Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 11201

Life is a journey...a journey full of transitions - highs and lows, twists and turns, everything in between. No matter the struggle, obstacle, or challenge, we can all use some help at times. Whether it's depression, anxiety, interpersonal or other issues, I can be the professional you've been looking for. By providing a safe space where you can truly be yourself, I can provide help to work through the challenges of life and be the best version of you. I believe each person is filled with potential and has noble intentions in their actions. I am culturally sensitive as I have experience working with a variety of populations.

I am a Licensed Social Worker who is passionate about supporting people looking to address and overcome challenges in their life. I treat clients living with depression, anxiety, and other stress related diagnoses. I provide support to individuals struggling with life transitions and interpersonal/relationship challenges. Together, we will navigate identification of thoughts, behaviors, and patterns you want to address.

Do you have unique ideas, but convince yourself they won't work? Are you avoiding opportunities because you feel incapable, unprepared, or scared? Perhaps self-doubt hijacks your progress with healthy lifestyle changes, career advancement, or building meaningful relationships. If second-guessing is stealing your joy, you should know, it's safe to shine! I specialize in helping you break free from creative blocks, live purposefully, and advance professionally. I also assist you with feeling more connected in your relationships and adapting holistic strategies to support your health goals by helping you define what you truly want, and developing realistic strategies to get it.

Jonathan utilizes DBT, ACT, trauma-focused, person-centered, strength-based, existential, and narrative practices to create genuine connections. He provides clients a nonjudgmental space to explore themselves through mindfulness, media, interactive activities, creativity, and a caring ear to listen, illuminate, and foster empowerment over one’s life. Jonathan believes through collaboration, we learn to recognize problematic dynamics and limiting mindsets that prevent one from becoming more fulfilled.

Through my time as a research assistant aiding to conduct studies on the effects of racial discrimination, I became motivated to be a direct support for those in need of mental health resources. As a child of Black immigrants, I believe in the importance of being able to provide clients with a counselor who is culturally sensitive. I make it my primary mission to foster a warm environment with a client first in order to ensure safety and trust. I promote a safe healing environment for individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds using CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Have you had a disturbing experience that makes coping with everyday life difficult? Or witnessed something awful you can’t forget? If so, you may be suffering from trauma. In my practice, I work with clients who struggle with the psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of past and/or ongoing trauma, as they try to avoid repeating personal and professional mistakes that serve only to worsen their traumatic experiences. If you are experiencing challenges such as these, I help you process your trauma in a supportive, validating environment, that is empowering and ultimately freeing.

As your empathic, culturally-sensitive guide, I believe in your strengths as you set sail upon your journey of development and exploration. I work to empower, give language, and hold space for my clients to gain a deeper understanding about what you are experiencing. I will create a safe, judgment-free space to support you in learning about the areas in your life where you may feel stuck, drained, anxious, or depressed. We will explore how they are preventing you from having successful relationships or a more fulfilled life.

I firmly believe in the inherent potential within each individual and the transformative power of empathy and understanding. My therapeutic approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, unconditional positive regard, and the client's autonomy.

Summer Johnke, LMSW, graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Columbia University. Summer takes an integrated approach to therapy that draws from evidence-based, cognitive-behavorial modalities. Summer's past clinical experience includes providing counseling in English, Spanish, and French to individuals coming from diverse cultural backgrounds with a focus on treating trauma and PTSD. Summer's approach to therapy is culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. This flexible approach places each individual and their unique needs, preferences, identities, and culture at the center of every session.

We all go through things, and in therapy I can help you confront the difficulties you are trying to manage. I specialize in providing individual, couples, and family therapy. I have experience working with clients of all age groups across the lifespan. Some of these issues may be couples' communication issues, grief/bereavement, life transitions, and discord in personal and professional relationships to name a few. We tend to put others before ourselves and neglect our own needs in the process, including seeking therapy. Let me show you how to break these cycles in your therapy journey.

Now Accepting New Pts NY/ NJ/ FL! Starting therapy can feel a little overwhelming for some. I will walk you through the process gently, transparently and with compassion. My goal is to build upon the resilience you already possess, that brought you to this page in bravely asking for the support you need. You might be here because negative, anxious or intrusive thoughts can feel hard to turn off. Hopelessness, shame, or low self-confidence might be dimming your light (personally or professionally). Relationship issues or past traumatic experiences may be keeping you from thriving. But there is a way forward from here, I promise you.

As difficult as life may seem at times, I aim to help my clients feel as if they don't have to go through it alone. I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and culturally-sensitive safe space for my clients. I empower clients on their healing and self-growth journey by truly allowing them to feel heard and accepted. My goal is to help individuals regain control over their mental well-being, and together in a supportive therapeutic space, we can accomplish exactly that. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and races.

Welcome! I'm Lydia and I'm a psychotherapist who works with couples and individuals on relationship issues. Are you struggling to communicate effectively in your relationship? Looking for a space where you can talk through conflicts, intimacy, or parenting issues? I offer a non-judgmental space for growth, change, and deeper connection. I offer compassionate, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, culturally sensitive care. I specialize in working with artists, parents, and intercultural/interracial/interfaith couples. I also offer pre-marital counseling and counseling for people considering ethical non-monogamy.

Life can be overwhelming. Finding a therapist shouldn't add to that stress. Each one of us deserves access to a safe, judgment-free space. As a therapist, I fiercely defend that space for my clients, and I hope to meet you there with warmth, authenticity, and humor. Having served the diverse population of this city in medical, educational, and non-profit settings, I am sensitive to the complex New York experience while acknowledging that your journey is unique. I offer a trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive approach for adults and young adults struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression.

I serve 2 niche populations- 1) women who struggle with crippling anxiety & want to get their fears, worries & self-sabotage under control for good. 2) women navigating through infertility & pregnancy loss. While I have 23+ years of experience as a therapist, you & I will always work collaboratively because I believe that "you are the expert on you." I encourage you to look inwardly & introspectively to help to bring about healing & wholeness, while I provide guidance, techniques & support. My style is eclectic & effective. As a Coach, I work with people who desire a more targeted approach to problem solving & personal growth.

Maggie takes a holistic approach and truly sees each client as an individual, tailoring treatment to incorporate clients' unique strengths and desires. She mixes cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with psychodynamic, mindfulness, and person-centered methods to reduce depression, anxiety, stress, and more. She works with clients to make lasting change by increasing insight and addressing underlying issues that are the source of their distress. She has worked for a suicide prevention/crisis hotline, counseled individuals who are homeless, volunteered with hospice patients, and worked with clients diagnosed with schizophrenia.

I support people struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, body image, and self-advocacy with warmth and compassion. Imagine for a moment that you are able to let go of your anxiety, release the urge to make things perfect or altogether be perfect. What space could you create for yourself to explore and grow? What space could you create to make something that feels true and authentic? People often come to me when they are ready to make this step.

As a passionate advocate for emotional well-being and resilience, my journey as a mental health therapist is not merely a career choice but a profound commitment to fostering healing, understanding and empowerment. I enjoy working with a large spectrum of patients and I strongly believe one of the bravest things you can do is to choose to make a change in your life. I am here to help individuals, couples, international students, and families coming from a multicultural background to feel the connection with themselves and resonate who they are underneath life’s transition.

Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I will create a safe space for you to be your authentic self while feeling heard and understood. I support people who are facing life stressors such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience working with individuals within many diverse populations such as the LGBTQ+ community, those living with disabilities, BIPOC, and young adults. Please reach out to schedule a free phone consult to see if we'd be a good fit. I look forward to meeting you!