Multicultural Therapists in 78228

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Philotimo Counseling LLC (Gaspar Rivera)
MA, CLC, US Army, Retired
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
I have a multicultural background that has allowed me to assist individuals from various ethnicities.
My name is Gaspar Rivera and I am a Behavioral Life Coach at Philotimo Counseling LLC. We all have obstacles preventing us from living the life that we want and deserve! We also have Anna Rivera a Licensed Professional Counselor on staff should you prefer a counselor for your needs. We can help you rediscover yourself and identify goals/changes you want to make by creating an action plan and helping you implement the changes or plan that will pave the path to achieving your goals. Behavioral Health coaching is an ideal alternative for individuals seeking assistance with life challenges that do not require a mental health diagnosis.
I have a multicultural background that has allowed me to assist individuals from various ethnicities.
My name is Gaspar Rivera and I am a Behavioral Life Coach at Philotimo Counseling LLC. We all have obstacles preventing us from living the life that we want and deserve! We also have Anna Rivera a Licensed Professional Counselor on staff should you prefer a counselor for your needs. We can help you rediscover yourself and identify goals/changes you want to make by creating an action plan and helping you implement the changes or plan that will pave the path to achieving your goals. Behavioral Health coaching is an ideal alternative for individuals seeking assistance with life challenges that do not require a mental health diagnosis.
(830) 500-1981 View (830) 500-1981
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Dr. Waynette Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCTP, MCM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
Do you often feel self-conscious, anxious or worried about situations you cannot control? Let me help you to overcome challenges, grow stronger and more skillful. There are some life challenges we feel ill-equipped to handle, especially when they accompany major life transitions. These experiences can greatly impact our sense of stability, leave us feeling incapable and even doubtful about the future. I am committed to providing you with honest, respectful and thoughtful treatment to best serve your needs. I seek to help individuals, who feel stuck due to negative past experiences or trauma.
Do you often feel self-conscious, anxious or worried about situations you cannot control? Let me help you to overcome challenges, grow stronger and more skillful. There are some life challenges we feel ill-equipped to handle, especially when they accompany major life transitions. These experiences can greatly impact our sense of stability, leave us feeling incapable and even doubtful about the future. I am committed to providing you with honest, respectful and thoughtful treatment to best serve your needs. I seek to help individuals, who feel stuck due to negative past experiences or trauma.
(830) 240-7821 View (830) 240-7821
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Basher M. Salem
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MAT, LPC-S, LCDC, BSFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
I believe in the power of therapy to help people escape the grip of the trauma: I work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, abusive relationships, rape and sexual violence, terrorism, and political violence. I understand that making a commitment to yourself through psychological therapy is a significant and important step for many people.
I believe in the power of therapy to help people escape the grip of the trauma: I work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, abusive relationships, rape and sexual violence, terrorism, and political violence. I understand that making a commitment to yourself through psychological therapy is a significant and important step for many people.
(210) 871-9532 View (210) 871-9532
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Mia Gonzales
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
You are the expert of your life, I am just a therapist that can help you find your path. No one talks about it but therapy can be hard. Therapy involves us discussing our emotions, acknowledging what we are feeling, and making active steps towards change. Thank you for taking steps towards taking care of you. My goal as a clinician is to provide a safe space that will empower you to be yourself.
You are the expert of your life, I am just a therapist that can help you find your path. No one talks about it but therapy can be hard. Therapy involves us discussing our emotions, acknowledging what we are feeling, and making active steps towards change. Thank you for taking steps towards taking care of you. My goal as a clinician is to provide a safe space that will empower you to be yourself.
(210) 880-0489 View (210) 880-0489
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Karen Prewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
We experience life more fully when we are conscious of our personal issues and of the ways we are creating our experiences. I find it very exciting to work with people in the exploration of self. I work with a spirit of curiosity and openheartedness in helping people uncover the fullness of self.
We experience life more fully when we are conscious of our personal issues and of the ways we are creating our experiences. I find it very exciting to work with people in the exploration of self. I work with a spirit of curiosity and openheartedness in helping people uncover the fullness of self.
(210) 812-2820 View (210) 812-2820
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Teri Johnson Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
Accepting new clients. With over 13 years of experience, I have a passion for helping others discover their best selves. Fears, anxieties, and difficult circumstances can leave us feeling stuck and hold us back from living the life we truly want. I join with my clients to explore barriers and overcome them to create a sense of peace and wholeness. Therapy is the most beneficial when we engage in meaningful discussion and exploration of your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and life history. My goal with clients is to help them arrive at a place where they feel comfortable, secure, and empowered to be themselves.
Accepting new clients. With over 13 years of experience, I have a passion for helping others discover their best selves. Fears, anxieties, and difficult circumstances can leave us feeling stuck and hold us back from living the life we truly want. I join with my clients to explore barriers and overcome them to create a sense of peace and wholeness. Therapy is the most beneficial when we engage in meaningful discussion and exploration of your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and life history. My goal with clients is to help them arrive at a place where they feel comfortable, secure, and empowered to be themselves.
(210) 920-8135 View (210) 920-8135
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Elizabeth Woodruff
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
Life is unpredictable. Challenges are presented in our lives and despite our efforts to overcome them, we may become overwhelmed or feel hopeless in our efforts. Do you feel like you have lost yourself, even though you have tried so hard to stay afloat? Maybe you feel disconnected from the relationships in your life, leaving you feeling isolated or not heard. No one should have to go through tough times feeling like they are all alone. My goal is to be present with my clients and assist them in regaining their voice, build confidence, and create balance in their lives. I offer support for adults, teenagers, and couples.
Life is unpredictable. Challenges are presented in our lives and despite our efforts to overcome them, we may become overwhelmed or feel hopeless in our efforts. Do you feel like you have lost yourself, even though you have tried so hard to stay afloat? Maybe you feel disconnected from the relationships in your life, leaving you feeling isolated or not heard. No one should have to go through tough times feeling like they are all alone. My goal is to be present with my clients and assist them in regaining their voice, build confidence, and create balance in their lives. I offer support for adults, teenagers, and couples.
(210) 985-7992 View (210) 985-7992
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Dr. Jacqueline Contreras
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
¡Hola! My name is Dr. Jacqueline Contreras. My experiences include treating patients managing chronic pain, anxiety, depression, stress, phase of life issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, personal growth, social phobia, self-esteem, work related injuries, car accident injuries, and adjustment disorder. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ patients, too. Additionally, I have advised college students from low socio-economic communities, career counseling, and helped first-generation college students adjust to a four-year university.
¡Hola! My name is Dr. Jacqueline Contreras. My experiences include treating patients managing chronic pain, anxiety, depression, stress, phase of life issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, personal growth, social phobia, self-esteem, work related injuries, car accident injuries, and adjustment disorder. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ patients, too. Additionally, I have advised college students from low socio-economic communities, career counseling, and helped first-generation college students adjust to a four-year university.
(210) 972-1137 View (210) 972-1137
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Dr. Shay Ashton Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help can feel intimidating and vulnerable, but I want you to know that you have your own story to share, and your story is worth being told and heard! I am a licensed professional counselor free of judgment, full of compassion, and dedicated to helping you discover how to break through mental barriers limiting results and guide your true potential when life throws you a curve ball. Let nothing deter you from your efforts and stop you from striving tirelessly to achieve your full potential. I am passionate about learning and growing when struggling with mental barriers and am interested in contributing to developing goals
Asking for help can feel intimidating and vulnerable, but I want you to know that you have your own story to share, and your story is worth being told and heard! I am a licensed professional counselor free of judgment, full of compassion, and dedicated to helping you discover how to break through mental barriers limiting results and guide your true potential when life throws you a curve ball. Let nothing deter you from your efforts and stop you from striving tirelessly to achieve your full potential. I am passionate about learning and growing when struggling with mental barriers and am interested in contributing to developing goals
(210) 864-9939 View (210) 864-9939
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Elizabeth Shea Jarvis Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, Sup, Michell, Jacinto, LPC-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
Have you ever felt just fucking tired of it all? You've had a shit day. You are looking for something; however you do not know quite what you are seeking! Have you had a moment where you just want to throw your hands up in the air? Me, too. Let's get together and talk about life, the day to day monotonous, the rat race, the cultural stigmas that make us all feel like we are not doing enough.
Have you ever felt just fucking tired of it all? You've had a shit day. You are looking for something; however you do not know quite what you are seeking! Have you had a moment where you just want to throw your hands up in the air? Me, too. Let's get together and talk about life, the day to day monotonous, the rat race, the cultural stigmas that make us all feel like we are not doing enough.
(210) 480-3353 View (210) 480-3353
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Alesia Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228  (Online Only)
Let me be someone who can be your cheerleader, your support system, your voice of reason, your sounding board, your empathetic ear, or your path to insight and self-awareness. I share my skills with you so you then can meet your goals, work through your problems, and manage your emotions as you best see fit. I offer a variety of interventions to cater to each of you and your specific needs, all decided on a case by case basis. I'm looking forward to meeting you and learning how I can help.
Let me be someone who can be your cheerleader, your support system, your voice of reason, your sounding board, your empathetic ear, or your path to insight and self-awareness. I share my skills with you so you then can meet your goals, work through your problems, and manage your emotions as you best see fit. I offer a variety of interventions to cater to each of you and your specific needs, all decided on a case by case basis. I'm looking forward to meeting you and learning how I can help.
(210) 756-3941 View (210) 756-3941
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Dr. Caroline K Gonzales
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, ABS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you stressed out and anxious? Are you struggling with sleep problems because you're worrying too much? Do you suffer from past or recent trauma and have tried other methods of therapy but need deeper work? If you answered yes to any of these, my approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain self-knowledge and empower you to live a more satisfying life. Our work together will inspire you to cope with difficulties at work or at home in a more productive way. Extremely limited openings. If I cannot see you, I have 10 wonderful therapists on staff, 6 of whom are EMDR trained.
Are you stressed out and anxious? Are you struggling with sleep problems because you're worrying too much? Do you suffer from past or recent trauma and have tried other methods of therapy but need deeper work? If you answered yes to any of these, my approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain self-knowledge and empower you to live a more satisfying life. Our work together will inspire you to cope with difficulties at work or at home in a more productive way. Extremely limited openings. If I cannot see you, I have 10 wonderful therapists on staff, 6 of whom are EMDR trained.
(210) 610-1292 View (210) 610-1292
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.