Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Barberton, OH
Making the decision to find help is hard enough. That is why my goal in counseling is to create a place where you feel safe enough to tell your story. I am Olena Sowers, LPCC, and while I work with many concerns, I specialize in trauma and PTSD and EMDR. I have worked with a variety of client concerns, from anxiety, foster care and adoption to addiction, family conflict, anger, and others. I specialize in trauma and PTSD and am trained in EMDR. I have experience working with individuals who survived physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect, assault, first responders, veterans, motor vehicle accident victims, and many more.
Making the decision to find help is hard enough. That is why my goal in counseling is to create a place where you feel safe enough to tell your story. I am Olena Sowers, LPCC, and while I work with many concerns, I specialize in trauma and PTSD and EMDR. I have worked with a variety of client concerns, from anxiety, foster care and adoption to addiction, family conflict, anger, and others. I specialize in trauma and PTSD and am trained in EMDR. I have experience working with individuals who survived physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect, assault, first responders, veterans, motor vehicle accident victims, and many more.
Talk It Out Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Barberton, OH 44203
Therapy is completely normal and helpful when you find the right therapist for YOU! Finding such a therapist can feel overwhelming, scary and even hopeless. I assure you, those thoughts and feelings are normal. Depression and anxiety can be debilitating and scary. You feel alone and helpless; like no one understands you or what you're experiencing. Career, family, children, friendships, marriage and relationships suffer making you feel even more alone; and lost in the dark world that only you can see and feel. Please, give yourself the gift of therapy. I can help you work towards a healthier and happier you.
Therapy is completely normal and helpful when you find the right therapist for YOU! Finding such a therapist can feel overwhelming, scary and even hopeless. I assure you, those thoughts and feelings are normal. Depression and anxiety can be debilitating and scary. You feel alone and helpless; like no one understands you or what you're experiencing. Career, family, children, friendships, marriage and relationships suffer making you feel even more alone; and lost in the dark world that only you can see and feel. Please, give yourself the gift of therapy. I can help you work towards a healthier and happier you.
Lanaya McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Barberton, OH 44203 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
Catholic Charities Family & Community Outreach CTR
Counselor, LPCC-S, IMFT-S
Verified Verified
Barberton, OH 44203
Catholic Charities Family and Community Outreach Center serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person centered approach to meet the needs of each person and family we serve. We collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs to provide the most complete services possible. We strive to give each individual, couple, and family the health and happiness they seek!
Catholic Charities Family and Community Outreach Center serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person centered approach to meet the needs of each person and family we serve. We collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs to provide the most complete services possible. We strive to give each individual, couple, and family the health and happiness they seek!
Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
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I graduated from CWRU and have received a variety of evidence-based trainings including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Exposure Therapy (ET), Existential Therapy, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, 12-Step Recovery, and Culturally Sensitive approach.
I believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. My expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, and Couple’s issues. (Check my website if you're interested in more details of my approach)
I graduated from CWRU and have received a variety of evidence-based trainings including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Exposure Therapy (ET), Existential Therapy, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, 12-Step Recovery, and Culturally Sensitive approach.
I believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. My expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, and Couple’s issues. (Check my website if you're interested in more details of my approach)
I also specialize in difficult life transitions, relationship difficulties, exploring salient identities, and managing anxiety/ depression, while utilizing culturally sensitive and empirically informed treatments.
We all experience difficult challenges and transitions which can cause painful feelings and disrupt our lives. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, collaborative, and professional relationship to help you navigate these challenges. My focus is on helping client’s explore themselves, gain insight, and ultimately make changes that align with their unique goals. Whether you are looking to improve your relationships, manage anxiety/depression, increase academic or career path satisfaction, work on longstanding difficulties or just to understand yourself more fully, I aim to offer a space that promotes growth and positive outcomes.
I also specialize in difficult life transitions, relationship difficulties, exploring salient identities, and managing anxiety/ depression, while utilizing culturally sensitive and empirically informed treatments.
We all experience difficult challenges and transitions which can cause painful feelings and disrupt our lives. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, collaborative, and professional relationship to help you navigate these challenges. My focus is on helping client’s explore themselves, gain insight, and ultimately make changes that align with their unique goals. Whether you are looking to improve your relationships, manage anxiety/depression, increase academic or career path satisfaction, work on longstanding difficulties or just to understand yourself more fully, I aim to offer a space that promotes growth and positive outcomes.
As a marriage and family therapist, I specialize in working with men and couples. With men, I help work through difficulties and create tools in dealing with relationship concerns, communication problems, anger management, parenting efforts, family dynamics, divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, mid-life issues, etc. With couples, I help work through relational frustrations, deal with the aftereffects of infidelity, address co-parenting concerns, and sort out blended family dynamics.
As a marriage and family therapist, I specialize in working with men and couples. With men, I help work through difficulties and create tools in dealing with relationship concerns, communication problems, anger management, parenting efforts, family dynamics, divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, mid-life issues, etc. With couples, I help work through relational frustrations, deal with the aftereffects of infidelity, address co-parenting concerns, and sort out blended family dynamics.
I believe that each and every single person on earth has a purpose and is deserving of hope. There may be times in your life when you may feel alone, depressed or anxious. As a counselor, I work with children and adults who may be struggling to regulate and express their emotions, experiencing stage of life concerns/transitions, and those who may be struggling with anxiety or depression.
I believe that each and every single person on earth has a purpose and is deserving of hope. There may be times in your life when you may feel alone, depressed or anxious. As a counselor, I work with children and adults who may be struggling to regulate and express their emotions, experiencing stage of life concerns/transitions, and those who may be struggling with anxiety or depression.
Are you ready to take your life to the next level? If you're an ambitious individual seeking to achieve peak performance in any area of your life, then I am the therapist for you. I have a history of success for aiding clients with performance-focused goals, trauma, and mood related disorders. My particular interest in neuroscience & its impact on mood/behavior guides my approach, ensuring that I only employ evidence-based techniques to support your journey. I am committed to helping you navigate challenges by providing services tailored to your unique needs. Self-pay ONLY- I don't believe insurance should dictate your wellness.
Are you ready to take your life to the next level? If you're an ambitious individual seeking to achieve peak performance in any area of your life, then I am the therapist for you. I have a history of success for aiding clients with performance-focused goals, trauma, and mood related disorders. My particular interest in neuroscience & its impact on mood/behavior guides my approach, ensuring that I only employ evidence-based techniques to support your journey. I am committed to helping you navigate challenges by providing services tailored to your unique needs. Self-pay ONLY- I don't believe insurance should dictate your wellness.
Katherine Pixley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44333 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
Do you feel unseen, misunderstood, or unheard? Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss? Do you feel alone? If you could relate to any of those questions, I'd like to come along side you and provide a safe place where you can feel seen, understood, and heard. Seeing you for more than just your emotional distress, but also looking to see what may be at the root of the issue is important to helping you walk through such hard times. I will strive to understand what your concerns are and work collaboratively with you towards your personal growth goals.
Do you feel unseen, misunderstood, or unheard? Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss? Do you feel alone? If you could relate to any of those questions, I'd like to come along side you and provide a safe place where you can feel seen, understood, and heard. Seeing you for more than just your emotional distress, but also looking to see what may be at the root of the issue is important to helping you walk through such hard times. I will strive to understand what your concerns are and work collaboratively with you towards your personal growth goals.
Christina Weaver
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44303 (Online Only)
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I enjoy working with clients ages 13+ struggling with: sexual abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, partner/spouse issues, PCOS/hormone issues, transgender concerns in youth & adults, & the LGBTQIA+ community. I integrate humor & compassion, along with evidence based practices to help clients work towards their goals. I would love to offer you a safe space to facilitate your healing with the understanding that this journey is unique to you.
I enjoy working with clients ages 13+ struggling with: sexual abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, partner/spouse issues, PCOS/hormone issues, transgender concerns in youth & adults, & the LGBTQIA+ community. I integrate humor & compassion, along with evidence based practices to help clients work towards their goals. I would love to offer you a safe space to facilitate your healing with the understanding that this journey is unique to you.
Takiyah G. Small
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Life tends to bring about a set of challenges that can be difficult to manage without the right tools. Identifying the right people just to share your story with and get wise counsel can be even more challenging. Are you depressed, anxious, confused about your purpose and goals for your life or just flat out need someone to talk to...I’m here. I believe that everyone is born with the innate ability to thrive and persevere regardless of what the circumstances say. Have faith in yourself, acknowledge that inner strength, take one small step at a time and see results manifest in due time. Seeking help means you are almost there!
Life tends to bring about a set of challenges that can be difficult to manage without the right tools. Identifying the right people just to share your story with and get wise counsel can be even more challenging. Are you depressed, anxious, confused about your purpose and goals for your life or just flat out need someone to talk to...I’m here. I believe that everyone is born with the innate ability to thrive and persevere regardless of what the circumstances say. Have faith in yourself, acknowledge that inner strength, take one small step at a time and see results manifest in due time. Seeking help means you are almost there!
Julianne S Massimo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Do you find yourself thinking, "This isn't the way my story was supposed to go."? Welcome to the Austin Counseling Center for Women and Families. Hello, I’m Dr. Julianne Massimo, LPCC-S, PMH-C. I want to welcome you in taking the first step to feeling more like yourself, or the you you'd like to become. The Austin Counseling Center was established in Fairlawn, Ohio to bring comprehensive mental health services that include issues related to reproductive health including pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders and changing family/relationship roles.
Do you find yourself thinking, "This isn't the way my story was supposed to go."? Welcome to the Austin Counseling Center for Women and Families. Hello, I’m Dr. Julianne Massimo, LPCC-S, PMH-C. I want to welcome you in taking the first step to feeling more like yourself, or the you you'd like to become. The Austin Counseling Center was established in Fairlawn, Ohio to bring comprehensive mental health services that include issues related to reproductive health including pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders and changing family/relationship roles.
Natalia Cifuentes
Pre-Licensed Professional, SWT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44301 (Online Only)
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the constant changes and distractions that surround us. With technology and social media constantly competing for our attention, it can be challenging to take a step back and reconnect with our inner selves. We often find ourselves feeling lost or disconnected, struggling to find our true essence and what truly matters in our lives. That's where having a guide, and a helping hand, can make all the difference.
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the constant changes and distractions that surround us. With technology and social media constantly competing for our attention, it can be challenging to take a step back and reconnect with our inner selves. We often find ourselves feeling lost or disconnected, struggling to find our true essence and what truly matters in our lives. That's where having a guide, and a helping hand, can make all the difference.
Lisa Audino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wadsworth, OH 44281 (Online Only)
I specialize in Borderline personality disorder, PTSD/Trauma, and co-occurring challenges. My scope of practice includes LGBTQ+ concerns, couples (nonmonogamy), and mood disorders. A desire to change is often forged in hardships that are overwhelming, painful, and cause suffering. It can be a difficult path to navigate alone. A therapeutic relationship based on trust, open communication, respect, and empathy is fundamental to overcoming struggles. Whether it is during a transition, an acute stressor, or severe mental illness, I provide a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment for youth, adults, families, and couples.
I specialize in Borderline personality disorder, PTSD/Trauma, and co-occurring challenges. My scope of practice includes LGBTQ+ concerns, couples (nonmonogamy), and mood disorders. A desire to change is often forged in hardships that are overwhelming, painful, and cause suffering. It can be a difficult path to navigate alone. A therapeutic relationship based on trust, open communication, respect, and empathy is fundamental to overcoming struggles. Whether it is during a transition, an acute stressor, or severe mental illness, I provide a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment for youth, adults, families, and couples.
It's not easy asking for help so congrats on taking the first step! Are you looking to learn healthy coping skills? Are you in need of a safe space to process thoughts and feelings? Need work on building skills to help navigate the stress of daily living? If so, I want to help. I work to build a therapeutic bond, meeting YOU where YOU are and supporting you through your journey of change. I use a diverse range of therapeutic modalities tailored to your individual need. At this time, I am providing teletherapy services so you can access services from the comfort of your home.
It's not easy asking for help so congrats on taking the first step! Are you looking to learn healthy coping skills? Are you in need of a safe space to process thoughts and feelings? Need work on building skills to help navigate the stress of daily living? If so, I want to help. I work to build a therapeutic bond, meeting YOU where YOU are and supporting you through your journey of change. I use a diverse range of therapeutic modalities tailored to your individual need. At this time, I am providing teletherapy services so you can access services from the comfort of your home.
Ashley Farrish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44313
Life is difficult when you are stuck in the past. I would like to help you remove barriers that prevent you from living the life you desire and deserve. This includes processing past memories and negative beliefs about yourself that get in the way of feeling connected to yourself and others. I work with you to build a solid sense of who you are and investigate ways you feel empowered in your body. We also work on discovering what radical self care and coping skills look like for you and ultimately determine how you can have a life that is centered around what you truly value. And most importantly, increasing experiences of pleasure!
Life is difficult when you are stuck in the past. I would like to help you remove barriers that prevent you from living the life you desire and deserve. This includes processing past memories and negative beliefs about yourself that get in the way of feeling connected to yourself and others. I work with you to build a solid sense of who you are and investigate ways you feel empowered in your body. We also work on discovering what radical self care and coping skills look like for you and ultimately determine how you can have a life that is centered around what you truly value. And most importantly, increasing experiences of pleasure!
Greetings, welcome to my profile! I earned my Masters in Rehabilitation and Counseling from Kent State University, Ohio. For over three decades, I have dedicated my life to the treatment and empowerment of individuals struggling from addictions and other disabling conditions. My aim is to advocate, counsel and empower each individual to overcome and become their better selves. As a holistic counselor, my goal is always to encourage and inspire each client. Using evidence based counseling to ignite a client's inner potential to achieve their own dreams and goals.
Greetings, welcome to my profile! I earned my Masters in Rehabilitation and Counseling from Kent State University, Ohio. For over three decades, I have dedicated my life to the treatment and empowerment of individuals struggling from addictions and other disabling conditions. My aim is to advocate, counsel and empower each individual to overcome and become their better selves. As a holistic counselor, my goal is always to encourage and inspire each client. Using evidence based counseling to ignite a client's inner potential to achieve their own dreams and goals.
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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.