Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 36201
Vernitra Dobbins
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Anniston, AL 36201
I am a licensed and nationally certified counselor in Alabama with over 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in providing direct and indirect mental health and behavioral counseling for children, teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, community violence, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes.
I am a licensed and nationally certified counselor in Alabama with over 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in providing direct and indirect mental health and behavioral counseling for children, teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, community violence, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes.
Emmanuel L Rock
Counselor, MS, ALC, NCC, CCSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anniston, AL 36201
Here's the tea, ready? "come in close" Life can suck! You're exhausted to get out of bed, especially after staying up last night in worry. You look in the mirror in disgust at what you see. You hate going to work because you feel unappreciated and burned out. You may be thinking "why even care?" and can later turn to "I dont care." You feel like you're a pain to friends and family. You wonder why your child has a hard time paying attention at school and meltdowns at home. You want emotional support from your partner. You want the pain to go away, this nightmare to end. Life can suck, but not for long.
Here's the tea, ready? "come in close" Life can suck! You're exhausted to get out of bed, especially after staying up last night in worry. You look in the mirror in disgust at what you see. You hate going to work because you feel unappreciated and burned out. You may be thinking "why even care?" and can later turn to "I dont care." You feel like you're a pain to friends and family. You wonder why your child has a hard time paying attention at school and meltdowns at home. You want emotional support from your partner. You want the pain to go away, this nightmare to end. Life can suck, but not for long.
Andrea Mathews, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anniston, AL 36201
Are you commonly losing yourself in relationships? Do you easily give up yourself to please others? Do you find yourself saying, "I don't even know who I am?" Or maybe you would say, "I'm not sure I've ever known who I am." Do you have a history of childhood trauma/abuse, or were you raised by toxic parents? Or perhaps you have experienced spiritual abuse perpetrated by parents, or false spiritual leaders. Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, non-binary, queer, questioning other member of the LGBTQ+ population? Are you having relationship problems? I have worked with these issues and more for over more than 30 years.
Are you commonly losing yourself in relationships? Do you easily give up yourself to please others? Do you find yourself saying, "I don't even know who I am?" Or maybe you would say, "I'm not sure I've ever known who I am." Do you have a history of childhood trauma/abuse, or were you raised by toxic parents? Or perhaps you have experienced spiritual abuse perpetrated by parents, or false spiritual leaders. Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, non-binary, queer, questioning other member of the LGBTQ+ population? Are you having relationship problems? I have worked with these issues and more for over more than 30 years.
Christina Olivia Bunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Anniston, AL 36201
I love the counseling profession and the role that I get to have in facilitating my clients toward the positive changes that they want to see in their lives. As a counselor, I bring warmth, directness, authenticity, and even humor when appropriate in my sessions. I see each client as they are in their own individuality and respect them as the only expert about what they want or need in their lives. My goal is to always meet my clients where they are in their journey and to remain beside them as a guiding support in their steps toward toward their desired quality of life.
I love the counseling profession and the role that I get to have in facilitating my clients toward the positive changes that they want to see in their lives. As a counselor, I bring warmth, directness, authenticity, and even humor when appropriate in my sessions. I see each client as they are in their own individuality and respect them as the only expert about what they want or need in their lives. My goal is to always meet my clients where they are in their journey and to remain beside them as a guiding support in their steps toward toward their desired quality of life.
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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.