Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 11024
Hal Brickman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSW, CHT, MSW, BA
Verified Verified
Great Neck, NY 11024
Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship. Without it, communication breaks down and conflict rears its head. Hal has mentored couples counselors for thirty years, and has himself been a couples counselor since 1978. Through his decades of experience, he has cultivated strategies and techniques to help couples rebuild trust and strengthen their bond. One of Hal's key teachings is the importance of vulnerability in a relationship. He encourages couples to open up and share some of their deepest fears and insecurities with each other. Hal creates a safe space where both partners feel understood.
Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship. Without it, communication breaks down and conflict rears its head. Hal has mentored couples counselors for thirty years, and has himself been a couples counselor since 1978. Through his decades of experience, he has cultivated strategies and techniques to help couples rebuild trust and strengthen their bond. One of Hal's key teachings is the importance of vulnerability in a relationship. He encourages couples to open up and share some of their deepest fears and insecurities with each other. Hal creates a safe space where both partners feel understood.
Namhee Stokivs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Kings Point, NY 11024
Joy of life is always accompanied by pain, and there are times that you feel beaten and defeated. Psychological symptoms can surface and compromise your happiness and functioning during these struggles. Therapy can help you to stay on the right track or find the right directions to minimize unnecessary sufferings.
Joy of life is always accompanied by pain, and there are times that you feel beaten and defeated. Psychological symptoms can surface and compromise your happiness and functioning during these struggles. Therapy can help you to stay on the right track or find the right directions to minimize unnecessary sufferings.
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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.