Multicultural Therapists in Edison, NJ

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Reema Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08820
I myself have dealt with major life transitions and multicultural issues.
Are you having a crisis of self-confidence? Low self-esteem and stress are impacting your everyday life. The relationship you have with yourself is at an all-time low. You notice that your relationships with others have changed, too. You want to feel better about yourself, but you don’t know where to start. Life’s stressors can bring you down, causing you to constantly question yourself.
I myself have dealt with major life transitions and multicultural issues.
Are you having a crisis of self-confidence? Low self-esteem and stress are impacting your everyday life. The relationship you have with yourself is at an all-time low. You notice that your relationships with others have changed, too. You want to feel better about yourself, but you don’t know where to start. Life’s stressors can bring you down, causing you to constantly question yourself.
(732) 426-5483 View (732) 426-5483
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Rebecca Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08837
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
(848) 420-8352 View (848) 420-8352
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Latoya L- (Owner Of T.y.p Therapy)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08817  (Online Only)
My name is Latoya, and I am the Owner/Clinical Director of T.Y.P Therapy. TYP stands for “Trust Your Process,” which is our motto. Our providers specialize in teens/adults ages 16-40. We believe that with the proper support, anyone can get close to reaching self-actualization. At T.Y.P Therapy, YOU are in charge of your treatment, which enables YOU to discover your inner strengths and values, allowing you to live a fulfilling life. We use an individualized, holistic, and person-centered approach, which allows us to support our clients based on their entire selves, such as their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
My name is Latoya, and I am the Owner/Clinical Director of T.Y.P Therapy. TYP stands for “Trust Your Process,” which is our motto. Our providers specialize in teens/adults ages 16-40. We believe that with the proper support, anyone can get close to reaching self-actualization. At T.Y.P Therapy, YOU are in charge of your treatment, which enables YOU to discover your inner strengths and values, allowing you to live a fulfilling life. We use an individualized, holistic, and person-centered approach, which allows us to support our clients based on their entire selves, such as their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
(716) 707-1661 View (716) 707-1661
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Dr. Brian Carl Quinones
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, RPT-S, Autplay, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08837
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, and Trauma. As a member of the Association for Play Therapy, I look for ways to include playfulness in treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual, family, and group therapy services. Together, we look to develop goals that connect the person inward with their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and body—at the same time, looking at how they connect socially with the world around them. To help to have a better relationship with themselves and others.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, and Trauma. As a member of the Association for Play Therapy, I look for ways to include playfulness in treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual, family, and group therapy services. Together, we look to develop goals that connect the person inward with their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and body—at the same time, looking at how they connect socially with the world around them. To help to have a better relationship with themselves and others.
(732) 532-3811 View (732) 532-3811
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Power In Play Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
(973) 512-2413 View (973) 512-2413
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Trinh Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08820  (Online Only)
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” I'm led by my resolute beliefs in an individual's resiliency to overcome life trials and thrive in the face of adversity when provided with the right environment, tools and resources. I take pride in building a therapeutic relationship with you that feels validating, empowering, mutually transparent and compassionately confrontational. Being a bicultural individual has inspired me to remain open, inquisitive and adaptable to distinctive personal values and ways of life.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” I'm led by my resolute beliefs in an individual's resiliency to overcome life trials and thrive in the face of adversity when provided with the right environment, tools and resources. I take pride in building a therapeutic relationship with you that feels validating, empowering, mutually transparent and compassionately confrontational. Being a bicultural individual has inspired me to remain open, inquisitive and adaptable to distinctive personal values and ways of life.
(848) 800-0013 View (848) 800-0013
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Lindsey A Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08820
Lindsey Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 5 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults, and families seeking help with mental health issues and disorders. Lindsey completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Clinical Psychology at the College of New Jersey and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University. She utilizes strength-based, mindfulness-focused clinical insight that aligns with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family systems theory.
Lindsey Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 5 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults, and families seeking help with mental health issues and disorders. Lindsey completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Clinical Psychology at the College of New Jersey and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University. She utilizes strength-based, mindfulness-focused clinical insight that aligns with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family systems theory.
(732) 592-5622 View (732) 592-5622
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Melanie Pacheco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08837
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
(848) 283-5511 View (848) 283-5511
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Dr. Shamima Akhter
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08817  (Online Only)
You're slamming the alarm clock; it was another night of broken sleep. You're feeling drained and wishing for a moment of peace and happiness. You are constantly giving to others when you're running low and rarely have time for yourself. You feel pressures and stress piling up and weighing on your shoulders. You want to reach out for help but are scared of being vulnerable and a burden to others. At night when you lay down to sleep, the thoughts are racing and the worries return. All you want is understanding and support.
You're slamming the alarm clock; it was another night of broken sleep. You're feeling drained and wishing for a moment of peace and happiness. You are constantly giving to others when you're running low and rarely have time for yourself. You feel pressures and stress piling up and weighing on your shoulders. You want to reach out for help but are scared of being vulnerable and a burden to others. At night when you lay down to sleep, the thoughts are racing and the worries return. All you want is understanding and support.
(848) 294-2892 View (848) 294-2892
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Selma Wankhade. - The Path to Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08820  (Online Only)
Mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being. As individuals, we go through several changes in our lives. Some of these changes can be very distressing. You may feel stuck, anxious, or depressed. You may not know, where to turn. As a therapist, my goal is dedicated to helping you navigate the right therapeutic path to optimize wellness. No matter how big or small the problem is, we work as a team, to explore past or present issues. I specialize in working with individuals affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-esteem.
Mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being. As individuals, we go through several changes in our lives. Some of these changes can be very distressing. You may feel stuck, anxious, or depressed. You may not know, where to turn. As a therapist, my goal is dedicated to helping you navigate the right therapeutic path to optimize wellness. No matter how big or small the problem is, we work as a team, to explore past or present issues. I specialize in working with individuals affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-esteem.
(732) 707-7184 View (732) 707-7184
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Heather Nicholas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08820  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children (9 or older), adolescents, young adults, adults, and families dealing with: anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, LGBTQ, and life stressors. I also have a particular interest in working with individuals with OCD using EXPR and couples using the Gottman Method. I use a variety of evidence-based practices to assist each person I work with based on your individual needs. I am here to be your guide and assist you in building coping skills, improving self-awareness, and building greater insight into various life situations.
I specialize in working with children (9 or older), adolescents, young adults, adults, and families dealing with: anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, LGBTQ, and life stressors. I also have a particular interest in working with individuals with OCD using EXPR and couples using the Gottman Method. I use a variety of evidence-based practices to assist each person I work with based on your individual needs. I am here to be your guide and assist you in building coping skills, improving self-awareness, and building greater insight into various life situations.
(908) 290-0407 View (908) 290-0407
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Hillary Ali
LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817  (Online Only)
Hello! Are you feeling unheard, alone, or even uncertain of your next steps? I know how you feel. For a while, I felt the same. Although I did not always have access to professional support, these feelings were a big motivator in becoming a therapist after studying psychology and social work. I have had the pleasure of working with people of various walks of life: parents struggling with substance issues, young adults finding their identity, women of color experiencing racial issues, to name a few.
Hello! Are you feeling unheard, alone, or even uncertain of your next steps? I know how you feel. For a while, I felt the same. Although I did not always have access to professional support, these feelings were a big motivator in becoming a therapist after studying psychology and social work. I have had the pleasure of working with people of various walks of life: parents struggling with substance issues, young adults finding their identity, women of color experiencing racial issues, to name a few.
(732) 365-3094 View (732) 365-3094
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Noreen Heslin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08817  (Online Only)
Do anxiety and scary thoughts prevent you from living the life you want? Does regret about the past prevent you from moving into the future? Do you ever wish you could go back to the way life ‘used to be’? We can become so fixated on the past that we feel helpless to build our futures. We become so lost in others’ expectations of us that we forget what we want and who we are. Entering into therapy is a brave step and a sign that you are ready to fight for yourself. Therapy can be a creative and exhilarating experience. I can teach you the skills to quiet the negative voices of self-doubt and fear.
Do anxiety and scary thoughts prevent you from living the life you want? Does regret about the past prevent you from moving into the future? Do you ever wish you could go back to the way life ‘used to be’? We can become so fixated on the past that we feel helpless to build our futures. We become so lost in others’ expectations of us that we forget what we want and who we are. Entering into therapy is a brave step and a sign that you are ready to fight for yourself. Therapy can be a creative and exhilarating experience. I can teach you the skills to quiet the negative voices of self-doubt and fear.
(732) 889-7096 View (732) 889-7096
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Better Journey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08820  (Online Only)
Welcome to Better Journey! We are licensed professional therapists dedicated to providing online services tailored to your unique needs. At Better Journey, we offer reliable telehealth services for both individuals seeking therapy and therapists needing clinical consultations. We prioritize trust and provide a secure, supportive platform for all users. Embracing a client-centered approach, we focus on your unique experiences and are here to listen and guide you through stress, anxiety, depression, or any challenges you face. Proudly serving NY and NJ, we’re committed to supporting your journey toward better mental health.
Welcome to Better Journey! We are licensed professional therapists dedicated to providing online services tailored to your unique needs. At Better Journey, we offer reliable telehealth services for both individuals seeking therapy and therapists needing clinical consultations. We prioritize trust and provide a secure, supportive platform for all users. Embracing a client-centered approach, we focus on your unique experiences and are here to listen and guide you through stress, anxiety, depression, or any challenges you face. Proudly serving NY and NJ, we’re committed to supporting your journey toward better mental health.
(908) 201-3380 View (908) 201-3380
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Irene Guarino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08837  (Online Only)
Our society has and continues to go through many changes which lead to ongoing challenges. We have all experienced those challenges during and after the Pandemic. Many are still having difficulty adjusting. This is just one example of our changing society today and the impact it has on the present and the future. For some, each day poses a risk and therefore many find it difficult to function productively. It takes courage and strength to take that first step to seek therapy which would lead to a brighter future and a better understanding of who you are.
Our society has and continues to go through many changes which lead to ongoing challenges. We have all experienced those challenges during and after the Pandemic. Many are still having difficulty adjusting. This is just one example of our changing society today and the impact it has on the present and the future. For some, each day poses a risk and therefore many find it difficult to function productively. It takes courage and strength to take that first step to seek therapy which would lead to a brighter future and a better understanding of who you are.
(908) 774-9881 View (908) 774-9881
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Trinh Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08820  (Online Only)
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” I'm led by my resolute beliefs in an individual's resiliency to overcome life trials and thrive in the face of adversity when provided with the right environment, tools and resources. I take pride in building a therapeutic relationship with you that feels validating, empowering, mutually transparent and compassionately confrontational. Being a bicultural individual has inspired me to remain open, inquisitive and adaptable to distinctive personal values and ways of life.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” I'm led by my resolute beliefs in an individual's resiliency to overcome life trials and thrive in the face of adversity when provided with the right environment, tools and resources. I take pride in building a therapeutic relationship with you that feels validating, empowering, mutually transparent and compassionately confrontational. Being a bicultural individual has inspired me to remain open, inquisitive and adaptable to distinctive personal values and ways of life.
(856) 606-0091 View (856) 606-0091
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Mi Cao
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LPCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08817
Welcome! We provide psychotherapy to clients from NJ, MA, CT, and NY. Our clients come from diverse background with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting problems, career challenges, self-esteem/confidence issues, intellectual/developmental disabilities, Asperger/autism spectrum disorder, attention deficient, Trauma/PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and immigration/acculturation/adjustment issues. Our Goal is to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environmental for our clients to be heard, supported, and motivated. Our multi-cultural therapists speaks many different languages.
Welcome! We provide psychotherapy to clients from NJ, MA, CT, and NY. Our clients come from diverse background with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting problems, career challenges, self-esteem/confidence issues, intellectual/developmental disabilities, Asperger/autism spectrum disorder, attention deficient, Trauma/PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and immigration/acculturation/adjustment issues. Our Goal is to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environmental for our clients to be heard, supported, and motivated. Our multi-cultural therapists speaks many different languages.
(475) 231-4521 View (475) 231-4521
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Kenji Takeda
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817  (Online Only)
As a licensed psychologist in NY and NJ, I offer remote individual psychotherapy to adults (Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm). My approach is collaborative and you are an active partner in designing your personal goals. I individualize treatment based on your presenting concerns/needs, as well as your unique background and history. Based on my training and experience in a variety of treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, I use an integrative approach to help you reach your personal goals, which may involve learning skills to manage life’s difficulties and developing greater understanding of yourself.
As a licensed psychologist in NY and NJ, I offer remote individual psychotherapy to adults (Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm). My approach is collaborative and you are an active partner in designing your personal goals. I individualize treatment based on your presenting concerns/needs, as well as your unique background and history. Based on my training and experience in a variety of treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, I use an integrative approach to help you reach your personal goals, which may involve learning skills to manage life’s difficulties and developing greater understanding of yourself.
(908) 402-6396 View (908) 402-6396
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Satinder Kaur
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm a licensed professional counselor who's dedicated the past 10+ years to supporting individuals on their journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being. My practice has focused on working with children, teens, adults and seniors. My areas of specialization are Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and many other general mental health concerns.
Hello! I'm a licensed professional counselor who's dedicated the past 10+ years to supporting individuals on their journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being. My practice has focused on working with children, teens, adults and seniors. My areas of specialization are Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and many other general mental health concerns.
(908) 364-9543 View (908) 364-9543
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Shannon Burdick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08820  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(848) 224-6193 View (848) 224-6193
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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.