Multicultural Therapists in Bala Cynwyd, PA

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Williametta Simmons
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
I offer multicultural competence consultation and training to organizations and communities.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Having someone to talk to in a safe and confidential environment may help. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 15 years of behavioral health experience. I work from a holistic approach that integrates various aspects of healing. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and client, in an effort to achieve optimal wellness and sustainable growth.
I offer multicultural competence consultation and training to organizations and communities.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Having someone to talk to in a safe and confidential environment may help. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 15 years of behavioral health experience. I work from a holistic approach that integrates various aspects of healing. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and client, in an effort to achieve optimal wellness and sustainable growth.
(267) 544-1053 View (267) 544-1053
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Dr. Thomas Le
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, substance use, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, substance use, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
(484) 263-8853 View (484) 263-8853
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Kent C Matthies
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
I am passionate about working with clients to help them change behavior that does not serve them. I work effectively with people who are hungry to find more resilient, healthy and joyful ways of living.
I am passionate about working with clients to help them change behavior that does not serve them. I work effectively with people who are hungry to find more resilient, healthy and joyful ways of living.
(215) 876-0241 View (215) 876-0241
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Reinhild Draeger-Muenke
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  (Online Only)
You may have considered finding a therapist for a while, wondering whether it's worth the risk. Are you struggling with physical symptoms, feelings or behaviors you don't particularly like, but can't seem to control? Have you found it difficult to make changes in your life, although you have tried many times on your own? Are you dissatisfied with how your relationships are going? Perhaps you wish you could be a more effective parent? Or maybe you already know there is "stuff" you haven't wanted to touch on your own, but it's not going away......., and you are ready to invest in healing whatever hurts? Then therapy can help.
You may have considered finding a therapist for a while, wondering whether it's worth the risk. Are you struggling with physical symptoms, feelings or behaviors you don't particularly like, but can't seem to control? Have you found it difficult to make changes in your life, although you have tried many times on your own? Are you dissatisfied with how your relationships are going? Perhaps you wish you could be a more effective parent? Or maybe you already know there is "stuff" you haven't wanted to touch on your own, but it's not going away......., and you are ready to invest in healing whatever hurts? Then therapy can help.
(484) 265-9786 View (484) 265-9786
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Relinquish & Transcend Counseling + Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  (Online Only)
You're at a pivotal moment, ready to embrace change and chart a new path forward. You might be grappling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or relationship struggles. Your heart yearns for healing, clarity, and fulfillment. You want to rediscover your inner strength, navigate life's challenges, and cultivate resilience. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowering you to embrace your authenticity, find your voice, and thrive in a life of purpose and joy.
You're at a pivotal moment, ready to embrace change and chart a new path forward. You might be grappling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or relationship struggles. Your heart yearns for healing, clarity, and fulfillment. You want to rediscover your inner strength, navigate life's challenges, and cultivate resilience. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowering you to embrace your authenticity, find your voice, and thrive in a life of purpose and joy.
(484) 559-6402 View (484) 559-6402
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Brenda F. Reis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
If you are reading this, the stressors in your life may be outpacing your resources to deal with them. You may feel unhappy and unable to achieve your goals. Whether we face relationship problems, excessive anxiety, frequent overwhelm and other painful emotions; depressive or unstable moods, attention issues, or insufficient energy to cope with circumstances – any of these challenges may lead us to think that something is essentially wrong with us, or that we are somehow unworthy of getting what we want. Sometimes we have tried psychotherapy, but our difficulties have persisted despite our greater self-knowledge and best intentions.
If you are reading this, the stressors in your life may be outpacing your resources to deal with them. You may feel unhappy and unable to achieve your goals. Whether we face relationship problems, excessive anxiety, frequent overwhelm and other painful emotions; depressive or unstable moods, attention issues, or insufficient energy to cope with circumstances – any of these challenges may lead us to think that something is essentially wrong with us, or that we are somehow unworthy of getting what we want. Sometimes we have tried psychotherapy, but our difficulties have persisted despite our greater self-knowledge and best intentions.
(484) 209-0413 View (484) 209-0413
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Kristle J. Small Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Feeling depressed or worried? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Is your relationship in trouble? Visiting a psychotherapist can help! This is a mental health and counseling practice in service located in center city Philadelphia. My mission is helping clients feel like they are talking to an objective friend. Are you ready to transform your life and get on the right track? As a psychotherapist I can help you to get the results you want for your life.
Feeling depressed or worried? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Is your relationship in trouble? Visiting a psychotherapist can help! This is a mental health and counseling practice in service located in center city Philadelphia. My mission is helping clients feel like they are talking to an objective friend. Are you ready to transform your life and get on the right track? As a psychotherapist I can help you to get the results you want for your life.
(267) 918-1228 View (267) 918-1228
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Steven B Glazier
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Are you worried about your child's development? Is he/she struggling in social, emotional and/or academic areas? Is discipline a problem? I am a Psychologist with 25 years of experience in helping children and families flourish and I am confident that I can help. Parenting is probably the most challenging thing we will ever do and there is no "how to" book that could possibly cover the complexity of situations that arise. When our children struggle to meet the demands of our world, assistance may be needed.
Are you worried about your child's development? Is he/she struggling in social, emotional and/or academic areas? Is discipline a problem? I am a Psychologist with 25 years of experience in helping children and families flourish and I am confident that I can help. Parenting is probably the most challenging thing we will ever do and there is no "how to" book that could possibly cover the complexity of situations that arise. When our children struggle to meet the demands of our world, assistance may be needed.
(215) 378-9162 View (215) 378-9162
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Camille Koenig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Safe Space Therapy. In an atmosphere of safety and trust, I support clients develop insight into their internal experiences and build the skills to support them in navigating their lives. My goal is to help clients create a new meaning of themselves and their experiences that comes from a place of strength and acceptance. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, and adults and specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, identity development and life transitions. I speak English and French and enjoy working expats and first- and second-generation immigrants.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Safe Space Therapy. In an atmosphere of safety and trust, I support clients develop insight into their internal experiences and build the skills to support them in navigating their lives. My goal is to help clients create a new meaning of themselves and their experiences that comes from a place of strength and acceptance. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, and adults and specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, identity development and life transitions. I speak English and French and enjoy working expats and first- and second-generation immigrants.
(484) 359-0401 View (484) 359-0401
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Dr. Erin Stafford
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  (Online Only)
Therapy can be a space for healing, empowerment, and growth, but starting that process can be difficult and takes a lot of courage. As a therapist, I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is a key component to creating a safe, accepting environment from which you can heal and grow. I work together with my clients to relieve the pain that has brought them to this moment, while also helping promote true healing through deeper reflection of their life experiences while incorporating history, culture, and identity.
Therapy can be a space for healing, empowerment, and growth, but starting that process can be difficult and takes a lot of courage. As a therapist, I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is a key component to creating a safe, accepting environment from which you can heal and grow. I work together with my clients to relieve the pain that has brought them to this moment, while also helping promote true healing through deeper reflection of their life experiences while incorporating history, culture, and identity.
(484) 443-4714 View (484) 443-4714
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Healing and Hope Therapy with Ayana N. Short, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  (Online Only)
Hi there! I am passionate about helping adults and adolescents improve the quality of their life by providing a supportive, empathetic, and understanding space to work through current struggles or a hurtful past. We'll use each session to identify and process your stressors, thoughts, and emotions. We can discover strategies and skills to help navigate the challenges and feelings that arise on the road toward healing.
Hi there! I am passionate about helping adults and adolescents improve the quality of their life by providing a supportive, empathetic, and understanding space to work through current struggles or a hurtful past. We'll use each session to identify and process your stressors, thoughts, and emotions. We can discover strategies and skills to help navigate the challenges and feelings that arise on the road toward healing.
(484) 310-6809 View (484) 310-6809
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Kathryn (Kathy) E. Angell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  (Online Only)
Do you have intrusive thoughts? no energy? a lot of fights with your partner? too much stress? problems sleeping? a lot of distress and you don't know why? traumatic events that really bother you? or just feel really down? Regardless of the source of your distress, I would like to help you. I have specialized expertise in top-rated individual and couples therapy approaches that science has demonstrated to be effective: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for depression, anxiety, eating disorders and insomnia (CBT, CBT-E, CBT-I), Exposure Response-Prevention (ERP, ExRP) for OCD; Prolonged Exposure (PE),for trauma, & Gottman Couples Therapy.
Do you have intrusive thoughts? no energy? a lot of fights with your partner? too much stress? problems sleeping? a lot of distress and you don't know why? traumatic events that really bother you? or just feel really down? Regardless of the source of your distress, I would like to help you. I have specialized expertise in top-rated individual and couples therapy approaches that science has demonstrated to be effective: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for depression, anxiety, eating disorders and insomnia (CBT, CBT-E, CBT-I), Exposure Response-Prevention (ERP, ExRP) for OCD; Prolonged Exposure (PE),for trauma, & Gottman Couples Therapy.
(610) 347-5273 View (610) 347-5273
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Carly Chodosh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Just because you carry it well, doesn't mean it isn't heavy. You deserve more than just being seen. The world is a scary and ever-changing place. Dealing with uncertainty, transition, and challenges puts stress on relationships, and on personal values. Curiosity, mindfulness, and a dialectical approach makes it possible to find meaning, and even pleasure, in some of the most bleak situations, with the right support.
Just because you carry it well, doesn't mean it isn't heavy. You deserve more than just being seen. The world is a scary and ever-changing place. Dealing with uncertainty, transition, and challenges puts stress on relationships, and on personal values. Curiosity, mindfulness, and a dialectical approach makes it possible to find meaning, and even pleasure, in some of the most bleak situations, with the right support.
(484) 214-2795 View (484) 214-2795
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Mary A McCormick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
I work primarily with high functioning professionals who are seeking therapy to find more balance in their life. I have over 35 years of experience in providing therapy and have been trained in multiple modalities. I am licensed in both PA and NY.
I work primarily with high functioning professionals who are seeking therapy to find more balance in their life. I have over 35 years of experience in providing therapy and have been trained in multiple modalities. I am licensed in both PA and NY.
(610) 915-8563 View (610) 915-8563
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Shana Brown-Lieberson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
I work with children (4 years old and up), adolescents, and adults, and utilize evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to create an individualized plan to treat the whole person. I am an anxiety and OCD specialist who has experience successfully treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), perfectionism, Social Anxiety Disorder, fears/phobias, Separation Anxiety, Tourette’s Disorder/tics, & help with gastrointestinal disorders and LGBTQIA+ health.
I work with children (4 years old and up), adolescents, and adults, and utilize evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to create an individualized plan to treat the whole person. I am an anxiety and OCD specialist who has experience successfully treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), perfectionism, Social Anxiety Disorder, fears/phobias, Separation Anxiety, Tourette’s Disorder/tics, & help with gastrointestinal disorders and LGBTQIA+ health.
(484) 372-4659 View (484) 372-4659
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Suzette Stokes Sims
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  (Online Only)
Have you been feeling down or depressed? Feeling worried or anxious? Is your marriage riddled with conflict and you feel hopeless that things will ever change? Are you finding yourself struggling with your faith and can’t seem to get back in relationship with God? Parenting leaving you feeling like a failure? Counseling may help you gain insight into your situation.
Have you been feeling down or depressed? Feeling worried or anxious? Is your marriage riddled with conflict and you feel hopeless that things will ever change? Are you finding yourself struggling with your faith and can’t seem to get back in relationship with God? Parenting leaving you feeling like a failure? Counseling may help you gain insight into your situation.
(610) 363-2040 View (610) 363-2040
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Dr. David Pulley
PsyD
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Dr. David Pulley "Dr. Dave" earned his bachelor's in psychology from Howard University in DC and obtained both his Master's and Doctorate from Chestnut Hill College in PA. His Doctorate degree is in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and a specialization in the subject of Soul Mates. As a result, he is known as an expert on soul mates and a pioneer of some of the clinically based models and theories on the subject. Dr. Pulley has created a team of clinical consultants (Tender Loving Care Clinical Consultations) who provide psychologically based consultative support for their client base.
Dr. David Pulley "Dr. Dave" earned his bachelor's in psychology from Howard University in DC and obtained both his Master's and Doctorate from Chestnut Hill College in PA. His Doctorate degree is in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and a specialization in the subject of Soul Mates. As a result, he is known as an expert on soul mates and a pioneer of some of the clinically based models and theories on the subject. Dr. Pulley has created a team of clinical consultants (Tender Loving Care Clinical Consultations) who provide psychologically based consultative support for their client base.
(610) 564-9804 View (610) 564-9804
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Charles L Solomon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  (Online Only)
Throughout a lifetime, we are reminded of our own mortality by a continuous journey fraught with hurdles and complications that cause not only physical, but emotional pain as well. Often, along with that journey, we discover the desired destination is full of stressors that inhibit our strive, accomplishments, and ultimately, our very joy and sense of fulfillment.
Throughout a lifetime, we are reminded of our own mortality by a continuous journey fraught with hurdles and complications that cause not only physical, but emotional pain as well. Often, along with that journey, we discover the desired destination is full of stressors that inhibit our strive, accomplishments, and ultimately, our very joy and sense of fulfillment.
(484) 260-7565 View (484) 260-7565
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Laura DiCesare
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Follow Dr.Laura.D on Instagram for Psychology Tips...While 20% of Americans have a diagnosed mental health illness, 100% of us have Mental Health! As a Positive Psychologist I, Dr. Laura DiCesare, and my Associates empower our clients with the tools to tap into their internal strengths and resources. Learning about our brains and how they work is necessary to finding more balance in life. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, or sadness? Are you feeling alone or like no one truly listens or understands? Is there trauma from your past that is holding you back from the life you want? Then let's get started (licensed in 34 States!
Follow Dr.Laura.D on Instagram for Psychology Tips...While 20% of Americans have a diagnosed mental health illness, 100% of us have Mental Health! As a Positive Psychologist I, Dr. Laura DiCesare, and my Associates empower our clients with the tools to tap into their internal strengths and resources. Learning about our brains and how they work is necessary to finding more balance in life. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, or sadness? Are you feeling alone or like no one truly listens or understands? Is there trauma from your past that is holding you back from the life you want? Then let's get started (licensed in 34 States!
(610) 285-1193 View (610) 285-1193
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Nick Nehéz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
I am a psychotherapist licensed in the state of Pennsylvania (LSW). I have a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. I’ve worked in the field of addiction and mental health since 2022. With my wife, the author Alexandra Auder, I have founded yoga schools in New York and Philadelphia. Together, we have led yoga, writing and creative retreats around the world for over twenty years. I continue to use mindfulness and creativity to aid my clients. My experience has included inpatient care and private practice with individuals, couples and families.
I am a psychotherapist licensed in the state of Pennsylvania (LSW). I have a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. I’ve worked in the field of addiction and mental health since 2022. With my wife, the author Alexandra Auder, I have founded yoga schools in New York and Philadelphia. Together, we have led yoga, writing and creative retreats around the world for over twenty years. I continue to use mindfulness and creativity to aid my clients. My experience has included inpatient care and private practice with individuals, couples and families.
(267) 490-3962 View (267) 490-3962
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Multicultural Therapists

What type of therapy is multicultural therapy?

Multicultural therapy is not tied to any specific therapy; rather, it is an overarching approach to therapy that aims to acknowledge and address the influence that factors like race, gender identity, and cultural background can have on someone’s life. Multicultural approaches can be applied to CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and others, and can be practiced with individuals, couples, families, or groups.

What can I expect from multicultural therapy?

Multicultural counseling should be tailored to the client’s unique identity and cultural needs. Such approaches often prioritize the building of trust so that the client feels comfortable exploring various aspects of their identity and any challenges caused by mismatches between their identity and the dominant culture. Beyond that, the format and timeline of therapy will be heavily influenced by the therapist’s preferred therapy approach and the specific problems for which the client sought therapy.

Can multicultural therapy help treat trauma?

Yes. Cultural factors such as racial background, gender identity and or sexuality, and immigration or refugee status can influence both whether someone experiences trauma and how they cope afterward. Multicultural approaches to trauma-informed care will be aware of these influences, helping the client recognize how their response to trauma may be shaped by their cultural background and identify coping mechanisms that take their identity into account.

What are the benefits of seeing a multicultural therapist?

Members of minority groups who seek therapy are sometimes frustrated by providers who don’t understand their cultural background or dismiss the ways in which race, gender, or other facets of their identity influence their lived experience. Seeing a multicultural therapist can help these clients feel seen, understood, and able to develop solutions to life challenges that take their upbringing, beliefs, and past experiences into account.