Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Bay Village, OH
Do you struggle with past trauma? You might be wondering if counseling is right for you. Sometimes, taking the first step can be the most difficult. Having the support of someone who truly empathizes and is there to listen is valuable. Through counseling, you can gain a fresh perspective, learn positive coping methods, and become empowered to have a more fulfilling life. Together, we will formulate goals for therapy and work to meet your specific needs. I offer a confidential, safe, non-judgmental space where you can be heard. We will focus on healing and change in a supportive and caring environment.
Do you struggle with past trauma? You might be wondering if counseling is right for you. Sometimes, taking the first step can be the most difficult. Having the support of someone who truly empathizes and is there to listen is valuable. Through counseling, you can gain a fresh perspective, learn positive coping methods, and become empowered to have a more fulfilling life. Together, we will formulate goals for therapy and work to meet your specific needs. I offer a confidential, safe, non-judgmental space where you can be heard. We will focus on healing and change in a supportive and caring environment.
I'm Andrew, owner of Bay Village Counseling. At Bay Village Counseling, we believe that there are many ways to accomplish life changes. People can change their perceptions in order to view problems/issues differently. People can make changes in behavior in order to react and respond differently to problems/issues. People can make structural changes to the environment around them (where you live, where you work, the people in your life) in order to remove problems/ issues. One way or another change is possible and we can help you explore your problems / issues and open space for positive changes.
I'm Andrew, owner of Bay Village Counseling. At Bay Village Counseling, we believe that there are many ways to accomplish life changes. People can change their perceptions in order to view problems/issues differently. People can make changes in behavior in order to react and respond differently to problems/issues. People can make structural changes to the environment around them (where you live, where you work, the people in your life) in order to remove problems/ issues. One way or another change is possible and we can help you explore your problems / issues and open space for positive changes.
Kristin Atzberger Hunt LISW/S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Bay Village, OH 44140
I have been in clinical practice for 20 years and I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families that are stuck in painful, old patterns and crave increased emotional, spiritual, and physical health. I am a Humanistic therapist and I approach therapy as a collaborative process in which I help you improve coping skills and gain insight about your own experience. You are the expert of your own life, and together we can cultivate new ground, and explore your personal themes in a safe, confidential environment.
I have been in clinical practice for 20 years and I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families that are stuck in painful, old patterns and crave increased emotional, spiritual, and physical health. I am a Humanistic therapist and I approach therapy as a collaborative process in which I help you improve coping skills and gain insight about your own experience. You are the expert of your own life, and together we can cultivate new ground, and explore your personal themes in a safe, confidential environment.
Lana Amawi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay Village, OH 44140
Looking for a therapist to fulfill your needs is not an easy task when you are ready to face some difficult issues. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or needing direction with personal or professional relationships? I will help to teach you the necessary tools to healthier relationships, greater mental well-being, becoming more efficient at home and work and finally have a more positive outlook on the future. These tools are priceless and when used can demonstrate almost immediate results.
Looking for a therapist to fulfill your needs is not an easy task when you are ready to face some difficult issues. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or needing direction with personal or professional relationships? I will help to teach you the necessary tools to healthier relationships, greater mental well-being, becoming more efficient at home and work and finally have a more positive outlook on the future. These tools are priceless and when used can demonstrate almost immediate results.
Rebecca M Eckenrode
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, CHT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bay Village, OH 44140
You feel like you might never trust again. Your most intimate partner betrayed you and you are stuck wondering how you will recover. You do not have to navigate the messiness of infidelity alone. Or maybe you have suffered an unspeakable loss. You have tried to navigating the storms of healing alone & feel stuck. Sometimes our emotions are too big to feel alone. You are ready to feel empowered, reconnected to yourself. Maybe you are a mom who has lost herself in the roles of motherhood, craving a moment of feeling like yourself again. Guilt, fatigue, worry, sadness, anger, sometimes it is too much to feel.
You feel like you might never trust again. Your most intimate partner betrayed you and you are stuck wondering how you will recover. You do not have to navigate the messiness of infidelity alone. Or maybe you have suffered an unspeakable loss. You have tried to navigating the storms of healing alone & feel stuck. Sometimes our emotions are too big to feel alone. You are ready to feel empowered, reconnected to yourself. Maybe you are a mom who has lost herself in the roles of motherhood, craving a moment of feeling like yourself again. Guilt, fatigue, worry, sadness, anger, sometimes it is too much to feel.
It's my goal to help you find happiness again. I want to help you navigate and improve the difficulties and challenges you might be facing in your personal life and in your relationships. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues to help people achieve their personal goals such as balance, peace of mind and happiness. My approach, as an integrative, heart centered therapist, draws from a diverse range of traditional and non-traditional tools and techniques. This allows us to tailor a specialized plan that meets your individual needs to work toward achieving results.
It's my goal to help you find happiness again. I want to help you navigate and improve the difficulties and challenges you might be facing in your personal life and in your relationships. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues to help people achieve their personal goals such as balance, peace of mind and happiness. My approach, as an integrative, heart centered therapist, draws from a diverse range of traditional and non-traditional tools and techniques. This allows us to tailor a specialized plan that meets your individual needs to work toward achieving results.
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.
Integrative Psychological Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay Village, OH 44140
We warmly welcome you to our private practice located in Westlake! We are a group of caring psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors. We appreciate how difficult it is to take the first step in this journey. Our mission is to provide a safe space that is warm and inviting, where healing can occur. Some of our providers offer evening, weekend and telemental (online video platform) appointments. We do our best to schedule initial appointments as soon as possible following your call! Our team is committed to working hand in hand with you, to meet your specific needs!
We warmly welcome you to our private practice located in Westlake! We are a group of caring psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors. We appreciate how difficult it is to take the first step in this journey. Our mission is to provide a safe space that is warm and inviting, where healing can occur. Some of our providers offer evening, weekend and telemental (online video platform) appointments. We do our best to schedule initial appointments as soon as possible following your call! Our team is committed to working hand in hand with you, to meet your specific needs!
Christina Weaver
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Bay Village, OH 44140 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
Amy Salim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCDC-CS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bay Village, OH 44140
Have you ever felt lost, unsure, ungrounded to your authentic self? I know I have during different periods of my life journey. Through my own experience, as a client and a therapist, I have seen how therapy can help support people with both big and small life challenges. Life can be hard, and I strive to provide a safe space for people to explore their vulnerabilities, because the strength to overcome challenges is closer than you think. I have primarily been working with young adults over the past 15 years in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with clients who are going through life transitions because “adulting” is hard.
Have you ever felt lost, unsure, ungrounded to your authentic self? I know I have during different periods of my life journey. Through my own experience, as a client and a therapist, I have seen how therapy can help support people with both big and small life challenges. Life can be hard, and I strive to provide a safe space for people to explore their vulnerabilities, because the strength to overcome challenges is closer than you think. I have primarily been working with young adults over the past 15 years in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with clients who are going through life transitions because “adulting” is hard.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervisory designation in the state of Ohio. I have extensive experience providing counseling services to individuals of all ages and in many different settings. My areas of competence include; anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, domestic violence, PTSD, stress management, grief, maternal depression, and other behavioral and mental health diagnoses.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervisory designation in the state of Ohio. I have extensive experience providing counseling services to individuals of all ages and in many different settings. My areas of competence include; anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, domestic violence, PTSD, stress management, grief, maternal depression, and other behavioral and mental health diagnoses.
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Susan Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, AT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145 (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!
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.
Has life become unmanageable? Do you feel that you aren't able to handle the stress of your life? Do you feel like past events or feelings are showing up in random present events? Let me help! Our time is your space to share whatever is going on, learn some coping skills, and process traumatic and negative events. My goal is to help you keep moving forward without letting the past hold you down.
Has life become unmanageable? Do you feel that you aren't able to handle the stress of your life? Do you feel like past events or feelings are showing up in random present events? Let me help! Our time is your space to share whatever is going on, learn some coping skills, and process traumatic and negative events. My goal is to help you keep moving forward without letting the past hold you down.
Heather K Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
I am passionate about working with teens and young adults and assisting them in understanding the world and finding their path in life. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and enjoy supporting clients as they are. In my practice, I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I believe that building a supportive and trusting relationship is essential to providing therapy, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to help them meet their goals. I use a strengths-based approach and believe that all clients have the ability to succeed if given the right support.
I am passionate about working with teens and young adults and assisting them in understanding the world and finding their path in life. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and enjoy supporting clients as they are. In my practice, I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I believe that building a supportive and trusting relationship is essential to providing therapy, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to help them meet their goals. I use a strengths-based approach and believe that all clients have the ability to succeed if given the right support.
Marva Jones (Founder And President Tree Of Life Counseling And Training Ctr)
Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
My passion is working with individuals and families to overcome life challenges that may be hindering them from reaching their full potential or simply enjoying life. My approach to therapy is client-centered and holistic. I provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere for sharing personal concerns to work toward healing. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, and an Ordained Minister. My diverse background including 10 yrs as a psychology professor, 10 yrs as a Clinical Dir., and 3 yrs as an NFL Agent; allows me to connect with people with various life experiences.
My passion is working with individuals and families to overcome life challenges that may be hindering them from reaching their full potential or simply enjoying life. My approach to therapy is client-centered and holistic. I provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere for sharing personal concerns to work toward healing. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, and an Ordained Minister. My diverse background including 10 yrs as a psychology professor, 10 yrs as a Clinical Dir., and 3 yrs as an NFL Agent; allows me to connect with people with various life experiences.
Dr. Kelsey Jager
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Sometimes, things fall apart seemingly all at once. A relationship ends, a job is lost. You are diagnosed with a health problem or sustain a debilitating injury. Other times, things gradually build to feel like you are being slowly buried alive. You have trouble falling asleep because you dread waking up the next day. You are no longer enjoying life, seeing it as a series of obstacles to “get through”. Detached, hollowed out, energetically drained, and wondering how many more days you can live like this. If you are feeling stuck, ready for a change and greater clarity, I will dedicate myself to your cause.
Sometimes, things fall apart seemingly all at once. A relationship ends, a job is lost. You are diagnosed with a health problem or sustain a debilitating injury. Other times, things gradually build to feel like you are being slowly buried alive. You have trouble falling asleep because you dread waking up the next day. You are no longer enjoying life, seeing it as a series of obstacles to “get through”. Detached, hollowed out, energetically drained, and wondering how many more days you can live like this. If you are feeling stuck, ready for a change and greater clarity, I will dedicate myself to your cause.
Everyone has mental health and deserves to have a space to learn, grow, and access coping skills in their own mental health journey. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives and as a counselor, it is important to work as a team with my clients to reach their own mental health and wellness goals. I believe that all feelings are valid and it is important not only to have these feelings validated by others, but that it is also important to be able to validate our own feelings as well.
Everyone has mental health and deserves to have a space to learn, grow, and access coping skills in their own mental health journey. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives and as a counselor, it is important to work as a team with my clients to reach their own mental health and wellness goals. I believe that all feelings are valid and it is important not only to have these feelings validated by others, but that it is also important to be able to validate our own feelings as well.
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.
Est. in 2018, LGBTQ+ owned and operated, and here to provide affordable care for you. Our team of licensed clinicians is 100% on your team. Our eclectic group of licensed professional clinical counselors (LPC/LPCC), licensed social workers (LSW/LISW), and marriage and family therapists (MFT) are trained to treat both adults and youth for individual counseling, family counseling and all types of relationships including monogamous, non-monogamous and polyamorous. In addition to traditional talk therapy our clinicians offer art therapy, music therapy, and EMDR to treat a wide range of issues that are unique to each person.
Est. in 2018, LGBTQ+ owned and operated, and here to provide affordable care for you. Our team of licensed clinicians is 100% on your team. Our eclectic group of licensed professional clinical counselors (LPC/LPCC), licensed social workers (LSW/LISW), and marriage and family therapists (MFT) are trained to treat both adults and youth for individual counseling, family counseling and all types of relationships including monogamous, non-monogamous and polyamorous. In addition to traditional talk therapy our clinicians offer art therapy, music therapy, and EMDR to treat a wide range of issues that are unique to each person.
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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.