Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 23901
The Rising Development Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Farmville, VA 23901 (Online Only)
Specializations: ADHD- Certified Clinical Services Provider • Anxiety • Depression • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Culturally Sensitive Therapy • Person-Centered Therapy.
Jacqueline Barnette PsyD, LPC My passion is guiding people through stressful experiences and allowing them to live healthier and make better choices in their lives. Throughout my career my focus has always been on helping people, and I have worked at various levels to lift those with special needs, guiding children, teenagers, and adults with disorders such as anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders. I have a Doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in Mental Health Administration, I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor. I help guide individuals from negative thinking to more positive aspects of their lives
Specializations: ADHD- Certified Clinical Services Provider • Anxiety • Depression • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Culturally Sensitive Therapy • Person-Centered Therapy.
Jacqueline Barnette PsyD, LPC My passion is guiding people through stressful experiences and allowing them to live healthier and make better choices in their lives. Throughout my career my focus has always been on helping people, and I have worked at various levels to lift those with special needs, guiding children, teenagers, and adults with disorders such as anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders. I have a Doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in Mental Health Administration, I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor. I help guide individuals from negative thinking to more positive aspects of their lives
Katie Solvig
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Farmville, VA 23901
Deciding to start therapy takes courage and vulnerability and as a counselor, I feel honored to bear witness to pain and hold hope for healing and growth. My approach to counseling is to provide a safe, judgment-free space for you to process and explore your emotions and thoughts. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach to empower my clients as they process thoughts/emotions and navigate life. Every person is deserving of a full and balanced life and aim to provide my clients with the tools, skills, and help needed to achieve their goals.
Deciding to start therapy takes courage and vulnerability and as a counselor, I feel honored to bear witness to pain and hold hope for healing and growth. My approach to counseling is to provide a safe, judgment-free space for you to process and explore your emotions and thoughts. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach to empower my clients as they process thoughts/emotions and navigate life. Every person is deserving of a full and balanced life and aim to provide my clients with the tools, skills, and help needed to achieve their goals.
Irene Hyemin Park
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Farmville, VA 23901
Irene respects and values each individual’s uniqueness and believes you are the experts in your own life. She wants to help you identify personal values and strengths so that you can live those values and reach your full potential in confronting problems. She understands it can be difficult to be vulnerable and share yourselves, but she is ready to walk with you through your vulnerable moments with support and clinical guidance. She looks forward to helping you grow by taking risks of change.
Irene respects and values each individual’s uniqueness and believes you are the experts in your own life. She wants to help you identify personal values and strengths so that you can live those values and reach your full potential in confronting problems. She understands it can be difficult to be vulnerable and share yourselves, but she is ready to walk with you through your vulnerable moments with support and clinical guidance. She looks forward to helping you grow by taking risks of change.
Chrissy Farrow
Resident in Counseling, MEd, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmville, VA 23901
The decision to begin therapy can take a great deal of vulnerability and courage. Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and other personal experiences with someone unfamiliar can be difficult and it's important to work with a counselor who allows you to be completely authentic as you begin your journey of personal growth and healing. I take pride in providing a safe, judgement-free environment for each individual I work with in order to help them meet their fullest potential.
The decision to begin therapy can take a great deal of vulnerability and courage. Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and other personal experiences with someone unfamiliar can be difficult and it's important to work with a counselor who allows you to be completely authentic as you begin your journey of personal growth and healing. I take pride in providing a safe, judgement-free environment for each individual I work with in order to help them meet their fullest potential.
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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.