Multicultural Therapists in Basking Ridge, NJ
With my multicultural background in the US and Europe, I offer therapy tailored to your needs.
You seem to have it all together on the outside. You live by the golden rule, working hard, extending compassion while taking care of everyone but yourself. You say, “I am fine,” when you know you are not. The fear of judgment or something terrible happening weighs heavily on your mind. High standards, whether self-imposed or external, feel impossible to meet, leaving you hindered and overwhelmed. You feel stuck in negative cycles, distracting yourself from uncomfortable feelings through overworking, shopping, or drinking too much. Constantly in survival mode, you experience stress, anxiety, fatigue, confusion, and overwhelm.
With my multicultural background in the US and Europe, I offer therapy tailored to your needs.
You seem to have it all together on the outside. You live by the golden rule, working hard, extending compassion while taking care of everyone but yourself. You say, “I am fine,” when you know you are not. The fear of judgment or something terrible happening weighs heavily on your mind. High standards, whether self-imposed or external, feel impossible to meet, leaving you hindered and overwhelmed. You feel stuck in negative cycles, distracting yourself from uncomfortable feelings through overworking, shopping, or drinking too much. Constantly in survival mode, you experience stress, anxiety, fatigue, confusion, and overwhelm.
I am committed to multicultural, multigender, and intercultural dialogue, and myself, have traveled in 50 countries of the world, lived and worked in France for several years, and am fluent in french.
I hold a Master's degree from Columbia University in Counseling Psychology and Social-Organizational psychology and a Master's in Human Development. I am in the 4th year of a Ph.D. in the Psychology of Change. I have 5 years of experience working with 21+ adults adjusting to new or difficult circumstances, relationship difficulties, facing anxious, depressive, and fluctuating moods, identity, self-image and self-esteem concerns, trauma-related issues, grief, loss, discrimination, and career or work concerns. I am a compassionate, resourceful, and experienced partner.
I am committed to multicultural, multigender, and intercultural dialogue, and myself, have traveled in 50 countries of the world, lived and worked in France for several years, and am fluent in french.
I hold a Master's degree from Columbia University in Counseling Psychology and Social-Organizational psychology and a Master's in Human Development. I am in the 4th year of a Ph.D. in the Psychology of Change. I have 5 years of experience working with 21+ adults adjusting to new or difficult circumstances, relationship difficulties, facing anxious, depressive, and fluctuating moods, identity, self-image and self-esteem concerns, trauma-related issues, grief, loss, discrimination, and career or work concerns. I am a compassionate, resourceful, and experienced partner.
You feel stuck and frustrated that you can't control the chaos or balance it all. You just feel so exhausted from trying so hard to make all the pieces in your life "fit" and you are not sure how to feel happier. You may even have noticed some depression or increased anxiety. You know you need to do something, but just not sure where to begin. I get it! As a team, we will move you forward to a healthier, more balanced and empowered space. You do not need to manage this alone.
You feel stuck and frustrated that you can't control the chaos or balance it all. You just feel so exhausted from trying so hard to make all the pieces in your life "fit" and you are not sure how to feel happier. You may even have noticed some depression or increased anxiety. You know you need to do something, but just not sure where to begin. I get it! As a team, we will move you forward to a healthier, more balanced and empowered space. You do not need to manage this alone.
Dr. Hui Shi Jiang | 3E Center Inc
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, NASP
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Are you seeking to truly understand your child’s educational or behavioral needs? Do you feel there is a gap between the guidance provided by professionals and what a school can do for your child? Are you frustrated by the lack of communication among various providers, leaving you to coordinate all the support your child needs? With extensive training in both psychology and education, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges. Formerly a teacher and a teacher educator, and now a licensed psychologist, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges, both at home and in school.
Are you seeking to truly understand your child’s educational or behavioral needs? Do you feel there is a gap between the guidance provided by professionals and what a school can do for your child? Are you frustrated by the lack of communication among various providers, leaving you to coordinate all the support your child needs? With extensive training in both psychology and education, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges. Formerly a teacher and a teacher educator, and now a licensed psychologist, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges, both at home and in school.
Rosa M Gomez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CT-EMDR, NCC, SSP
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (Online Only)
Hello, Let me introduce myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), as well as licensed School Psychologist here in New Jersey and in Montana. My path in life has pass through several different careers; I was a New York City school teacher, New Jersey School Psychologist, and currently working as a psychotherapist. Although trained to treat a variety of disorders, my passion lies in treating adults that have had childhood relational injuries - childhood trauma. I am trained in EMDR, Somatic healing, DBT. In all my experience I have learned that it is truly the relationship between therapist and client that matters most.
Hello, Let me introduce myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), as well as licensed School Psychologist here in New Jersey and in Montana. My path in life has pass through several different careers; I was a New York City school teacher, New Jersey School Psychologist, and currently working as a psychotherapist. Although trained to treat a variety of disorders, my passion lies in treating adults that have had childhood relational injuries - childhood trauma. I am trained in EMDR, Somatic healing, DBT. In all my experience I have learned that it is truly the relationship between therapist and client that matters most.
I believe that we all need an opportunity to understand ourselves, our experiences and our relationships with greater clarity. It is my professional goal to create a supportive and safe environment for individuals and couples to explore how they want to live, love and overcome challenges. My role is to provide tools and insights to help my clients enhance resiliency, inspire change, live more genuinely and understand themselves more completely. Choosing the right counselor for you can be a very important part of the journey. I hope to be a non-judgmental and compassionate resource along your journey.
I believe that we all need an opportunity to understand ourselves, our experiences and our relationships with greater clarity. It is my professional goal to create a supportive and safe environment for individuals and couples to explore how they want to live, love and overcome challenges. My role is to provide tools and insights to help my clients enhance resiliency, inspire change, live more genuinely and understand themselves more completely. Choosing the right counselor for you can be a very important part of the journey. I hope to be a non-judgmental and compassionate resource along your journey.
Charlie Berman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Prior to entering the counseling field, I served as a NJ Registered Pharmacist (RPh). During this time, I obtained my Masters in Counseling from Montclair State & taught in that department for 3 years. For the next 20+ years, I served as Associate Director for The Willow Tree Center, an alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention & treatment agency. I am now in a private practice called Willow Tree Counseling Associates and provide services as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor.
Prior to entering the counseling field, I served as a NJ Registered Pharmacist (RPh). During this time, I obtained my Masters in Counseling from Montclair State & taught in that department for 3 years. For the next 20+ years, I served as Associate Director for The Willow Tree Center, an alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention & treatment agency. I am now in a private practice called Willow Tree Counseling Associates and provide services as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor.
Eva Ostrowsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (Online Only)
Many of us feel like we are stuck in the same old patterns that no longer serve us. Or like we are “doing it all” while feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled. In working together, we will explore the challenges that come with finding balance in life. You wear so many different hats! Lets work together to discover how you can disrupt the cycles (including intergenerational ones) that keep you feeling stuck.
Many of us feel like we are stuck in the same old patterns that no longer serve us. Or like we are “doing it all” while feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled. In working together, we will explore the challenges that come with finding balance in life. You wear so many different hats! Lets work together to discover how you can disrupt the cycles (including intergenerational ones) that keep you feeling stuck.
Erika Regalado
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (Online Only)
My name is Erika Regalado and I'm a proud first generation Latin American with a Cuban and Ecuadorian background. I specialize in working with couples, married individuals and families. My passion for working with families in addition to my extensive training has equipped me to work with individuals across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults and older adults). I use a Narrative and CBT approach when working with clients to best understand how your thoughts and internalized story-telling may be impacting your feelings and behavior while providing practical evidence-based techniques to address targeted goals.
My name is Erika Regalado and I'm a proud first generation Latin American with a Cuban and Ecuadorian background. I specialize in working with couples, married individuals and families. My passion for working with families in addition to my extensive training has equipped me to work with individuals across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults and older adults). I use a Narrative and CBT approach when working with clients to best understand how your thoughts and internalized story-telling may be impacting your feelings and behavior while providing practical evidence-based techniques to address targeted goals.
Accepting New Clients. My style is warm, safe, direct, and nonjudgemental. I truly believe that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is build upon safety, trust, and respect. I strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and warm environment where clients can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. I like to use a variety of evidenced-based practices with each person I work with, based on your individual needs. Being a child of first generation immigrants and from the South Asian community, I truly understand and respect the religions and cultures.
Accepting New Clients. My style is warm, safe, direct, and nonjudgemental. I truly believe that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is build upon safety, trust, and respect. I strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and warm environment where clients can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. I like to use a variety of evidenced-based practices with each person I work with, based on your individual needs. Being a child of first generation immigrants and from the South Asian community, I truly understand and respect the religions and cultures.
Carmen Lynn Hodges
Psychologist, PsyD, LCADC
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (Online Only)
I am a NJ Licensed Psychologist & a NJ Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor with more than 30 years experience. I use a biopsychosocial model of assessment. I have worked in a number of places including: a domestic violence shelter, prisons, drug treatment facilities, colleges, a high school, nursing facilities, Joint Base MDL & Disability Determinations. I provide Telemedicine Only treatment (not face to face). for State of NJ Residents Only. We meet through a therapy portal. I do not provide couples, or family therapy, or treatment in Spanish. Emails with a phone number typically get a faster response.
I am a NJ Licensed Psychologist & a NJ Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor with more than 30 years experience. I use a biopsychosocial model of assessment. I have worked in a number of places including: a domestic violence shelter, prisons, drug treatment facilities, colleges, a high school, nursing facilities, Joint Base MDL & Disability Determinations. I provide Telemedicine Only treatment (not face to face). for State of NJ Residents Only. We meet through a therapy portal. I do not provide couples, or family therapy, or treatment in Spanish. Emails with a phone number typically get a faster response.
Not accepting new clients at this time. When I do, I welcome all and offer a free 35 minute intro session. I specialize in Grief, Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Suicide, Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Work Challenges & Eating Disorders. My current work & previous experience includes: NASA, DEIB Specialist (Current); Santa Rosa Jr. College, Director of Res Life; Pacific Union College, Professor (2024); Berklee School of Music, Res Life Director (2023); Rutgers (2021-22) University at Buffalo, Assistant Director of Counseling (20-21); Dartmouth, Research Coord. (2020); Cornell University, Psychologist (2016-19).
Not accepting new clients at this time. When I do, I welcome all and offer a free 35 minute intro session. I specialize in Grief, Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Suicide, Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Work Challenges & Eating Disorders. My current work & previous experience includes: NASA, DEIB Specialist (Current); Santa Rosa Jr. College, Director of Res Life; Pacific Union College, Professor (2024); Berklee School of Music, Res Life Director (2023); Rutgers (2021-22) University at Buffalo, Assistant Director of Counseling (20-21); Dartmouth, Research Coord. (2020); Cornell University, Psychologist (2016-19).
More Therapists Nearby
Scott W. Woerner
Psychologist, PhD, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Waitlist for new clients
Experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, fallout from past traumatic experiences? Finding that your typical ways of coping are not helping, or making things worse? I know it can be daunting to reach out for support and I am here to help! I provide a unique blend of psychotherapy and mind/body awareness to help you find more balance, flow, and happiness in your life. My approach is integrative and multicultural, based on the ways your particular system responds to life's challenges.
Experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, fallout from past traumatic experiences? Finding that your typical ways of coping are not helping, or making things worse? I know it can be daunting to reach out for support and I am here to help! I provide a unique blend of psychotherapy and mind/body awareness to help you find more balance, flow, and happiness in your life. My approach is integrative and multicultural, based on the ways your particular system responds to life's challenges.
Susan A Fishlock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
I am certified and experienced in the following areas including but not limited to; Family Therapy ( Multicultural Family Institute), adoptive/foster children and their families (Rutgers), victims of sex abuse and domestic violence (JBWS), children and families that have experienced trauma, anxiety and other related disorders.
Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or depressed dealing with life's difficulties? You are not alone as many people in different stages of their lives come across a bump in the road. I have the expertise to help you deal with these issues. Working from a strengths based perspective, I believe it is important to recognize the progress you have already made dealing with these life issues. Often, I have been told by clients I have worked with that I am approachable with any issue, whether it be a hard day at work or a serious long term issue.
I am certified and experienced in the following areas including but not limited to; Family Therapy ( Multicultural Family Institute), adoptive/foster children and their families (Rutgers), victims of sex abuse and domestic violence (JBWS), children and families that have experienced trauma, anxiety and other related disorders.
Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or depressed dealing with life's difficulties? You are not alone as many people in different stages of their lives come across a bump in the road. I have the expertise to help you deal with these issues. Working from a strengths based perspective, I believe it is important to recognize the progress you have already made dealing with these life issues. Often, I have been told by clients I have worked with that I am approachable with any issue, whether it be a hard day at work or a serious long term issue.
Rajini Kurian is a licensed clinical social worker with a wealth of experience in various professional fields, including 8 years of therapeutic practice. She specializes in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, career challenges, and life transitions. With her multicultural perspective as a South Asian woman, Rajini understands the unique expectations and difficulties faced by individuals from different cultural backgrounds. She is dedicated to creating a safe and open environment where clients can freely express themselves without fear of judgment.
Rajini Kurian is a licensed clinical social worker with a wealth of experience in various professional fields, including 8 years of therapeutic practice. She specializes in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, career challenges, and life transitions. With her multicultural perspective as a South Asian woman, Rajini understands the unique expectations and difficulties faced by individuals from different cultural backgrounds. She is dedicated to creating a safe and open environment where clients can freely express themselves without fear of judgment.
Taunya Marie Tinsley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DMin, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
My specialty areas of practice include: include adolescent and adult development, sports counseling, spiritual and Christian interventions, multicultural issues in counseling, and multicultural training and development.
I provide individual and group counseling services as well as educational programs across the life span. I operate from an existential, humanistic, person-centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one's life, self-actualization, responsibility, and relationships. I view counseling from a tripartite approach where I assist my clients with self-awareness, gaining knowledge, and developing strategies to manage effectively and successfully the various transitions they are experiencing in their lives. I employ my diverse training and integrate a multiplicity of therapeutic interventions that yield optimum results for the individual.
My specialty areas of practice include: include adolescent and adult development, sports counseling, spiritual and Christian interventions, multicultural issues in counseling, and multicultural training and development.
I provide individual and group counseling services as well as educational programs across the life span. I operate from an existential, humanistic, person-centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one's life, self-actualization, responsibility, and relationships. I view counseling from a tripartite approach where I assist my clients with self-awareness, gaining knowledge, and developing strategies to manage effectively and successfully the various transitions they are experiencing in their lives. I employ my diverse training and integrate a multiplicity of therapeutic interventions that yield optimum results for the individual.
Charlesetta (Charlee) Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07060
I am available to work at the Princeton Family Institute, the MultiCultural Family Institute and by ZOOM.
Quick Fixes - not possible with Charlee. "Know thyself and get through it, around it, into it and out of it" is incorporated in your therapy. Working together you uncover and discover what works and what you need to thrive. Your family of origin, spiritual well-being, socialization, staus in your community, family and work defined by you get included in the work. Begin to understand ways all of this and more contribute to what's happening to you in this moment. Working as a family, individual, couple or group therapist, the goal is to make it all better.
I am available to work at the Princeton Family Institute, the MultiCultural Family Institute and by ZOOM.
Quick Fixes - not possible with Charlee. "Know thyself and get through it, around it, into it and out of it" is incorporated in your therapy. Working together you uncover and discover what works and what you need to thrive. Your family of origin, spiritual well-being, socialization, staus in your community, family and work defined by you get included in the work. Begin to understand ways all of this and more contribute to what's happening to you in this moment. Working as a family, individual, couple or group therapist, the goal is to make it all better.
considering multicultural and environmental factors.
Lorna Lopez, M.Ed, LAC, NCC believes the most powerful aspect of counseling is the trust between client and counselor and prides herself on being able to build that therapeutic relationship with her clients. Lorna approaches counseling as a collaboration between client and counselor, working together with the client to help them discover how best to address their difficulties. She specializes in working with depression, anxiety, school issues, stress management, estranged relationships, and more for both children, teens and adults. Throughout the counseling process, she helps clients of all ages build resiliency and confidence.
considering multicultural and environmental factors.
Lorna Lopez, M.Ed, LAC, NCC believes the most powerful aspect of counseling is the trust between client and counselor and prides herself on being able to build that therapeutic relationship with her clients. Lorna approaches counseling as a collaboration between client and counselor, working together with the client to help them discover how best to address their difficulties. She specializes in working with depression, anxiety, school issues, stress management, estranged relationships, and more for both children, teens and adults. Throughout the counseling process, she helps clients of all ages build resiliency and confidence.
Healing Reimagined, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, ICSW
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Kim Mackanic and I’ve provided therapeutic services for trauma survivors and individuals facing mental health and addiction issues since 2009. I am also an Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant. My hope is to create a space that feels safe for you to explore your past, present, and future. "Healing Reimagined" means exploring our curiosity about healing as individuals and as a community. It is about hope and possibility, as much as it is about honoring our pain. Taking an intersectional approach, we explore all of the pieces of who you are.
My name is Kim Mackanic and I’ve provided therapeutic services for trauma survivors and individuals facing mental health and addiction issues since 2009. I am also an Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant. My hope is to create a space that feels safe for you to explore your past, present, and future. "Healing Reimagined" means exploring our curiosity about healing as individuals and as a community. It is about hope and possibility, as much as it is about honoring our pain. Taking an intersectional approach, we explore all of the pieces of who you are.
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Multicultural Therapists
What type of therapy is multicultural therapy?
Multicultural therapy is not tied to any specific therapy; rather, it is an overarching approach to therapy that aims to acknowledge and address the influence that factors like race, gender identity, and cultural background can have on someone’s life. Multicultural approaches can be applied to CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and others, and can be practiced with individuals, couples, families, or groups.
What can I expect from multicultural therapy?
Multicultural counseling should be tailored to the client’s unique identity and cultural needs. Such approaches often prioritize the building of trust so that the client feels comfortable exploring various aspects of their identity and any challenges caused by mismatches between their identity and the dominant culture. Beyond that, the format and timeline of therapy will be heavily influenced by the therapist’s preferred therapy approach and the specific problems for which the client sought therapy.
Can multicultural therapy help treat trauma?
Yes. Cultural factors such as racial background, gender identity and or sexuality, and immigration or refugee status can influence both whether someone experiences trauma and how they cope afterward. Multicultural approaches to trauma-informed care will be aware of these influences, helping the client recognize how their response to trauma may be shaped by their cultural background and identify coping mechanisms that take their identity into account.
What are the benefits of seeing a multicultural therapist?
Members of minority groups who seek therapy are sometimes frustrated by providers who don’t understand their cultural background or dismiss the ways in which race, gender, or other facets of their identity influence their lived experience. Seeing a multicultural therapist can help these clients feel seen, understood, and able to develop solutions to life challenges that take their upbringing, beliefs, and past experiences into account.