Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Avon, OH
Lori L. King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avon, OH 44011 (Online Only)
As a mental health professional, I’ve worked in the field of psychology for many years. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in trauma recovery, grief/bereavement, personality disorders, anxiety related disorders, mood disorders, relationship difficulties and obsessive-compulsive disorders. I’m a life-long learner and I support in a wholistic approach to mental health wellness. I also support that we are all much more than just the sum of our parts. I’m extensively trained in the psychodynamic, existential - humanistic, and cognitive behavioral schools of psychological thought.
As a mental health professional, I’ve worked in the field of psychology for many years. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in trauma recovery, grief/bereavement, personality disorders, anxiety related disorders, mood disorders, relationship difficulties and obsessive-compulsive disorders. I’m a life-long learner and I support in a wholistic approach to mental health wellness. I also support that we are all much more than just the sum of our parts. I’m extensively trained in the psychodynamic, existential - humanistic, and cognitive behavioral schools of psychological thought.
Melissa Kathryn Jones-Vovk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avon, OH 44011 (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) I feel it's important to empower clients by giving them the tools to meet their personal goals. Throughout life we go through life experiences where we may feel powerless or not in control, but we do have control over how we cope or react to life circumstances. By offering a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental place to guide clients through their healing process I hope to inspire confidence and the innate resiliency that I believe is in each of us.
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) I feel it's important to empower clients by giving them the tools to meet their personal goals. Throughout life we go through life experiences where we may feel powerless or not in control, but we do have control over how we cope or react to life circumstances. By offering a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental place to guide clients through their healing process I hope to inspire confidence and the innate resiliency that I believe is in each of us.
Cyrene M Kafer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Avon, OH 44011 (Online Only)
Struggling with anxiety and depression along with life's circumstances is difficult to do alone and can interfere with our relationships with others and with daily functioning. Mental health therapy can assist you in achieving awareness, personal growth and autonomy in a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment.
Struggling with anxiety and depression along with life's circumstances is difficult to do alone and can interfere with our relationships with others and with daily functioning. Mental health therapy can assist you in achieving awareness, personal growth and autonomy in a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment.
What to know: My commitment to you is to always do my best and always show up present. Going to therapy is brave. I'm not going to judge you. Healing is hard. We work together, but you do the work. You can heal. The therapy path is not linear. I am proud of you. I have experience working with all populations with various mental health diagnoses. Areas of focus have included: depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, trauma and PTSD, dissociative disorders, and eating disorders. I also affirm LGBTQIA+ and that such a safe, affirming space is available.
What to know: My commitment to you is to always do my best and always show up present. Going to therapy is brave. I'm not going to judge you. Healing is hard. We work together, but you do the work. You can heal. The therapy path is not linear. I am proud of you. I have experience working with all populations with various mental health diagnoses. Areas of focus have included: depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, trauma and PTSD, dissociative disorders, and eating disorders. I also affirm LGBTQIA+ and that such a safe, affirming space is available.
Susan Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, AT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Avon, OH 44011 (Online Only)
Hope for the Journey is my professional motto. My goal is to partner with you on your life's journey as we find healing, peace, hope and authenticity. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I specialize in working with woman facing a variety of challenges including feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, having relationship issues, grief, anger, chronic illness, anxiety, difficulty sleeping and more. Treatment is uniquely tailored to meet your needs. I am ready to help!
Hope for the Journey is my professional motto. My goal is to partner with you on your life's journey as we find healing, peace, hope and authenticity. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I specialize in working with woman facing a variety of challenges including feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, having relationship issues, grief, anger, chronic illness, anxiety, difficulty sleeping and more. Treatment is uniquely tailored to meet your needs. I am ready to help!
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor in the state of Ohio. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related disorders. I offer diagnostic assessment and empirically based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), but use a combination of therapy techniques based on your individual needs including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques with an emphasis on social skills training.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor in the state of Ohio. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related disorders. I offer diagnostic assessment and empirically based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), but use a combination of therapy techniques based on your individual needs including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques with an emphasis on social skills training.
Now Accepting New Clients! I love working with individuals, couples, families and groups who want to grow as human beings. In connecting with their true selves, they heal from past wounds, practice life-relationship skills in the present, and find meaning and purpose in their life journey. I assist with fostering well-being in their evolving life, cultivate healing relationships and integrate mind-body-emotion-energy-soul-spirit in their life and relations.
Now Accepting New Clients! I love working with individuals, couples, families and groups who want to grow as human beings. In connecting with their true selves, they heal from past wounds, practice life-relationship skills in the present, and find meaning and purpose in their life journey. I assist with fostering well-being in their evolving life, cultivate healing relationships and integrate mind-body-emotion-energy-soul-spirit in their life and relations.
At various times in our lives we may find ourselves faced with difficult experiences which may feel overwhelming and, often, seeking help can be the most difficult step. I believe that every person has the ability to make desired changes which can lead to a more fulfilling life. Understanding the uniqueness of those experiences.
At various times in our lives we may find ourselves faced with difficult experiences which may feel overwhelming and, often, seeking help can be the most difficult step. I believe that every person has the ability to make desired changes which can lead to a more fulfilling life. Understanding the uniqueness of those experiences.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I believe that therapy is not the process of fixing a problem, but rather it’s a space to strengthen one’s sense of self. My goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to provide support through conversation and interventions that empower clients to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I believe that therapy is not the process of fixing a problem, but rather it’s a space to strengthen one’s sense of self. My goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to provide support through conversation and interventions that empower clients to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Currently Accepting New Clients. When it comes to life and problems with living, we should not suffer nor be satisfied with the mediocre but strive for the very best possible. I believe that with intentional collaboration and problem-solving between therapist and client, life quality and personal satisfaction increases. Together we will identify your goals while developing a treatment plan that meets your needs and focuses on personal growth.
Currently Accepting New Clients. When it comes to life and problems with living, we should not suffer nor be satisfied with the mediocre but strive for the very best possible. I believe that with intentional collaboration and problem-solving between therapist and client, life quality and personal satisfaction increases. Together we will identify your goals while developing a treatment plan that meets your needs and focuses on personal growth.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervisory designation. I have over 12 years of professional mental health experience & have worked in a variety of settings, including: youth residential treatment facilities, IOPs, community based agencies, school settings & private practice. My specialties include the diagnosis & treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders & grief. I offer diagnostic assessments and empirically based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervisory designation. I have over 12 years of professional mental health experience & have worked in a variety of settings, including: youth residential treatment facilities, IOPs, community based agencies, school settings & private practice. My specialties include the diagnosis & treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders & grief. I offer diagnostic assessments and empirically based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
Life brings challenges and hardships often leaving us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. You do not have to be alone in your struggles, and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals. I place a high value on the therapeutic relationship, offering a safe, empathetic , judgement-free space to help you identify barriers and emotions that are holding you back, facilitating growth and self-awareness along the way. My mission is to empower client's to make change and create more meaning in their lives.
Life brings challenges and hardships often leaving us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. You do not have to be alone in your struggles, and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals. I place a high value on the therapeutic relationship, offering a safe, empathetic , judgement-free space to help you identify barriers and emotions that are holding you back, facilitating growth and self-awareness along the way. My mission is to empower client's to make change and create more meaning in their lives.
Hi there! My name is Arianna and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I am a genuine, caring, and skilled clinician who wants to help you love your life. I have lots of hobbies outside of work, but especially love laughing, reading, taking my dog for walks, and video games.
Hi there! My name is Arianna and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I am a genuine, caring, and skilled clinician who wants to help you love your life. I have lots of hobbies outside of work, but especially love laughing, reading, taking my dog for walks, and video games.
OCD and anxiety take a small possibility and make it feel like a certain probability. Intrusive thoughts go against our moral beliefs causing distress and make us lose trust in ourselves. I promise that no matter what may be on your mind, you are not alone! Safety behaviors can become routine and we don’t always think of them as compulsions, such seeking for reassurance. OCD will never be satisfied by any particular answer and comfort found from compulsions only provides fleeting relief. Here’s the thing: you have the power to challenge your OCD and anxiety head on through treatment.
OCD and anxiety take a small possibility and make it feel like a certain probability. Intrusive thoughts go against our moral beliefs causing distress and make us lose trust in ourselves. I promise that no matter what may be on your mind, you are not alone! Safety behaviors can become routine and we don’t always think of them as compulsions, such seeking for reassurance. OCD will never be satisfied by any particular answer and comfort found from compulsions only provides fleeting relief. Here’s the thing: you have the power to challenge your OCD and anxiety head on through treatment.
Hello and welcome! Are you finding yourself stuck in a constant mental and emotional battle of trying to navigate through many of life’s difficult challenges? Are you ready to face your problems head on and commit to the process of improving your life and relationship with yourself and others? I can help you in becoming a leader in your own journey towards personal growth, making positive changes, happiness, healing, reconnection, renewal, and hope for your future.
Hello and welcome! Are you finding yourself stuck in a constant mental and emotional battle of trying to navigate through many of life’s difficult challenges? Are you ready to face your problems head on and commit to the process of improving your life and relationship with yourself and others? I can help you in becoming a leader in your own journey towards personal growth, making positive changes, happiness, healing, reconnection, renewal, and hope for your future.
It takes strength to acknowledge when something is wrong. Through looking for a counselor, you have displayed this. I can imagine by now you might be feeling overwhelmed or distressed by what's recently occurred or what's built up over time. You may be looking to build on your coping skills or enhance your way of thinking about life. Or, maybe you just want someone to talk to about your everyday obstacles. For whatever life brings you, I am here to offer you support and guidance. Some of my clinical areas of focus include, but are not limited to: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
It takes strength to acknowledge when something is wrong. Through looking for a counselor, you have displayed this. I can imagine by now you might be feeling overwhelmed or distressed by what's recently occurred or what's built up over time. You may be looking to build on your coping skills or enhance your way of thinking about life. Or, maybe you just want someone to talk to about your everyday obstacles. For whatever life brings you, I am here to offer you support and guidance. Some of my clinical areas of focus include, but are not limited to: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
More Therapists Nearby
Melissa Counts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elyria, OH 44036 (Online Only)
Therapy is an opportunity to promote healing and personal growth in a supportive and judgement free zone. I have worked in the mental health field as a social worker since 2014. I take a relational approach to counseling as trust and connection are very important to the therapeutic relationship. I work with each client to be trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. I am a certified therapist in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment and trained in Flash technique. I enjoy working to build awareness with how our bodies respond under stress and practicing mindfulness techniques.
Therapy is an opportunity to promote healing and personal growth in a supportive and judgement free zone. I have worked in the mental health field as a social worker since 2014. I take a relational approach to counseling as trust and connection are very important to the therapeutic relationship. I work with each client to be trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. I am a certified therapist in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment and trained in Flash technique. I enjoy working to build awareness with how our bodies respond under stress and practicing mindfulness techniques.
Grace Rahman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Berea, OH 44017
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic life experiences, PMDD or the challenges of postpartum, I'm here to support you at your pace, without judgment. Navigating our own mental health can feel lonely, but you're not alone. I understand the courage it takes to seek support. In our sessions, I'll tailor my approach to your unique experiences and strengths in a culturally-sensitive manner.
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic life experiences, PMDD or the challenges of postpartum, I'm here to support you at your pace, without judgment. Navigating our own mental health can feel lonely, but you're not alone. I understand the courage it takes to seek support. In our sessions, I'll tailor my approach to your unique experiences and strengths in a culturally-sensitive manner.
Sara Hale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116 (Online Only)
Using a holistic, culturally sensitive, strengths-based approach, I specialize in adult ADHD, trauma/PTSD, life changes and adjustments, anxiety, social anxiety, work/life balance, self-esteem, attachment styles, assertiveness and boundary setting skills, and self-confidence.
I believe people are more than the sum of things that have happened to them or the challenges they face, and the core of my practice centers on collaborating with you in life's challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself; a space where your own personal story, life experiences, values, and beliefs are accepted and valued.
Using a holistic, culturally sensitive, strengths-based approach, I specialize in adult ADHD, trauma/PTSD, life changes and adjustments, anxiety, social anxiety, work/life balance, self-esteem, attachment styles, assertiveness and boundary setting skills, and self-confidence.
I believe people are more than the sum of things that have happened to them or the challenges they face, and the core of my practice centers on collaborating with you in life's challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself; a space where your own personal story, life experiences, values, and beliefs are accepted and valued.
Life can be hard! And sometimes it can be hard every single day. Sometimes it may even seem like you can’t get out of the cycle you continue to find yourself in. It can get difficult doing the same things over and over again and never seeing any changes. Sometimes we find ourselves in the same place despite all our attempts to change. And sometimes, we reach out to others for a new perspective or simply some encouragement!
Life can be hard! And sometimes it can be hard every single day. Sometimes it may even seem like you can’t get out of the cycle you continue to find yourself in. It can get difficult doing the same things over and over again and never seeing any changes. Sometimes we find ourselves in the same place despite all our attempts to change. And sometimes, we reach out to others for a new perspective or simply some encouragement!
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- Sheffield Lake
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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.