Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Rocky River, OH
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.
As a licensed therapist in both California and Ohio, I am honored to be a trusted guide on the journey towards healing and growth. I specialize in providing individual therapy for adults who are struggling with developmental trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship distress. I draw from a variety of modalities and frameworks, including Interpersonal Neurobiology, EMDR, Compassionate Inquiry, mindfulness, DBT, and CBT, to tailor my approach to each unique client. In addition, I am specialized in working with couples utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy and Systems Theory modalities.
As a licensed therapist in both California and Ohio, I am honored to be a trusted guide on the journey towards healing and growth. I specialize in providing individual therapy for adults who are struggling with developmental trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship distress. I draw from a variety of modalities and frameworks, including Interpersonal Neurobiology, EMDR, Compassionate Inquiry, mindfulness, DBT, and CBT, to tailor my approach to each unique client. In addition, I am specialized in working with couples utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy and Systems Theory modalities.
As a clinician, my ultimate goal for my clients is to make therapy more inviting and safe. I take a very relational approach, placing a high priority on building trust and rapport with my clients. I love working with clients who may have not had great experiences with therapy in the past, and enjoy taking on the responsibility of making therapy less scary and overwhelming. It is through this therapeutic relationship that I believe true healing can begin. I hope to work together with my clients to find solutions and set goals that best meet the outcomes they are looking to achieve.
As a clinician, my ultimate goal for my clients is to make therapy more inviting and safe. I take a very relational approach, placing a high priority on building trust and rapport with my clients. I love working with clients who may have not had great experiences with therapy in the past, and enjoy taking on the responsibility of making therapy less scary and overwhelming. It is through this therapeutic relationship that I believe true healing can begin. I hope to work together with my clients to find solutions and set goals that best meet the outcomes they are looking to achieve.
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.
Elizabeth Anthony
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
There are times when it seems life will unravel if you look too closely at the circumstances and parts of yourself you’ve worked hard to ignore. Yet, the life you’ve curated has become untenable. You’re faced with a choice: withstand this vague, nagging sense of anxiety and disconnection or find a way to explore the possibility of something new. I believe we all have within us the capacity to lead rich, meaningful lives.
There are times when it seems life will unravel if you look too closely at the circumstances and parts of yourself you’ve worked hard to ignore. Yet, the life you’ve curated has become untenable. You’re faced with a choice: withstand this vague, nagging sense of anxiety and disconnection or find a way to explore the possibility of something new. I believe we all have within us the capacity to lead rich, meaningful lives.
Healing Pathways Cleveland
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, IMFT-S, LPCC-S, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Healing Pathways Cleveland is for those looking to strive for a life of wellness and balance. Our therapists are down to earth and easy to work with. We want your experience to be tailored for your individual needs. We know no two people are a alike and we aim to give you a positive experience that is as unique as you.
Healing Pathways Cleveland is for those looking to strive for a life of wellness and balance. Our therapists are down to earth and easy to work with. We want your experience to be tailored for your individual needs. We know no two people are a alike and we aim to give you a positive experience that is as unique as you.
Victoria Voeung
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Life is a beautiful journey - but also one that can become challenging and hard. Are you struggling to work through big life transitions? Has depression or anxiety been weighing you down? Are you stuck in cycles you want to break? If so, you're not alone. Life's twists and turns can sometimes leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck in a rut. But it's important to remember that there is support available to help you navigate through these challenging times!
Life is a beautiful journey - but also one that can become challenging and hard. Are you struggling to work through big life transitions? Has depression or anxiety been weighing you down? Are you stuck in cycles you want to break? If so, you're not alone. Life's twists and turns can sometimes leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck in a rut. But it's important to remember that there is support available to help you navigate through these challenging times!
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 have over thirty years of clinical experience treating adults, adolescents and children, using individual, couples and family therapy. If you are struggling with managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, caregiver stress, older adult issues, end of life, women's health and weight management, then I can help you on your journey to wellness. If you have medical/health concerns, I can help you manage any psychological factors that may be contributing to difficulty with your health. Our mind and bodies are connected - let me help you manage your overall wellness!
I have over thirty years of clinical experience treating adults, adolescents and children, using individual, couples and family therapy. If you are struggling with managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, caregiver stress, older adult issues, end of life, women's health and weight management, then I can help you on your journey to wellness. If you have medical/health concerns, I can help you manage any psychological factors that may be contributing to difficulty with your health. Our mind and bodies are connected - let me help you manage your overall wellness!
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.
Hello, I am a trauma therapist as well as a life coach. My favorite approach to helping others to overcome trauma is with EMDR. For life coaching I like to help others stay on track to help meet their goals and become their ideal self. I have experience working with clients who wish to overcome symptoms from: addiction, dual diagnosis, domestic violence, teen dating violence, depression, anxiety, bipolar, sexual abuse/assault, trauma / PTSD, codependency, stressors, career guidance, grief, sleep disturbance, and life transitions. My goal is to work with each client and help them on their own journey of recovery.
Hello, I am a trauma therapist as well as a life coach. My favorite approach to helping others to overcome trauma is with EMDR. For life coaching I like to help others stay on track to help meet their goals and become their ideal self. I have experience working with clients who wish to overcome symptoms from: addiction, dual diagnosis, domestic violence, teen dating violence, depression, anxiety, bipolar, sexual abuse/assault, trauma / PTSD, codependency, stressors, career guidance, grief, sleep disturbance, and life transitions. My goal is to work with each client and help them on their own journey of recovery.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, CCAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
If you're looking for services for you, your relationship, your family, or your loved one, it's a big step. Finding the right fit doesn't always happen right away, but it's vital to feel a sense of safety with your therapist to help you to move forward through the discomfort that often comes with therapy and change. I use Adventure Therapy to engage the whole person, because it's empowering, it's fun, and it works.
If you're looking for services for you, your relationship, your family, or your loved one, it's a big step. Finding the right fit doesn't always happen right away, but it's vital to feel a sense of safety with your therapist to help you to move forward through the discomfort that often comes with therapy and change. I use Adventure Therapy to engage the whole person, because it's empowering, it's fun, and it works.
Rebecca M Eckenrode
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, CHT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
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.
Cleveland Health and Wellness Center
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Meet with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist in-person or virtually. Our team of over 20 clinical therapists provides compassionate and holistic mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. Our approach recognizes the whole person, mind and body. We specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, stress, addiction, and relationship issues. We provide individual psychotherapy, psychiatry, couples therapy, and family therapy.
Meet with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist in-person or virtually. Our team of over 20 clinical therapists provides compassionate and holistic mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. Our approach recognizes the whole person, mind and body. We specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, stress, addiction, and relationship issues. We provide individual psychotherapy, psychiatry, couples therapy, and family therapy.
Tara Nicotra Clemente
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116 (Online Only)
Are you your own worst critic? Do you compare yourself to others and think that you’re not ‘good enough’? Do you put yourself last, have trouble communicating and setting boundaries? Maybe you find yourself going through the motions every day, yet have a sense that there is more to life. This can be very painful, and it can feel hard to imagine that life could be different. I’m here to help you develop self-compassion, express yourself, feel more authentic in your relationships, and shift towards a life filled with meaning and purpose. I provide a warm and judgment-free environment where you will feel seen, accepted and respected.
Are you your own worst critic? Do you compare yourself to others and think that you’re not ‘good enough’? Do you put yourself last, have trouble communicating and setting boundaries? Maybe you find yourself going through the motions every day, yet have a sense that there is more to life. This can be very painful, and it can feel hard to imagine that life could be different. I’m here to help you develop self-compassion, express yourself, feel more authentic in your relationships, and shift towards a life filled with meaning and purpose. I provide a warm and judgment-free environment where you will feel seen, accepted and respected.
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.
Kristin Atzberger Hunt LISW/S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
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.
Mary Rose Tichar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCC
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
Hello! I am a career counselor, life coach, and a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience. Your natural talent and strengths, along with meaning and purpose for your work, is the cornerstone of a satisfying career. At InsideOut, we talk a lot about your natural talent and we build narratives and communication strategies for interviews and networking. We work a process that builds confidence and clarity for who you are, and the value you bring to your work. If you are an early, mid, or seasoned person seeking a pathway forward, please connect with me. I look forward to meeting you!
Hello! I am a career counselor, life coach, and a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience. Your natural talent and strengths, along with meaning and purpose for your work, is the cornerstone of a satisfying career. At InsideOut, we talk a lot about your natural talent and we build narratives and communication strategies for interviews and networking. We work a process that builds confidence and clarity for who you are, and the value you bring to your work. If you are an early, mid, or seasoned person seeking a pathway forward, please connect with me. I look forward to meeting you!
Leslie Valentine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people who have found it hard to be understood by others. Many people I've worked with are affected by poverty, discrimination, trauma, and mood or emotional difficulties.
I enjoy working with people who have found it hard to be understood by others. Many people I've worked with are affected by poverty, discrimination, trauma, and mood or emotional difficulties.
Hi, I’m Sara Floreth, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor and Certified Gottman Therapist. Whether you are feeling lonely in your relationship, yearn for greater connection with your partner, anticipate future issues or just desire to enhance what you already have together, I am here to support you using proven methods that really work to make a difference in your relationship. My motivation for this work is grounded in my own relationship with my husband of 18 years. We have 4 children, and I know how it can be to prioritize our relationship in the midst of a busy and sometimes chaotic life!
Hi, I’m Sara Floreth, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor and Certified Gottman Therapist. Whether you are feeling lonely in your relationship, yearn for greater connection with your partner, anticipate future issues or just desire to enhance what you already have together, I am here to support you using proven methods that really work to make a difference in your relationship. My motivation for this work is grounded in my own relationship with my husband of 18 years. We have 4 children, and I know how it can be to prioritize our relationship in the midst of a busy and sometimes chaotic life!
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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.