Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Northfield, OH
Root Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northfield, OH 44067 (Online Only)
Our belief lies in establishing a therapeutic relationship with each client that is uniquely tailored to meet their needs. With a focus in attachment and client-centered care, we are equipped to help with a wide array of issues. Our main areas of concern are: trauma and C-PTSD, Codependency, EMDR, Parenting support, and general anxiety and depression issues.
Our belief lies in establishing a therapeutic relationship with each client that is uniquely tailored to meet their needs. With a focus in attachment and client-centered care, we are equipped to help with a wide array of issues. Our main areas of concern are: trauma and C-PTSD, Codependency, EMDR, Parenting support, and general anxiety and depression issues.
Heather Anderson Boll
Counselor, LPCC, Somatic, IFS, EMDR
Verified Verified
Northfield, OH 44067
Waitlist for new clients
I hold that you inherently deserve unconditional love and acceptance - and that healing must include the internal relationship to Self, in order to welcome a profound connectedness to others. I see trauma not as something wrong with you, but something right - a deep wisdom rising up that must be heard. In collaboration we will design the path that best serves your healing, whether through tools of immediate relief (like parasympathetic release / polyvagal theory) or in long arcs of subtle process toward deeper healing (like Somatic Internal Family Systems and EMDR).
I hold that you inherently deserve unconditional love and acceptance - and that healing must include the internal relationship to Self, in order to welcome a profound connectedness to others. I see trauma not as something wrong with you, but something right - a deep wisdom rising up that must be heard. In collaboration we will design the path that best serves your healing, whether through tools of immediate relief (like parasympathetic release / polyvagal theory) or in long arcs of subtle process toward deeper healing (like Somatic Internal Family Systems and EMDR).
I can help if...A small voice in your head tells you that something big needs to change. If you are tired of your internal experience of your self not matching the person that you live as day-to-day. If you feel exhausted comparing yourself to others, wanting to live the way you see other people living, yet struggling to make consistent and meaningful change. I can help guide and be with you as you recover from the lies and loss of trauma. These traumas and emotional imprints so often derive from our family or origin, current and past intimate relationships and the slow grind of neglect, invalidation and feeling alone.
I can help if...A small voice in your head tells you that something big needs to change. If you are tired of your internal experience of your self not matching the person that you live as day-to-day. If you feel exhausted comparing yourself to others, wanting to live the way you see other people living, yet struggling to make consistent and meaningful change. I can help guide and be with you as you recover from the lies and loss of trauma. These traumas and emotional imprints so often derive from our family or origin, current and past intimate relationships and the slow grind of neglect, invalidation and feeling alone.
Bridgette Inukiha'angana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northfield, OH 44067 (Online Only)
Many types of experiences can impact your life causing stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues and other negative patterns. Investigating these present and past patterns can empower positive changes! I believe childhood and adulthood interweave into a persons current reality and the therapy space is a place to untangle the childhood events that continue to impact your current life. My belief that people are constantly changing to better suit their needs drives my enthusiasm to walk with client’s to become the version of themselves they desire to be, while also loving and respecting the current version of who they are.
Many types of experiences can impact your life causing stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues and other negative patterns. Investigating these present and past patterns can empower positive changes! I believe childhood and adulthood interweave into a persons current reality and the therapy space is a place to untangle the childhood events that continue to impact your current life. My belief that people are constantly changing to better suit their needs drives my enthusiasm to walk with client’s to become the version of themselves they desire to be, while also loving and respecting the current version of who they are.
Martha Witkowski
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, BC-TMH, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northfield, OH 44067
Founder and owner of Root Counseling LLC: http://therootcounseling.com, specializing in online counseling services across the states of Ohio and Kentucky. Multiculturally aware, bilingual, independently licensed mental health therapist who understands that compassion and relationship building are at the core of the healing process. I am a trauma-informed, dialectical, and person-centered clinician who believes in both practical and deeply, emotionally based healing processes.
Founder and owner of Root Counseling LLC: http://therootcounseling.com, specializing in online counseling services across the states of Ohio and Kentucky. Multiculturally aware, bilingual, independently licensed mental health therapist who understands that compassion and relationship building are at the core of the healing process. I am a trauma-informed, dialectical, and person-centered clinician who believes in both practical and deeply, emotionally based healing processes.
Brooke Stehlik
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northfield, OH 44067
Currently accepting new clients for DAYTIME hours (9am-3pm) only! Hi, I'm Brooke! I think anyone can benefit from counseling. I have experience working with teens and adults, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I consider myself a chill therapist. I want you to feel comfortable and safe coming in, so you are able to open up about past and present struggles to bring change and growth. I want your sessions feel like you are with an old friend or your own personal cheerleader. I'd love for you to come in, put your feet up, and make my office feel like home!
Currently accepting new clients for DAYTIME hours (9am-3pm) only! Hi, I'm Brooke! I think anyone can benefit from counseling. I have experience working with teens and adults, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I consider myself a chill therapist. I want you to feel comfortable and safe coming in, so you are able to open up about past and present struggles to bring change and growth. I want your sessions feel like you are with an old friend or your own personal cheerleader. I'd love for you to come in, put your feet up, and make my office feel like home!
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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.
Deanna Morphy is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She completed her master's degree at Geneva College. She has experience working with adults who struggle with alcoholism or addiction, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Deanna has provided both individual and group therapy to those clients, as well as individuals coping with depression and anxiety. She also has experience working with physicians and their clients who are taking a maintenance medication such as Suboxone, Naltrexone, and Methadone. She has also provided couples and family counseling.
Deanna Morphy is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She completed her master's degree at Geneva College. She has experience working with adults who struggle with alcoholism or addiction, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Deanna has provided both individual and group therapy to those clients, as well as individuals coping with depression and anxiety. She also has experience working with physicians and their clients who are taking a maintenance medication such as Suboxone, Naltrexone, and Methadone. She has also provided couples and family counseling.
Beth Gracey has over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as an independently licensed social worker. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Master's degree in Social Work. She has been the Children's Program Coordinator at the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board for over 10 years. She serves as co-chair of the Summit County Youth Suicide Prevention Committee, and Summit County Trauma Informed Care Coalition. She is a Level One Certified Trauma Practitioner and certified perinatal mood disorder specialist.
Beth Gracey has over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as an independently licensed social worker. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Master's degree in Social Work. She has been the Children's Program Coordinator at the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board for over 10 years. She serves as co-chair of the Summit County Youth Suicide Prevention Committee, and Summit County Trauma Informed Care Coalition. She is a Level One Certified Trauma Practitioner and certified perinatal mood disorder specialist.
Taufika Hafiz Sakhawat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Macedonia, OH 44056 (Online Only)
You are the expert on your life; you are the one who knows what goal you want to set up for your happiness. Do not let your stress, anxiety, depression, and self-defeating thoughts hold you back from your goal. People are often diagnosed with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Risk factors for SUD usually include trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. Acknowledging the symptoms are often difficult, with the therapy you will find your strength, triggers, and patterns and will be able to perceive a positive world to have a successful happy life.
You are the expert on your life; you are the one who knows what goal you want to set up for your happiness. Do not let your stress, anxiety, depression, and self-defeating thoughts hold you back from your goal. People are often diagnosed with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Risk factors for SUD usually include trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. Acknowledging the symptoms are often difficult, with the therapy you will find your strength, triggers, and patterns and will be able to perceive a positive world to have a successful happy life.
Keisha S Rivers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44105
Welcome! I am glad that you have come to my page. I am here to offer you a safe, relaxing and open environment so that we may work through any obstacles that you may be facing. Trauma, broken relationships, life changes, maternal issues, hard times, depression, parenting and marriage struggles-these things happen to even the strongest people and sometimes you just need someone to "hear" you. Learning how to cope with life's challenges will decrease feelings of hopelessness and sadness. Releasing negative thoughts will allow you to leave feeling "lighter" and replace them with positive thoughts and goals, hopeful for a better future
Welcome! I am glad that you have come to my page. I am here to offer you a safe, relaxing and open environment so that we may work through any obstacles that you may be facing. Trauma, broken relationships, life changes, maternal issues, hard times, depression, parenting and marriage struggles-these things happen to even the strongest people and sometimes you just need someone to "hear" you. Learning how to cope with life's challenges will decrease feelings of hopelessness and sadness. Releasing negative thoughts will allow you to leave feeling "lighter" and replace them with positive thoughts and goals, hopeful for a better future
Jacqueline Winter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hudson, OH 44236
I recognize that seeking therapy can be intimidating and that life can be difficult and unpredictable. I look forward to providing an environment in which clients feel at ease and I am ready to support them as they gain insight, learn new coping skills, and navigate the complexities of being human.
I recognize that seeking therapy can be intimidating and that life can be difficult and unpredictable. I look forward to providing an environment in which clients feel at ease and I am ready to support them as they gain insight, learn new coping skills, and navigate the complexities of being human.
Kelly Kromer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stow, OH 44224
I specialize in empowering clients to navigate and overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. My practice stands out because of its holistic, client-centered philosophy. I believe in creating a safe, intuitive space that fosters self-expression and goal achievement. Here, every session is tailored to meet your unique needs, with an emphasis on discovering the joy and freedom in your journey towards healing.
I specialize in empowering clients to navigate and overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. My practice stands out because of its holistic, client-centered philosophy. I believe in creating a safe, intuitive space that fosters self-expression and goal achievement. Here, every session is tailored to meet your unique needs, with an emphasis on discovering the joy and freedom in your journey towards healing.
Esther F Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twinsburg, OH 44087 (Online Only)
Are you looking to improve your overall sense of well-being? Interested in exploring why you feel the way you do? Looking for a space to process what you have been through? I believe that personal growth is possible for everyone and that therapy is an effective strategy in that process. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals and groups in both outpatient and inpatient mental health centers. My practice offers individual psychotherapy as well as EMDR Consultation services for clinicians who have completed EMDR Basic Training.
Are you looking to improve your overall sense of well-being? Interested in exploring why you feel the way you do? Looking for a space to process what you have been through? I believe that personal growth is possible for everyone and that therapy is an effective strategy in that process. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals and groups in both outpatient and inpatient mental health centers. My practice offers individual psychotherapy as well as EMDR Consultation services for clinicians who have completed EMDR Basic Training.
Jennifer Waugh
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
Brecksville, OH 44141
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is working with clients through guided discovery and then setting goals to achieve life satisfaction and their potential.
My passion is working with clients through guided discovery and then setting goals to achieve life satisfaction and their potential.
Good therapy is about feeling safe, secure, and at peace in our bodies; the journey to Self-Awareness. It's knowing you are not your symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse etc...but understanding that this is how people learn to protect and how they cope. I am passionate about helping you go inside safely to begin to develop a relationship with yourself. You will learn that you really do have everything it takes inside to heal in a way that is lasting. I would be honored to listen, educate and teach about why you do the things you do without judgement, in a way that can then transform your life forever.
Good therapy is about feeling safe, secure, and at peace in our bodies; the journey to Self-Awareness. It's knowing you are not your symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse etc...but understanding that this is how people learn to protect and how they cope. I am passionate about helping you go inside safely to begin to develop a relationship with yourself. You will learn that you really do have everything it takes inside to heal in a way that is lasting. I would be honored to listen, educate and teach about why you do the things you do without judgement, in a way that can then transform your life forever.
Laurie A Spenik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, EMDR, CIT
Verified Verified
Hudson, OH 44236
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, or have daily life challenges, I am here to help you learn how to be your best self! Life presents many challenges and never be afraid to ask for help. Many children and adults have struggled due to social isolation, due to COVID. Many of my current clients have struggled with addiction, depression, and anxiety because of past trauma. It may be sexual abuse as a child, witnessing violence, being involved in an accident, struggling just to get out of bed for the day. Don't give up on yourself, you deserve to live your best life. Just remember today is the day!
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, or have daily life challenges, I am here to help you learn how to be your best self! Life presents many challenges and never be afraid to ask for help. Many children and adults have struggled due to social isolation, due to COVID. Many of my current clients have struggled with addiction, depression, and anxiety because of past trauma. It may be sexual abuse as a child, witnessing violence, being involved in an accident, struggling just to get out of bed for the day. Don't give up on yourself, you deserve to live your best life. Just remember today is the day!
Stephanie MacDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Twinsburg, OH 44087
I am a behaviorist at heart but that does not mean that my compassion, my irreverent style, or my humor are lost in my sessions. My goal is to join with my clients and pair an evidence based treatment with empathy and compassion for the most successful outcomes. I work with adolescents and adults specializing in feeding and food issues, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and parent coaching.
I am a behaviorist at heart but that does not mean that my compassion, my irreverent style, or my humor are lost in my sessions. My goal is to join with my clients and pair an evidence based treatment with empathy and compassion for the most successful outcomes. I work with adolescents and adults specializing in feeding and food issues, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and parent coaching.
Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
Peninsula, OH 44264 (Online Only)
You believe that if people get to know you they won't like you. You call yourself mean names when things go wrong. You rely solely on yourself because reaching out isn't worth it. The daily sense of worthlessness, uselessness or feeling unwanted in the world is a heavy burden to carry. It makes everything you do ten times harder as you risk feeling even more pain. But you do want help. You're here reading. You do still have the tiny hope that something out there might be able to help.
You believe that if people get to know you they won't like you. You call yourself mean names when things go wrong. You rely solely on yourself because reaching out isn't worth it. The daily sense of worthlessness, uselessness or feeling unwanted in the world is a heavy burden to carry. It makes everything you do ten times harder as you risk feeling even more pain. But you do want help. You're here reading. You do still have the tiny hope that something out there might be able to help.
Judith A Jankowski
Counselor, LPCC-S, LPAT, LICDC, CHT, INHC
Verified Verified
Independence, OH 44131
I specialize in integrative therapy, my approach is to address the individual holistically through both traditional talk therapy combined with art therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and EMDR. My specialties include: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, substance abuse/dependency and recovery. I believe the goals of therapy are to help to empower individuals to find healing and meaning in their lives.
I specialize in integrative therapy, my approach is to address the individual holistically through both traditional talk therapy combined with art therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and EMDR. My specialties include: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, substance abuse/dependency and recovery. I believe the goals of therapy are to help to empower individuals to find healing and meaning in their lives.
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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.