapy may not always be sunshine and rainbows, I can promise you that your future will thank you. It will thank you for challenging yourself, it will thank you for your strength, and it will also will thank you for the growth that you will obtain just by participating in therapy.
The journey begins with you! You have made it this far but may not know where to go from here. Well that’s okay! Challenges, interactions, experiences, and daily life has all impacted us in various forms. Whether you are a friend, partner, sibling, parent, or professional, the art of therapy can be life changing. Though therapy may not always be sunshine and rainbows, I can promise you that your future will thank you. It will thank you for challenging yourself, it will thank you for your strength, and it will also will thank you for the growth that you will obtain just by participating in therapy.
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Janelle A. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
There could be countless reasons that you are here. Perhaps you have trouble managing your day-to-day stress and don't want to get out of bed because of burnout. Maybe you and your spouse or children are facing disagreements you just can’t seem to solve that seem too much to handle. Or maybe you seem like a different person since being pregnant, and you're concerned that you will never be your old self again. No matter the case, the real reason you're here is to get well. I am committed to helping you do just that.
There could be countless reasons that you are here. Perhaps you have trouble managing your day-to-day stress and don't want to get out of bed because of burnout. Maybe you and your spouse or children are facing disagreements you just can’t seem to solve that seem too much to handle. Or maybe you seem like a different person since being pregnant, and you're concerned that you will never be your old self again. No matter the case, the real reason you're here is to get well. I am committed to helping you do just that.
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Life brings about many different challenges. Perhaps you’ve had a life-altering event you’re trying to understand. Maybe you’re trying to figure out if you can heal or trust again after this experience. Maybe you’re a parent trying to find ways to bond with your little one. Or maybe just a parent who needs new tools in their parenting tool belt. Maybe you’re struggling to connect your spiritual and mental wellness. Perhaps you're trying to identify or break generational patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever challenges you are facing, you want to see some change. I am here to help!
Life brings about many different challenges. Perhaps you’ve had a life-altering event you’re trying to understand. Maybe you’re trying to figure out if you can heal or trust again after this experience. Maybe you’re a parent trying to find ways to bond with your little one. Or maybe just a parent who needs new tools in their parenting tool belt. Maybe you’re struggling to connect your spiritual and mental wellness. Perhaps you're trying to identify or break generational patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever challenges you are facing, you want to see some change. I am here to help!
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Hello! In case no one has said this to you today or ever: YOU matter. YOU are worthy of moments of joy. YOU have been strong enough to get through 100% of your worst moments. YOU can conquer what comes next. Thank you for considering me to be a part of your journey! How do we know if we are a good match? Here is a snapshot: If you’re dealing with persistent anxiety or depression that’s impacting your daily life, mood, & relationships, I’m here to help. Maybe you are facing trauma-related stress, mood disorders, or the challenges of major life transitions.
Hello! In case no one has said this to you today or ever: YOU matter. YOU are worthy of moments of joy. YOU have been strong enough to get through 100% of your worst moments. YOU can conquer what comes next. Thank you for considering me to be a part of your journey! How do we know if we are a good match? Here is a snapshot: If you’re dealing with persistent anxiety or depression that’s impacting your daily life, mood, & relationships, I’m here to help. Maybe you are facing trauma-related stress, mood disorders, or the challenges of major life transitions.
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YOU-Turn Counseling is here to help YOU! Our practice has proudly served our community for ten years. Our counselors have extensive training and experience to help treat individuals of all ages: adults, teens, and children. We offer online counseling or in person sessions. Our professional staff are all licensed and excel in treating a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, phase of life or adjustment difficulties; parenting. We conduct ADHD evaluations. Our counselors are genuine in cultivating authentic therapeutic connections to help promote change. Let us help YOU to be your best version of yourself!
YOU-Turn Counseling is here to help YOU! Our practice has proudly served our community for ten years. Our counselors have extensive training and experience to help treat individuals of all ages: adults, teens, and children. We offer online counseling or in person sessions. Our professional staff are all licensed and excel in treating a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, phase of life or adjustment difficulties; parenting. We conduct ADHD evaluations. Our counselors are genuine in cultivating authentic therapeutic connections to help promote change. Let us help YOU to be your best version of yourself!
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Amanda Pahl
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling "stuck" with a problem in your life, relationship, or family and feeling intimidated by the idea of tackling it? I understand how overwhelming it can feel to face these problems head-on but I am here to be a source of support and collaboration, guiding you through the process of change. I am studying at National University and am supervised by a team of experienced therapists who provide ongoing feedback and support: you get multiple therapists in one!
Are you feeling "stuck" with a problem in your life, relationship, or family and feeling intimidated by the idea of tackling it? I understand how overwhelming it can feel to face these problems head-on but I am here to be a source of support and collaboration, guiding you through the process of change. I am studying at National University and am supervised by a team of experienced therapists who provide ongoing feedback and support: you get multiple therapists in one!
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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.