Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Everett, WA

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Tsion Kidane
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
I tailor my counseling approach in a way that is culturally sensitive and fits to the unique needs of my clients.
Are you feeling frustrated and stuck with things that matter to you? Are you facing life challenges? Do you need support with depression, anxiety or trauma? Are you seeking assistance with parenting and family relationship issues? I might be able to help. I am a multi-cultural and multi-lingual Christian therapist who is trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. My skill set includes therapy techniques such as Life Span integration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Faith-Based approaches.
I tailor my counseling approach in a way that is culturally sensitive and fits to the unique needs of my clients.
Are you feeling frustrated and stuck with things that matter to you? Are you facing life challenges? Do you need support with depression, anxiety or trauma? Are you seeking assistance with parenting and family relationship issues? I might be able to help. I am a multi-cultural and multi-lingual Christian therapist who is trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. My skill set includes therapy techniques such as Life Span integration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Faith-Based approaches.
(206) 693-4342 View (206) 693-4342
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Kayressa Brooks
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98201  (Online Only)
Life can feel overwhelming. It can feel like you’re stuck in darkness fighting to find your light, powerless against the things happening around you and inside of you. It can seem like nobody understands your pain or even recognizes your struggle. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, racial trauma, or just struggling to manage the day-to-day, I can provide the therapeutic support you need to reach your goals. With an emphasis on empowerment, unconditional positive regard and actionable strategies, we can work together toward regaining your sense of peace and tapping into your inner power. You don’t have to face it alone.
Life can feel overwhelming. It can feel like you’re stuck in darkness fighting to find your light, powerless against the things happening around you and inside of you. It can seem like nobody understands your pain or even recognizes your struggle. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, racial trauma, or just struggling to manage the day-to-day, I can provide the therapeutic support you need to reach your goals. With an emphasis on empowerment, unconditional positive regard and actionable strategies, we can work together toward regaining your sense of peace and tapping into your inner power. You don’t have to face it alone.
(425) 671-0999 View (425) 671-0999
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Nicole Black
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98203  (Online Only)
I offer somatic work, internal family systems, and guided imagery from a culturally sensitive lens.
I believe talk therapy can get us far, but somatic work can get us further- allowing us to reclaim our body’s inherent resiliency and ability to regulate. Maybe you have done a lot of beautiful self-work but are ready for deeper nervous system regulation. You might feel ready to move beyond recovery and into more ease and joy. You may have a part that feels stuck, but an even bigger one that wants to heal. Perhaps you're ready for deeper spiritual and identity work. I work best with people who are ready to get out of their head and into the body.
I offer somatic work, internal family systems, and guided imagery from a culturally sensitive lens.
I believe talk therapy can get us far, but somatic work can get us further- allowing us to reclaim our body’s inherent resiliency and ability to regulate. Maybe you have done a lot of beautiful self-work but are ready for deeper nervous system regulation. You might feel ready to move beyond recovery and into more ease and joy. You may have a part that feels stuck, but an even bigger one that wants to heal. Perhaps you're ready for deeper spiritual and identity work. I work best with people who are ready to get out of their head and into the body.
(206) 278-3202 View (206) 278-3202
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Danielle Jenkins Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98201
I integrate culturally sensitive techniques while integrating systemic, postmodern, humanistic therapy modalities, including Bowen, Gottman and Attachment theor.
Are you feeling the weight of productivity culture, constantly balancing the demands of work, relationships, and self-care? Or perhaps, you and your partner are facing challenges that seem too complex to navigate alone—communication breakdowns, trust issues, or the stress of life transitions. These struggles are real, and they deserve to be met with a thoughtful, high-touch approach that honors your experiences, while fostering healing and connection.
I integrate culturally sensitive techniques while integrating systemic, postmodern, humanistic therapy modalities, including Bowen, Gottman and Attachment theor.
Are you feeling the weight of productivity culture, constantly balancing the demands of work, relationships, and self-care? Or perhaps, you and your partner are facing challenges that seem too complex to navigate alone—communication breakdowns, trust issues, or the stress of life transitions. These struggles are real, and they deserve to be met with a thoughtful, high-touch approach that honors your experiences, while fostering healing and connection.
(206) 803-2676 View (206) 803-2676
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The Journey Counseling, PLLC with Christina Konrad
Counselor, MACP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98204
Accepting new clients. I'm a Christian counselor. My specialty is working with women who have survived childhood trauma and/ or intimate partner abuse and are ready to live with more choice through clearing trauma, working through grief, forgiveness, anger, and shame. These often present as different or varying forms of depression and anxiety. I have taught groups on healthy relationships, practicing boundaries, and assertiveness skills. I also have a particular interest in how nutrition, sleep, and rhythms of how we care for ourselves impacts mental health.
Accepting new clients. I'm a Christian counselor. My specialty is working with women who have survived childhood trauma and/ or intimate partner abuse and are ready to live with more choice through clearing trauma, working through grief, forgiveness, anger, and shame. These often present as different or varying forms of depression and anxiety. I have taught groups on healthy relationships, practicing boundaries, and assertiveness skills. I also have a particular interest in how nutrition, sleep, and rhythms of how we care for ourselves impacts mental health.
(425) 793-2459 View (425) 793-2459
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Marcia Erickson Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
I am excited to announce our next Hold Me Tight couples workshop: October 5 & 6, 2024! Check under Groups for more information. I enjoy working with individual adults and couples. I meet my clients with warmth and acceptance, and provide a safe, calm, and grounding space that supports them in dealing with issues such as grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, distance or conflict in relationships, developing personal identity, working through trauma, and parenting issues.
I am excited to announce our next Hold Me Tight couples workshop: October 5 & 6, 2024! Check under Groups for more information. I enjoy working with individual adults and couples. I meet my clients with warmth and acceptance, and provide a safe, calm, and grounding space that supports them in dealing with issues such as grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, distance or conflict in relationships, developing personal identity, working through trauma, and parenting issues.
(425) 441-3066 x2 View (425) 441-3066 x2
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Dr. Jennifer Ambriz
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201  (Online Only)
Therapy with Dr. Ambriz adheres to a Holistic approach for Psychotherapy, which focuses on enhancing the balance of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. The intention of a Holistic psychotherapy approach strives to create long-term healing and wellness by addressing the root causes of illness. Dr. Ambriz integrates Western psychological evidence-based treatments, Eastern medicine approaches, and Indigenous healing practices to assist with healing. Her counseling style reflects client-centered, empathic, strength based, and non-judgmental approaches to foster a therapeutic alliance.
Therapy with Dr. Ambriz adheres to a Holistic approach for Psychotherapy, which focuses on enhancing the balance of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. The intention of a Holistic psychotherapy approach strives to create long-term healing and wellness by addressing the root causes of illness. Dr. Ambriz integrates Western psychological evidence-based treatments, Eastern medicine approaches, and Indigenous healing practices to assist with healing. Her counseling style reflects client-centered, empathic, strength based, and non-judgmental approaches to foster a therapeutic alliance.
(425) 629-8816 View (425) 629-8816
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Cthulhu Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP, ATR, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Waitlist for new clients
Compassionate care in less than compassionate times calls for those who seek healing to step forward through fear and enter bravely into their path of wellness. I walk with clients in a completely different way than "traditional therapy," while still maintaining the spirit of the profession. I am able to navigate a wide myriad of issues with people from all backgrounds, religions and identities. I continue to work in an Indigenous community setting where I have spent my entire career humbly experiencing the impact of all l serve.
Compassionate care in less than compassionate times calls for those who seek healing to step forward through fear and enter bravely into their path of wellness. I walk with clients in a completely different way than "traditional therapy," while still maintaining the spirit of the profession. I am able to navigate a wide myriad of issues with people from all backgrounds, religions and identities. I continue to work in an Indigenous community setting where I have spent my entire career humbly experiencing the impact of all l serve.
(425) 414-7812 View (425) 414-7812
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Thomas Phillips
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98203  (Online Only)
Hello and Greetings, I am Thomas! My name is Thomas Phillips, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a master’s prepared Registered Nurse (MSN, RN). I live and am based out of Tacoma, WA, and work with clients from all over the state remotely in my practice. I enjoy combining the aspects of mental health treatment with physical health to have a dynamic and positive impact on client outcomes. I primarily use empirically based techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused modalities combined with modalities that are reflective of the inner work that is not able to be measured.
Hello and Greetings, I am Thomas! My name is Thomas Phillips, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a master’s prepared Registered Nurse (MSN, RN). I live and am based out of Tacoma, WA, and work with clients from all over the state remotely in my practice. I enjoy combining the aspects of mental health treatment with physical health to have a dynamic and positive impact on client outcomes. I primarily use empirically based techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused modalities combined with modalities that are reflective of the inner work that is not able to be measured.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Katrina Holsather
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Waitlist for new clients
Does your life feel like you’re playing a game without knowing the rules? Or that everyone else seems to know a secret that you don’t? Maybe you can’t seem to find a therapist that will understand your quirky references and unique style? If you’re ready to begin but don’t know how, or feel stuck, I can be the Fellowship to your Frodo - to fight alongside you, cry with you, laugh with you, and provide guidance and support when needed.
Does your life feel like you’re playing a game without knowing the rules? Or that everyone else seems to know a secret that you don’t? Maybe you can’t seem to find a therapist that will understand your quirky references and unique style? If you’re ready to begin but don’t know how, or feel stuck, I can be the Fellowship to your Frodo - to fight alongside you, cry with you, laugh with you, and provide guidance and support when needed.
(425) 961-9625 View (425) 961-9625
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Diana Kehaulani Chernisky
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98204  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Diana! I’m here to help dig into the tough stuff- whether you’re going through something challenging, a big life transition or just need someone to talk through it with. I’m here to support you being settled, balanced, rediscovering your joy or just living a life you deserve.
Hi, I’m Diana! I’m here to help dig into the tough stuff- whether you’re going through something challenging, a big life transition or just need someone to talk through it with. I’m here to support you being settled, balanced, rediscovering your joy or just living a life you deserve.
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Doug Blessington
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201  (Online Only)
Are you heartbroken? Anxious? Angry? All of the above and more? You are welcome here. You may have a relationship that is falling apart or make the same bad decisions again and again. You may be overwhelmed by an overly critical mind that says you are undeserving, less than, or too much. Perhaps you take care of others and forget to take care of yourself. You long for companionship and have a deep desire to matter, to belong, and to be respected.
Are you heartbroken? Anxious? Angry? All of the above and more? You are welcome here. You may have a relationship that is falling apart or make the same bad decisions again and again. You may be overwhelmed by an overly critical mind that says you are undeserving, less than, or too much. Perhaps you take care of others and forget to take care of yourself. You long for companionship and have a deep desire to matter, to belong, and to be respected.
(360) 401-8811 View (360) 401-8811
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Dr. Maria Yearout
Counselor, PsyD, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98204  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about offering specialized services to individuals couples, and families in gender transition, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ2S+ community, including letter writing in support of gender affirming medical and surgical care. I use culturally competent, research-based modalities to help you shape the change and growth you want to see, and I honor your pace as we approach and engage with the work. Family and Couples Therapy private pay only.
I am passionate about offering specialized services to individuals couples, and families in gender transition, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ2S+ community, including letter writing in support of gender affirming medical and surgical care. I use culturally competent, research-based modalities to help you shape the change and growth you want to see, and I honor your pace as we approach and engage with the work. Family and Couples Therapy private pay only.
(425) 217-8846 View (425) 217-8846
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Stop Digging for Rainbows Life Coaching, LLC
MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98208  (Online Only)
Do you wonder if your relationship is/was healthy? Are you still reeling from what you experienced? Are you questioning what serves you and your highest self? Are you ruminating and stuck in analysis paralysis? Struggling to move forward? Struggling to trust others, and, trust yourself? Do you experience flashbacks and anger? Even rage? Are you trying to make sense of it all? Do you find yourself stuck in pain and shame? Do you want to know how to protect yourself from manipulation tactics and illogical arguments meant to gain control over you? Co-parenting or FOO difficulties? Do you need a transformative, healing experience?
Do you wonder if your relationship is/was healthy? Are you still reeling from what you experienced? Are you questioning what serves you and your highest self? Are you ruminating and stuck in analysis paralysis? Struggling to move forward? Struggling to trust others, and, trust yourself? Do you experience flashbacks and anger? Even rage? Are you trying to make sense of it all? Do you find yourself stuck in pain and shame? Do you want to know how to protect yourself from manipulation tactics and illogical arguments meant to gain control over you? Co-parenting or FOO difficulties? Do you need a transformative, healing experience?
(425) 264-8649 View (425) 264-8649
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Alona Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP II, CDMDTP, LMHCA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! At Alona Wellness Center, we recognize the value, strength, and resilience of all those we serve. We honor differences in individuals, communities, cultures, and populations. We offer a safe space to process cultural and racial trauma, as well as micro-aggressions. We also have providers from the LGBTQTS+ community, as well as LGBTQTS+ allied providers.
Hi! At Alona Wellness Center, we recognize the value, strength, and resilience of all those we serve. We honor differences in individuals, communities, cultures, and populations. We offer a safe space to process cultural and racial trauma, as well as micro-aggressions. We also have providers from the LGBTQTS+ community, as well as LGBTQTS+ allied providers.
(425) 414-3137 View (425) 414-3137
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Charity Hansen
Counselor, MHCA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98204
**Accepting New Clients** My approach focuses on you and is specialized to help you heal. I believe that "when we apply love to hurt we heal". My sessions are all about you with no pressure, no guilt, and no shame. My specialties are treating addiction, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I can work with a wide variety of mental health issues. I believe that there is a root cause for the issues that we go through in life and I work with you to find it. Each client receives a treatment plan that is designed just for them and their goals. My approach is educational. I use 13 different therapy approaches in my practice.
**Accepting New Clients** My approach focuses on you and is specialized to help you heal. I believe that "when we apply love to hurt we heal". My sessions are all about you with no pressure, no guilt, and no shame. My specialties are treating addiction, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I can work with a wide variety of mental health issues. I believe that there is a root cause for the issues that we go through in life and I work with you to find it. Each client receives a treatment plan that is designed just for them and their goals. My approach is educational. I use 13 different therapy approaches in my practice.
(425) 217-8948 View (425) 217-8948
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Jill Pruss
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98208  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with nerdy, geeky, and neurodivergent individuals who may find traditional talk therapy challenging. Understanding that conventional approaches may not resonate, I incorporate elements from your favorite interests—such as RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, video games, literature, and other passions—into our sessions. This allows us to connect in a way that feels comfortable and familiar, making therapy a creative and enjoyable experience. By leveraging your special interests and strengths, we can explore your inner and outer worlds in an engaging manner that supports your personal growth.
I specialize in working with nerdy, geeky, and neurodivergent individuals who may find traditional talk therapy challenging. Understanding that conventional approaches may not resonate, I incorporate elements from your favorite interests—such as RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, video games, literature, and other passions—into our sessions. This allows us to connect in a way that feels comfortable and familiar, making therapy a creative and enjoyable experience. By leveraging your special interests and strengths, we can explore your inner and outer worlds in an engaging manner that supports your personal growth.
(425) 484-8563 View (425) 484-8563
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Elsie Mahler Scharff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201  (Online Only)
Major life issues including depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict, especially related to family members. I also work with women with postpartum depression and people over 60. I am a client-centered therapist. You are the leader in your journey and I'm your witness. I will make sure you feel seen and understood. An engaged and compassionate therapist is the best way to help you navigate your inner world.
Major life issues including depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict, especially related to family members. I also work with women with postpartum depression and people over 60. I am a client-centered therapist. You are the leader in your journey and I'm your witness. I will make sure you feel seen and understood. An engaged and compassionate therapist is the best way to help you navigate your inner world.
(425) 537-4075 View (425) 537-4075
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Christopher John Peterson
Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98203  (Online Only)
I use a compassionate, holistic, person-centered approach because I recognize that you are the expert on you, and that exploring vulnerability began with you choosing to reach out for support. Because you are an individual with your own collection of needs and goals, I draw on several practices and modalities, including: Strengths-based Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Experiential Therapy; Somatic Therapy; nonviolent communication; personality typing; core values; identifying and holding boundaries; processing personal, social, and cultural roles; and achieving your best Identity of Self.
I use a compassionate, holistic, person-centered approach because I recognize that you are the expert on you, and that exploring vulnerability began with you choosing to reach out for support. Because you are an individual with your own collection of needs and goals, I draw on several practices and modalities, including: Strengths-based Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Experiential Therapy; Somatic Therapy; nonviolent communication; personality typing; core values; identifying and holding boundaries; processing personal, social, and cultural roles; and achieving your best Identity of Self.
(509) 345-3182 View (509) 345-3182
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Teeasha Ali
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98201  (Online Only)
My approach to counseling uses a person-centered perspective with a focus on hope, strength, and empowerment. I also use an integrative approach of mindfulness, relaxation, art, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy when working with people. I believe that all people have the capacity to grow and move forward. They just need some additional support and a person to walk with them. And that is where I come in.
My approach to counseling uses a person-centered perspective with a focus on hope, strength, and empowerment. I also use an integrative approach of mindfulness, relaxation, art, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy when working with people. I believe that all people have the capacity to grow and move forward. They just need some additional support and a person to walk with them. And that is where I come in.
(425) 906-3655 View (425) 906-3655
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.