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Path Forward Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
You want to move past racing thoughts and avoiding your life. Past sadness and low motivation. Past the same draining arguments with your partner. Past experiences that follow you and won't stay in the past. And past big decisions that get you stuck. You are looking to get out of feeling overwhelmed. You want to learn how to get more control. You want more than mediocre cookie-cutter therapy. You want therapy that is personalized for you and about you. You want therapy that fits into your stressful life. Even if asking for help is hard for you, you’re at a point where you are ready to do it because you want something to change.
You want to move past racing thoughts and avoiding your life. Past sadness and low motivation. Past the same draining arguments with your partner. Past experiences that follow you and won't stay in the past. And past big decisions that get you stuck. You are looking to get out of feeling overwhelmed. You want to learn how to get more control. You want more than mediocre cookie-cutter therapy. You want therapy that is personalized for you and about you. You want therapy that fits into your stressful life. Even if asking for help is hard for you, you’re at a point where you are ready to do it because you want something to change.
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Sean C Travis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
New Paths Counseling is accepting patients and is incorporating a hybrid model, with options for in-person or virtual. Does worry permeate your thoughts? Do you find that stress supersedes your happiness? In an ever-changing world of fast paced expectations, finding inner peace can be fleeting or even seemingly impossible to experience. You are not alone. Life is complicated, and charting these paths can be confusing and frustrating. At New Paths Counseling, our belief is that peace in life can be restored and that we can be a trusting and secure confidant to assist you in shining light back into the windows of your life and beyond.
New Paths Counseling is accepting patients and is incorporating a hybrid model, with options for in-person or virtual. Does worry permeate your thoughts? Do you find that stress supersedes your happiness? In an ever-changing world of fast paced expectations, finding inner peace can be fleeting or even seemingly impossible to experience. You are not alone. Life is complicated, and charting these paths can be confusing and frustrating. At New Paths Counseling, our belief is that peace in life can be restored and that we can be a trusting and secure confidant to assist you in shining light back into the windows of your life and beyond.
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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.