Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Lakeville, CT
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Emily Midwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Seeking out therapy is a brave step to creating a life that you want. My style is warm, kind, and direct. I believe in meeting you where you are. Every person brings in different life experiences and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. For me, the purpose of therapy is to create a relationship where you can feel safe and supported while developing new skills. I am offering virtual sessions across both Connecticut and Massachusetts. I am offering in person sessions in my office in Lakeville, Connecticut.
Waitlist for new clients
Sara E. Cousins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a psychotherapist in Lakeville CT and have been in private practice since 1999. I focus on where clients are and the short term and long term goals they have for themselves. I have been trained in many modalities and so my approach can be very specific or incorporate strands from different models depending on the needs of the individual or couple.
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Jason Sherman
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAC, ICADC
Verified
Verified
At Lighthouse Counseling, we strive to help Connecticut residents that have been effected by substance use. It could be that you or a family member are in need of addiction education, or have been already effected by substance use and are trying to find a healthier way of life. We are here to treat people with substance use disorders as well as those close to them.
Flora Elizabeth Lazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you trying to make changes in yourself, your work, your education, or your relationships? Maybe the problem is clear but the solution feels out of reach. Or maybe it’s not quite clear what is out of kilter, but you or they sense change is necessary. Even if there is no owner's manual for change, my life experience as a parent/grandparent, and my varied professional background in mental health, public policy, and academia have convinced me that change can be an enriching part of life. Psychotherapy is a place to explore change openly.
Marion Berrian Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, REAT
Verified
Verified
Maintaining resilience in today's changing world can be a daunting task. My work is focused on helping clients increase feelings of life satisfaction while learning how to manage stress, lessen anxiety and improve their relationships. Healing past traumas and finding purpose and meaning helps one to be fully present to life. To this goal, I offer therapy that may include creative expression and meditation techniques to increase access to experiences of wellness and peace.. A board certified licensed counselor in the State of Connecticut, I offer spiritual integrated psychotherapy, pastoral counseling and expressive art therapy.
Not accepting new clients
Karren J Garrity
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
*Not accepting new clients at this time* Life in our contemporary society is far more complicated and stressful than in previous generations. Our coping skills are continually being tested, it is important for us to learn new ways to handle life’s changing demands and challenges. People and problems do not exist in a vacuum; home, school, work, and social environments, as well as cultural heritage, are important factors in how we feel and act. It is vital for us to acknowledge and understand these influences. Counseling is a process of exploring, clarifying and identifying what we require in order to feel better about our lives.
Not accepting new clients
Lucy Lehrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN THE FUTURE. When you feel the world around you is fragile, as many people do now, it is important to feel grounded in your own skin and relationships. I work with individuals and couples hoping to develop a new perspective on their lives, or to take concrete steps to manage daily stressors, life transitions, and uncomfortable emotions. We will explore what's keeping you up at night or weighing you down by day. I provide a space where you can be vulnerable while sorting through issues from your past and present that are getting in your way.
Not accepting new clients
Connie Merriman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with adults ages 18 and over with mental health and addiction issues. I am experienced in working with many challenges including Trauma, Substance Use, Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder to name a few.
Online Therapists
Cheryl Sonilal
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC-T, CTMH, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My experience includes depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, substance use/addictions, and counseling in
culturally sensitive
situations, specifically, Unaccompanied Minors presenting with trauma, abuse, and familial challenges.
Are you struggling with work? Family or relationship problems? Anxiety? Losing friends? Trauma? Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. Your mental health & overall wellbeing is important. We work out, eat healthy and see doctors to maintain our physical health. Your mental health is just as important. Counseling is an avenue for you to talk about what you're going through in a safe space, while learning ways to cope with stressors, & how to better understand self, behaviors, & how external factors affect us. "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." -Carl Rodgers
Beverly T Chevalier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a licensed clinical social worker, clinical trauma professional, life coach, ordained minister, I focus on the clients in my practice as people, not as conditions or as diagnoses. Traditional, holistic, & creative client-centered therapeutic processes and interventions are used to help clients overcome limiting, self-defeating thoughts & feelings about self-worth, relationships and choices that lead to dysfunctional behaviors. Clients learn to manage the underlying issues that interfere with family, social, vocational, or educational functioning. Visit monarch-therapy.us for my professional profile.
Julie Fenster
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I take great pride in making my practice
culturally sensitive
, as well as affirming to GLBTQ+ and questioning adults.
*** I currently do not have openings*** Given all that has happened in the past few years, life can feel overwhelming and/or out of control. Psychotherapy can provide you a place to heal, turn your life around, feel more empowered, and to begin to have the life you want. Even the most independent adults need help once in awhile. I will work to help you feel safe and supported. We'll go at a pace that feels comfortable, while selecting the best tools for you. Our work can help you begin to feel calm, relieved, hopeful, and encouraged.
Jessica Collelo-Bibeau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I maintain a non-judgmental, open minded, compassionate, and
culturally sensitive
therapeutic approach.
I am so proud of you for taking the first step in seeking support for yourself or a loved one. It is my goal to empower clients to seek change from within and create attainable goals to transform their lives to find peace and love. I began Honest Intentions Therapy LLC with the mission to help clients to set honest intentions to create their best life. I have 25 years of clinical social work experience and have worked with all ages-children, adolescents, and adults from young, middle, to senior aged.
Vera Alice de Toledo-Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am a
Culturally Sensitive
Counselor.
My mission is to provide compassionate counseling that instills hope, provides tools to cope with life challenges, builds resilience; promotes mental health and well-being that will positively affect your life. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. It is through our therapeutic alliance that we will travel together into a journey to optimal mental health and behavioral changes.
Sehee Lee
NCC, LPCA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use an integrative approach from existential, psychodynamic, cognitive based therapy to
culturally sensitive
based therapy.
We often feel misunderstood, scared, and alone. The chronic echo of “I feel stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious” run through the chambers of your mind. You want to find direction in your life with tools that work to enrich your life. A life that’s not riddled by anxiety and depression but full with confidence and strength. Imagine being the confident person in a meeting not controlled by panic attacks, the assertive partner who voices their needs, and someone who can finally be their authentic self.
Diana Cavaliere Cooke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with couples and families that are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing and aim to be
culturally sensitive
to your specific needs.
I work with individuals and families with hearing loss and Deafness. As a specialist in hearing loss and the psychosocial effects of Deafness I work with people on building and maintaining solid relationships. Growth and change are always possible and a core foundation to my approach. Learning to balance your stressors negative and positive is what makes change possible, and is how I will work with you towards building hope. My VP number for Deaf clients is 860-591-9088.
Solace Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The problems confronting humans are daunting in their depth and complexity and although it may be hard to see where to begin, It is always important to initiate actions in the direction we believe to be right. Do you feel overwhelm by the daily challenges and obstacles; not knowing which direction to turn? Solace Psychotherapy LLC. can help. I work with individuals to explore their daily challenges and triggers. Together we can identify your strengths as well as what defines you as a special human being through a holistic approach (
Culturally sensitive
/competent).
Waitlist for new clients
Jasmine R Brown
MSW
My goal is to provide a safe, inviting,
culturally sensitive
space that you need to thrive. My approach is to empower, encourage and uplift because "you matter!" I have over 5 years of experience in Mental Health with diverse backgrounds and all ages. I am a board certified Christian counselor.
Richard M Gorman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I provide a non-judgmental,
culturally sensitive
space for my clients and value the importance of the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals experiencing a wide range of symptoms including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and other life adjustment issues. I am especially interested in working with the Veteran population in many different capacities. I am a Veteran as well, serving in the US Army for 14 years and I understand the complex issues veterans face in today's society.
Carla Pileggi Caviola
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA- LPC, LMHC, PSI, MLCT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are honored to join clients in their journey of intentional & transformational growth. Our team provides empathy & warmth, while tailoring effective interventions & strategies so clients can move forward with agility towards their goals. Carla Pileggi Caviola, Renee Anzovino, & clinical interns provide
culturally sensitive
therapy & love working with people of various cultures & backgrounds. Carla Pileggi Caviola is specialized in supporting women/infants & families during pregnancy & the postpartum period. She is a clinical supervisor and certified coach. Services are provided in English, Portuguese and Spanish languages.
Maria Morabito
Licensed Professional Counselor, CAS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Throughout her career, she has also been a strong advocate for schools to improve school-family communication, creating an individualized,
culturally sensitive
and holistic approach to therapy.
A safe therapeutic space is critical to the therapy experience so that the individual feels heard, understood, and supported while learning skills to navigate life’s challenges. During events of high stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, Maria’s approach is warm and caring, as she encourages open communication, collaboration, and participation. Maria has extensive experience working with adults, well as with and children with Autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. She is passionate about providing effective support, working to understand the unique perspective of each individual.
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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.