Culturally Sensitive Therapists in New York
I am a seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years’ experience providing supportive, effective, culturally sensitive therapy to clients.
I help my clients improve and repair relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, identify and challenge maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and ultimately find the inner strength to live their best lives. Understanding that our experiences aren’t just held in memories to be processed or discarded, I integrate psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Positive Psychology and Strength Based, Feminist Therapy models to provide the space for clients to transform.
I am a seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years’ experience providing supportive, effective, culturally sensitive therapy to clients.
I help my clients improve and repair relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, identify and challenge maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and ultimately find the inner strength to live their best lives. Understanding that our experiences aren’t just held in memories to be processed or discarded, I integrate psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Positive Psychology and Strength Based, Feminist Therapy models to provide the space for clients to transform.
My practice is inclusive and culturally sensitive.
Life is about connection: to ourselves, our communities, and our relationships. However, with the relentless stress of an increasingly uncertain world, unhealed wounds can be activated, leaving you feeling stuck. Therapy is a useful way to reimagine those connections by exploring, adjusting, and strengthening them. I utilize my background as a performing artist and an integrative approach to help my clients create intimacy in their relationships, implement boundaries, and build resilience. I do this through the use of evidence-based theories, mindfulness, and a playful energy.
My practice is inclusive and culturally sensitive.
Life is about connection: to ourselves, our communities, and our relationships. However, with the relentless stress of an increasingly uncertain world, unhealed wounds can be activated, leaving you feeling stuck. Therapy is a useful way to reimagine those connections by exploring, adjusting, and strengthening them. I utilize my background as a performing artist and an integrative approach to help my clients create intimacy in their relationships, implement boundaries, and build resilience. I do this through the use of evidence-based theories, mindfulness, and a playful energy.
Arisleydi (Aris) Garcia
Counselor, LMHC, RYT200, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing difficulty with life transitions, change in culture, career concerns, and/or relationship issues? Do you wish to find a balance with all your roles and identities? Most of us wear many hats daily which can lead us to feeling overstimulated, anxious, and depressed. Sometimes we have an extensive support system but find ourselves unwilling to share vulnerable thoughts and feelings. If you are experiencing anxiety or feeling discontent as a result of change, this is the place for you. I offer culturally sensitive, holistic, evidenced based therapy to help you face change and improve your overall quality of life.
Are you experiencing difficulty with life transitions, change in culture, career concerns, and/or relationship issues? Do you wish to find a balance with all your roles and identities? Most of us wear many hats daily which can lead us to feeling overstimulated, anxious, and depressed. Sometimes we have an extensive support system but find ourselves unwilling to share vulnerable thoughts and feelings. If you are experiencing anxiety or feeling discontent as a result of change, this is the place for you. I offer culturally sensitive, holistic, evidenced based therapy to help you face change and improve your overall quality of life.
I use a mixture of treatment approaches to provide the best possible therapy, unique to each individual including but not limited to CBT, Culturally Sensitive, Person-Centered and more.
My name is Jennifer and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York City committed to supporting the well-being of my clients. I provide online therapy to adults via Headway in both English and Spanish (please view my website for more information). I have past experience working with clients of all ages from children to adults in diverse settings including colleges, community mental health, private practice, and care management. My passion lies in supporting Women, the Latinx/Hispanic community, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I use a mixture of treatment approaches to provide the best possible therapy, unique to each individual including but not limited to CBT, Culturally Sensitive, Person-Centered and more.
My name is Jennifer and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York City committed to supporting the well-being of my clients. I provide online therapy to adults via Headway in both English and Spanish (please view my website for more information). I have past experience working with clients of all ages from children to adults in diverse settings including colleges, community mental health, private practice, and care management. My passion lies in supporting Women, the Latinx/Hispanic community, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I utilize a person-centered, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive and empathic approach to therapy.
Do you find it difficult to control your worry and anxiety or do you find that you are worried all the time? Do you experience thoughts that you find are difficult to control? Are you often overwhelmed by intense emotions and feel like you’re on a roller coaster? Do you find yourself feeling depressed and having a hard time enjoying the things that you once enjoyed? You are not alone and therapy can help.
I utilize a person-centered, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive and empathic approach to therapy.
Do you find it difficult to control your worry and anxiety or do you find that you are worried all the time? Do you experience thoughts that you find are difficult to control? Are you often overwhelmed by intense emotions and feel like you’re on a roller coaster? Do you find yourself feeling depressed and having a hard time enjoying the things that you once enjoyed? You are not alone and therapy can help.
Natalya Bowen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003 (Online Only)
Are you grappling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, PTSD, or the stress of life transitions? Do you often feel overwhelmed by expectations or find yourself questioning if life could be more fulfilling? As a licensed social worker in NY, NJ, and CT, I specialize in supporting individuals like you through these challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative, blending various modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and more to meet your unique needs. I emphasize a relational, strengths-focused, and culturally sensitive perspective, drawing from diverse psychological frameworks to enrich our work together.
Are you grappling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, PTSD, or the stress of life transitions? Do you often feel overwhelmed by expectations or find yourself questioning if life could be more fulfilling? As a licensed social worker in NY, NJ, and CT, I specialize in supporting individuals like you through these challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative, blending various modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and more to meet your unique needs. I emphasize a relational, strengths-focused, and culturally sensitive perspective, drawing from diverse psychological frameworks to enrich our work together.
Saya Weissman
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
I approach therapy from a culturally sensitive psychodynamic perspective and have extensive experience with trauma.
Whether you want to work on self-development, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or any other variety of issues — my approach is about ensuring the therapy relationship is one in which you feel safe, seen, and heard and that we are working together towards your growth and well-being. I see it as my role to join you on your path to embodying your true self and living a fuller life.
I approach therapy from a culturally sensitive psychodynamic perspective and have extensive experience with trauma.
Whether you want to work on self-development, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or any other variety of issues — my approach is about ensuring the therapy relationship is one in which you feel safe, seen, and heard and that we are working together towards your growth and well-being. I see it as my role to join you on your path to embodying your true self and living a fuller life.
Nikki Kleitzel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is collaborative and is rooted in interpersonal, psychodynamic, strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and gender-affirming theories.
Welcome to my page! I am a 2nd generation therapist who works with adult professionals of all ages who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, transitional issues, and relationship/family issues. I also have extensive experience working with adults suffering from acute and chronic illness, as well as helping individuals navigate death and process grief/bereavement.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and is rooted in interpersonal, psychodynamic, strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and gender-affirming theories.
Welcome to my page! I am a 2nd generation therapist who works with adult professionals of all ages who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, transitional issues, and relationship/family issues. I also have extensive experience working with adults suffering from acute and chronic illness, as well as helping individuals navigate death and process grief/bereavement.
As a culturally sensitive clinician, I aim to create a collaborative environment where you transform self-criticism to compassion, helping you feel empowered to guide the pace of your own healing and life goals.
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is Optional.” Family dynamics, traumatic experiences, life challenges/ transitions, chronic illness, as well as our own cognitive, emotional, and biological vulnerabilities may sometimes cause us pain. However, the way we perceive, think and cope with these situations and susceptibilities can sometimes exceed that of the actual events, and may eventually lead to prolonged suffering and interfere with life satisfaction. Recovery—from any significant condition or life challenge—is a gradual, progressive, and ongoing process of restoring balance in mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual functioning.
As a culturally sensitive clinician, I aim to create a collaborative environment where you transform self-criticism to compassion, helping you feel empowered to guide the pace of your own healing and life goals.
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is Optional.” Family dynamics, traumatic experiences, life challenges/ transitions, chronic illness, as well as our own cognitive, emotional, and biological vulnerabilities may sometimes cause us pain. However, the way we perceive, think and cope with these situations and susceptibilities can sometimes exceed that of the actual events, and may eventually lead to prolonged suffering and interfere with life satisfaction. Recovery—from any significant condition or life challenge—is a gradual, progressive, and ongoing process of restoring balance in mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual functioning.
I often practice culturally sensitive therapy as well, and I consider myself a culturally competent therapist.
I am a mental health counselor(MHC-LP). I graduated from Adelphi University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am fluent in Spanish, and also received a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Translation studies. I have worked with a large variety of clients from pre-teens to adults, and have experience working in both private practices and school settings. My preferred counseling style is to meet you where you’re at as I understand that everyone's struggle is unique, and there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy.
I often practice culturally sensitive therapy as well, and I consider myself a culturally competent therapist.
I am a mental health counselor(MHC-LP). I graduated from Adelphi University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am fluent in Spanish, and also received a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Translation studies. I have worked with a large variety of clients from pre-teens to adults, and have experience working in both private practices and school settings. My preferred counseling style is to meet you where you’re at as I understand that everyone's struggle is unique, and there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy.
Embarking on the journey of therapy can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to navigate it with you, offering gentle guidance every step of the way. I firmly believe in your expertise regarding your own life experiences, and my goal is to collaborate with you to foster self-awareness, facilitate change, and help you achieve your personal goals. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, which is why I integrate techniques from diverse modalities such as behavioral, relational, and psychodynamic approaches, always through a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens.
Embarking on the journey of therapy can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to navigate it with you, offering gentle guidance every step of the way. I firmly believe in your expertise regarding your own life experiences, and my goal is to collaborate with you to foster self-awareness, facilitate change, and help you achieve your personal goals. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, which is why I integrate techniques from diverse modalities such as behavioral, relational, and psychodynamic approaches, always through a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens.
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Do you find yourself struggling to manage daily stressors, experiencing a life transition or difficulties in your relationships, or feeling overwhelmed? Many people face these challenges, but while in therapy, you do not have to face them alone. Working with a licensed therapist can help you develop coping skills and tools to better manage stressors that are impacting your quality of life. We use a culturally sensitive and eclectic approach to achieve your goals. We utilize CBT, client center, strength based and solution focused techniques. Utilizing these techniques can help you better manage your different roles
Do you find yourself struggling to manage daily stressors, experiencing a life transition or difficulties in your relationships, or feeling overwhelmed? Many people face these challenges, but while in therapy, you do not have to face them alone. Working with a licensed therapist can help you develop coping skills and tools to better manage stressors that are impacting your quality of life. We use a culturally sensitive and eclectic approach to achieve your goals. We utilize CBT, client center, strength based and solution focused techniques. Utilizing these techniques can help you better manage your different roles
Racquel P Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Have you been feeling stressed and anxious about life? Do you feel you have to be everything to everybody and then not take care of yourself? If any of this sounds familiar, I'm here to help you. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive atmosphere that will allow you to express yourself & uncover the negative thoughts & behaviors that are interfering with the realization of your hopes & dreams.
Have you been feeling stressed and anxious about life? Do you feel you have to be everything to everybody and then not take care of yourself? If any of this sounds familiar, I'm here to help you. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive atmosphere that will allow you to express yourself & uncover the negative thoughts & behaviors that are interfering with the realization of your hopes & dreams.
As a dedicated mental health counselor, my goal is to help clients navigate their therapeutic journey in a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive environment. I provide tailored interventions and techniques that address each client’s unique symptoms, progressing at a pace that feels comfortable for them. My areas of specialization include treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma, along with offering effective coping strategies for managing ADHD.
As a dedicated mental health counselor, my goal is to help clients navigate their therapeutic journey in a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive environment. I provide tailored interventions and techniques that address each client’s unique symptoms, progressing at a pace that feels comfortable for them. My areas of specialization include treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma, along with offering effective coping strategies for managing ADHD.
Hello lovely people, life is short and how can we live the best of it? How can you manage work stress and social anxiety? Do you often doubt yourself, feel lonely or sad, and can't find purpose in life? I believe psychotherapy is not only about curing or resolving pain, but also increasing awareness and understanding and accepting the full range of human emotion. It’s important to feel our different emotions and learn how to express ourselves fully. The beauty of our work together is finding your strengths and having an "aha moment" during our therapeutic process.
Hello lovely people, life is short and how can we live the best of it? How can you manage work stress and social anxiety? Do you often doubt yourself, feel lonely or sad, and can't find purpose in life? I believe psychotherapy is not only about curing or resolving pain, but also increasing awareness and understanding and accepting the full range of human emotion. It’s important to feel our different emotions and learn how to express ourselves fully. The beauty of our work together is finding your strengths and having an "aha moment" during our therapeutic process.
Uzma Chasmawala
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdM, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Online Only)
Uzma has experience working with adolescents, adults, immigrants, international students, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her areas of work include but are not limited to substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, life transitions and relationship issues, work and daily stressors. Using an eclectic approach, Uzma draws from various modalities such as dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic framework, narrative therapy and client-centered therapy, approaching therapy through mindfulness, a culturally sensitive, queer-affirmative and a trauma informed lens.
Uzma has experience working with adolescents, adults, immigrants, international students, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her areas of work include but are not limited to substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, life transitions and relationship issues, work and daily stressors. Using an eclectic approach, Uzma draws from various modalities such as dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic framework, narrative therapy and client-centered therapy, approaching therapy through mindfulness, a culturally sensitive, queer-affirmative and a trauma informed lens.
Michelle Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
I consider myself a culturally sensitive therapist who has worked with people of many backgrounds.
I specialize in working with people who want to improve their relationships, whether that be with others or themselves. I can help you understand your feelings and find tools to make more fulfilling choices in life, whether that be with your work, friends or love. I also work with couples who are having challenges breaking negative patterns that keep them from growing as a couple and who want to have a more loving, trusting relationship. I am currently out-of-network with Aetna and Cigna.
I consider myself a culturally sensitive therapist who has worked with people of many backgrounds.
I specialize in working with people who want to improve their relationships, whether that be with others or themselves. I can help you understand your feelings and find tools to make more fulfilling choices in life, whether that be with your work, friends or love. I also work with couples who are having challenges breaking negative patterns that keep them from growing as a couple and who want to have a more loving, trusting relationship. I am currently out-of-network with Aetna and Cigna.
Tiffany Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jamaica, NY 11432 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 8 years of counseling experience. My expertise lies in helping people achieve their goals of stress reduction, improved coping skills, communication, and self-esteem. My eclectic approach includes extensive knowledge in cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and trauma-informed therapy modalities. As an Afro-Latina myself, I know that having a culturally-sensitive therapist is very important to ensure that clients feel heard and supported in sessions. I believe in creating a space of acceptance and unconditional positive regard in order to foster self-acceptance and healing.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 8 years of counseling experience. My expertise lies in helping people achieve their goals of stress reduction, improved coping skills, communication, and self-esteem. My eclectic approach includes extensive knowledge in cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and trauma-informed therapy modalities. As an Afro-Latina myself, I know that having a culturally-sensitive therapist is very important to ensure that clients feel heard and supported in sessions. I believe in creating a space of acceptance and unconditional positive regard in order to foster self-acceptance and healing.
I am dedicated to offering culturally sensitive and inclusive mental health services to my community. My focus areas include children, young adults, new mothers, and parents, with an emphasis on meeting each individual where they are in a safe and collaborative manner. I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with nine years of experience, serving diverse populations of all ages. Utilizing a combination of art and talk therapy techniques, I guide individuals through life's challenges and transitions.
I am dedicated to offering culturally sensitive and inclusive mental health services to my community. My focus areas include children, young adults, new mothers, and parents, with an emphasis on meeting each individual where they are in a safe and collaborative manner. I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with nine years of experience, serving diverse populations of all ages. Utilizing a combination of art and talk therapy techniques, I guide individuals through life's challenges and transitions.
Welcome, thanks for stopping by. Many of us are carrying around the heavy burden of invisible challenges. Though they’re not noticeable—to others and sometimes even ourselves—they can make life feel more difficult, stressful, and at times even unmanageable. I am here to offer you support, so you’re not carrying that load alone. In our work, you will set the tone and I will be there to listen and foster a safe and judgment-free environment so we can uncover the root of your distress, process your emotions, and develop beneficial coping skills, creating more space for peace in your life.
Welcome, thanks for stopping by. Many of us are carrying around the heavy burden of invisible challenges. Though they’re not noticeable—to others and sometimes even ourselves—they can make life feel more difficult, stressful, and at times even unmanageable. I am here to offer you support, so you’re not carrying that load alone. In our work, you will set the tone and I will be there to listen and foster a safe and judgment-free environment so we can uncover the root of your distress, process your emotions, and develop beneficial coping skills, creating more space for peace in your life.
