Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Wake Forest, NC
I implement culturally sensitive, evidence-based, and trauma-informed interventions to promote personal growth, build resilience, and improve quality of life.
Deciding to seek mental health treatment, isn’t an easy decision to make! However, it may be one of the best decisions you’ll make towards becoming the best version of you. I have 18 years of clinical and research experience treating adults with chronic health conditions, trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, and other emotionally laden life events. I prioritize fostering a therapeutic space where you feel heard when your voice often feels muted. Collaboratively, we’ll define your personal wellness goals to facilitate developing the skills needed to regain your voice and effectively navigate life’s challenges.
I implement culturally sensitive, evidence-based, and trauma-informed interventions to promote personal growth, build resilience, and improve quality of life.
Deciding to seek mental health treatment, isn’t an easy decision to make! However, it may be one of the best decisions you’ll make towards becoming the best version of you. I have 18 years of clinical and research experience treating adults with chronic health conditions, trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, and other emotionally laden life events. I prioritize fostering a therapeutic space where you feel heard when your voice often feels muted. Collaboratively, we’ll define your personal wellness goals to facilitate developing the skills needed to regain your voice and effectively navigate life’s challenges.
Crystal Pope
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Life can be hard; these moments sometimes leave us feeling lost, confused, or hopeless. I am here for you. Let's form a team where you and I work together to figure it out. Let's find solutions, gain understanding, and create some peace in your life. Whether you're looking for someone trustworthy to make you feel heard, seeking a safe space to be your authentic self, or needing to overcome current stressors and challenges, I can help. I consider myself an action-oriented counselor, meaning we talk things through but work together to find the resolution that you need to get you where you want to be.
Life can be hard; these moments sometimes leave us feeling lost, confused, or hopeless. I am here for you. Let's form a team where you and I work together to figure it out. Let's find solutions, gain understanding, and create some peace in your life. Whether you're looking for someone trustworthy to make you feel heard, seeking a safe space to be your authentic self, or needing to overcome current stressors and challenges, I can help. I consider myself an action-oriented counselor, meaning we talk things through but work together to find the resolution that you need to get you where you want to be.
Julia Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor providing supportive therapy for individuals, couples and families of all ages. Using a systems approach, we can work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of depression, anxiety, sexual orientation, physical and emotional abuse, grief, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual and relationship concerns is a priority. I have also, received level one training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor providing supportive therapy for individuals, couples and families of all ages. Using a systems approach, we can work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of depression, anxiety, sexual orientation, physical and emotional abuse, grief, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual and relationship concerns is a priority. I have also, received level one training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
Kristen Baez
Counselor, LCMHC-A, MT-BC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Waitlist for new clients
Life is full of beautiful moments, trying times, and everything in between. Maybe you are going through a big life transition, or you are simply wanting to try something new to better your mental health. I believe in an open, honest, and authentic therapeutic relationship. Together we can creatively navigate the challenges you face and work toward goals to enhance your life.
Life is full of beautiful moments, trying times, and everything in between. Maybe you are going through a big life transition, or you are simply wanting to try something new to better your mental health. I believe in an open, honest, and authentic therapeutic relationship. Together we can creatively navigate the challenges you face and work toward goals to enhance your life.
Patty Roberts is the former owner of Patricia G. Roberts, LLC, a private counseling practice in Raleigh, NC where she worked with individuals, adolescents, young adults, and the aging population. Prior to private counseling, Patty worked for and retired from Wake County Public School System as a mental health counselor at Leesville Road High School. Patty’s approach is holistic, believing there are psychological, emotional, biological, social, interpersonal, and spiritual dimensions to your problematic behaviors. She uses the most current and effective research-based approaches in working with her clients who experience
Patty Roberts is the former owner of Patricia G. Roberts, LLC, a private counseling practice in Raleigh, NC where she worked with individuals, adolescents, young adults, and the aging population. Prior to private counseling, Patty worked for and retired from Wake County Public School System as a mental health counselor at Leesville Road High School. Patty’s approach is holistic, believing there are psychological, emotional, biological, social, interpersonal, and spiritual dimensions to your problematic behaviors. She uses the most current and effective research-based approaches in working with her clients who experience
Katherine E. Walker
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Combining a number of evidenced-based and complementary therapeutic approaches, I work with clients to achieve a greater sense of awareness, empowerment, and develop better solutions and strategies to resolve their intrapersonal and interpersonal issues and problems. I believe that, as people become more aware and accepting of themselves, they are more capable of finding peace and contentment in their lives. Together we will work to identify goals, explore areas where you feel stuck or lost, approach it in a way that feels safe and manageable, and strive to improve resiliency, adaptability, assertiveness, and empowerment.
Combining a number of evidenced-based and complementary therapeutic approaches, I work with clients to achieve a greater sense of awareness, empowerment, and develop better solutions and strategies to resolve their intrapersonal and interpersonal issues and problems. I believe that, as people become more aware and accepting of themselves, they are more capable of finding peace and contentment in their lives. Together we will work to identify goals, explore areas where you feel stuck or lost, approach it in a way that feels safe and manageable, and strive to improve resiliency, adaptability, assertiveness, and empowerment.
Pamela Lam, LCHMC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor providing care at Avance Care North Wake Forest in Wake Forest, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University and Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina State University. Pamela takes a personalized approach to counseling, using a variety of methods tailored to each patient’s unique goals. Her areas of expertise include working with individuals dealing with substance use disorders, trauma, stress, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Pamela enjoys working with and
Pamela Lam, LCHMC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor providing care at Avance Care North Wake Forest in Wake Forest, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University and Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina State University. Pamela takes a personalized approach to counseling, using a variety of methods tailored to each patient’s unique goals. Her areas of expertise include working with individuals dealing with substance use disorders, trauma, stress, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Pamela enjoys working with and
Dr. Brie Arevalo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Waitlist for new clients
The Landing Place, PLLC is opening January 2024! Our clinic offers therapy for children, adolescents, families, and young adults. We specialize in parent-child relationships, childhood trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, adoptee identity formation, life transitions, and Christian faith-integration (upon request). Our mission is to empower every child and family to transform challenges into strengths, celebrate mistakes as stepping stones, and illuminate untold stories that make each individual and family unique. At our core, we strive to collaboratively build relationships - and do so by having fun!
The Landing Place, PLLC is opening January 2024! Our clinic offers therapy for children, adolescents, families, and young adults. We specialize in parent-child relationships, childhood trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, adoptee identity formation, life transitions, and Christian faith-integration (upon request). Our mission is to empower every child and family to transform challenges into strengths, celebrate mistakes as stepping stones, and illuminate untold stories that make each individual and family unique. At our core, we strive to collaboratively build relationships - and do so by having fun!
Meghan Sabba Hall Rauen
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Waitlist for new clients
I have clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ population struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD, behavioral issues, academic/school problems, ADD/ADHD, sexual/gender identity issues, personality issues, domestic issues, adjustment issues, and health/medical issues. I also have expertise working multiculturally and with individuals of the Abrahamic traditions, folks from Jewish, Christian and Islamic faith traditions, and counseling for these faiths.
I have clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ population struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD, behavioral issues, academic/school problems, ADD/ADHD, sexual/gender identity issues, personality issues, domestic issues, adjustment issues, and health/medical issues. I also have expertise working multiculturally and with individuals of the Abrahamic traditions, folks from Jewish, Christian and Islamic faith traditions, and counseling for these faiths.
I’ve been in the mental health field for over 20 years and have been providing clinical care since 2011. I’ve worked with first responders crisis settings and provided services to first responders in a therapeutic environment. I work a lot with domestic violence, sexual trauma, and human trafficking. I pull from several modalities including CBT, trauma-focused CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, solutions focused, strength-based, and reality therapy. I like working with people who are motivated to improve their lives. Because I work with such a wide range of issues, I can be helpful and supportive in many different areas.
I’ve been in the mental health field for over 20 years and have been providing clinical care since 2011. I’ve worked with first responders crisis settings and provided services to first responders in a therapeutic environment. I work a lot with domestic violence, sexual trauma, and human trafficking. I pull from several modalities including CBT, trauma-focused CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, solutions focused, strength-based, and reality therapy. I like working with people who are motivated to improve their lives. Because I work with such a wide range of issues, I can be helpful and supportive in many different areas.
Kristian Gibson-Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Now Accepting New Clients! Tell me what’s going on. I am here for you. I understand that you may be going through a lot right now, and may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed, stressed, or anxious, but that is why I am here to help you. I enjoy working with those in all stages of their career life whether they are just getting started, in the middle, or in retirement. My practice areas include: Trauma and emotional safety, relationship and communication, self-esteem and shame, life and career transitions, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, stress and time management, emotional wellbeing and mindfulness.
Now Accepting New Clients! Tell me what’s going on. I am here for you. I understand that you may be going through a lot right now, and may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed, stressed, or anxious, but that is why I am here to help you. I enjoy working with those in all stages of their career life whether they are just getting started, in the middle, or in retirement. My practice areas include: Trauma and emotional safety, relationship and communication, self-esteem and shame, life and career transitions, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, stress and time management, emotional wellbeing and mindfulness.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Every day I have the privilege of working with the bravest folks on the planet & none of you know it when you first walk in the door. You often feel defeated, overwhelmed & ashamed that you aren't able to "get over" your sexual, physical or emotional trauma. It's also common for you to have a nagging, chronic sense that something is just not right, an unhappiness; feeling unloved or unlovable, disconnected from friends and family, having lost a sense of purpose or direction. Without knowing that these symptoms may be telling us that a past trauma--long ago
Every day I have the privilege of working with the bravest folks on the planet & none of you know it when you first walk in the door. You often feel defeated, overwhelmed & ashamed that you aren't able to "get over" your sexual, physical or emotional trauma. It's also common for you to have a nagging, chronic sense that something is just not right, an unhappiness; feeling unloved or unlovable, disconnected from friends and family, having lost a sense of purpose or direction. Without knowing that these symptoms may be telling us that a past trauma--long ago
I was in NY for the past 20 years and working at Columbia. I have transitioned to NC within the past few months in hopes to enjoy the slower pace and the sunshine. I believe reaching out to a therapist is one of the hardest things to do because of the stigma. My goal is to provide a caring, nonjudgmental space for you to express your true feelings of anger, depression, anxiety or even addiction. I believe your past unconsciously impacts your future and with a little patience, empathy and understanding can lead to a happier you!
I was in NY for the past 20 years and working at Columbia. I have transitioned to NC within the past few months in hopes to enjoy the slower pace and the sunshine. I believe reaching out to a therapist is one of the hardest things to do because of the stigma. My goal is to provide a caring, nonjudgmental space for you to express your true feelings of anger, depression, anxiety or even addiction. I believe your past unconsciously impacts your future and with a little patience, empathy and understanding can lead to a happier you!
Frank Paul Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (Online Only)
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist comfortable working with families, couples, individuals and groups. I have experience with personal, relational, social and spiritual issues. Over the years my clients have come with a wide range of concerns, such as identity issues, depression, anxiety, stress management, physical and emotional abuse, grief, blended family adjustments, divorce, life management, situational concerns, etc. I have also been involved in a number of other activities, e.g. teaching, consulting, psychological assessment, supervising therapists in training. But, the place I am most at home is the counseling room.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist comfortable working with families, couples, individuals and groups. I have experience with personal, relational, social and spiritual issues. Over the years my clients have come with a wide range of concerns, such as identity issues, depression, anxiety, stress management, physical and emotional abuse, grief, blended family adjustments, divorce, life management, situational concerns, etc. I have also been involved in a number of other activities, e.g. teaching, consulting, psychological assessment, supervising therapists in training. But, the place I am most at home is the counseling room.
I am a compassionate and highly skilled Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's challenges. With an extensive background in psychology and a deep understanding of human relationships, I bring a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and practical guidance to every therapeutic session. I have adopted an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Structural Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy. By tailoring treatment plans to meet the specific needs and goals of each client, I provide a
I am a compassionate and highly skilled Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's challenges. With an extensive background in psychology and a deep understanding of human relationships, I bring a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and practical guidance to every therapeutic session. I have adopted an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Structural Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy. By tailoring treatment plans to meet the specific needs and goals of each client, I provide a
Christensen Family Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wake Forest, NC 27587
As a marriage and family therapist I have extensive training in family systems therapy models such as solution focused therapy, structural family therapy, narrative therapy and experiential therapy. I treat a wide range of serious clinical problems including: depression, bipolar, anger issues, ADHD, marital problems, anxiety, phobias, addictions, conduct disorders and parent-child relational problems. My therapeutic style is a combination of brief, solution-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy that aims at attaining specific therapeutic goals.
As a marriage and family therapist I have extensive training in family systems therapy models such as solution focused therapy, structural family therapy, narrative therapy and experiential therapy. I treat a wide range of serious clinical problems including: depression, bipolar, anger issues, ADHD, marital problems, anxiety, phobias, addictions, conduct disorders and parent-child relational problems. My therapeutic style is a combination of brief, solution-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy that aims at attaining specific therapeutic goals.
Leticia Frazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be a struggle. Maybe you’re balancing multiple demands: parenthood, relationship, career, and you feel constantly pulled in different directions. As the demands increase, time for yourself decreases and you find yourself full of worry and defeating thoughts such as: “I can't handle this” “what will I do?”; “I’m not good enough”. Self doubt and insecurity set in and daily tasks may feel like they’re more difficult to get through. You may feel exhausted but these running thoughts keep you up at night. Or maybe you’ve felt this way for a while, and you’re beginning to wonder if you will ever feel content again.
Life can be a struggle. Maybe you’re balancing multiple demands: parenthood, relationship, career, and you feel constantly pulled in different directions. As the demands increase, time for yourself decreases and you find yourself full of worry and defeating thoughts such as: “I can't handle this” “what will I do?”; “I’m not good enough”. Self doubt and insecurity set in and daily tasks may feel like they’re more difficult to get through. You may feel exhausted but these running thoughts keep you up at night. Or maybe you’ve felt this way for a while, and you’re beginning to wonder if you will ever feel content again.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead the life that you want. While no one can change difficult situations of the past, I will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, I will help you change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead the life that you want. While no one can change difficult situations of the past, I will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, I will help you change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Cree Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Accepting New Clients! Welcome! My name is Cree Jones and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA). I would love to become a part of your journey to be the best you that you can be. Life is not easy and it sometimes requires someone who can support you with your needs and wants and I can be that person. I strive to offer guidance and understanding to couples, families, and individuals and vows to create a safe environment for my clients that will allow them to identify their strengths in their individual and/or relational conflicts.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome! My name is Cree Jones and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA). I would love to become a part of your journey to be the best you that you can be. Life is not easy and it sometimes requires someone who can support you with your needs and wants and I can be that person. I strive to offer guidance and understanding to couples, families, and individuals and vows to create a safe environment for my clients that will allow them to identify their strengths in their individual and/or relational conflicts.
Katie Blasko
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Your romantic relationship is one of the most important relationships you’ll have in life, yet relationship problems can feel overwhelming, unsolvable, and isolating. Some common but distressing problems include not feeling understood by your partner even when you try to explain yourself clearly, struggling to express your needs without upsetting your partner, questioning whether past trauma is playing a role in your relationship, not moving past a breach of trust, and feeling hopeless as old patterns continue in new relationships. I can help you make core-level changes in your patterns, whether you're single or partnered.
Your romantic relationship is one of the most important relationships you’ll have in life, yet relationship problems can feel overwhelming, unsolvable, and isolating. Some common but distressing problems include not feeling understood by your partner even when you try to explain yourself clearly, struggling to express your needs without upsetting your partner, questioning whether past trauma is playing a role in your relationship, not moving past a breach of trust, and feeling hopeless as old patterns continue in new relationships. I can help you make core-level changes in your patterns, whether you're single or partnered.
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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.