Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 60555
Do you struggle with vulnerability? Are you struggling with creating or maintaining healthy relationships? Are you ruminating on negative thoughts or situations? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Are you dealing with transgenerational trauma? Are you a first responder and feeling as if, nobody understands you? Are you experiencing emotional abuse from someone you love? Sometimes life events, our environment, or trauma can impact our mental health. I am dedicated to providing healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful events. My goal is to improve your self-awareness and increase increase self-reflection.
Do you struggle with vulnerability? Are you struggling with creating or maintaining healthy relationships? Are you ruminating on negative thoughts or situations? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Are you dealing with transgenerational trauma? Are you a first responder and feeling as if, nobody understands you? Are you experiencing emotional abuse from someone you love? Sometimes life events, our environment, or trauma can impact our mental health. I am dedicated to providing healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful events. My goal is to improve your self-awareness and increase increase self-reflection.
I believe that each person is deserving of fulfillment in every relationship. My ideal client is wanting to be more aware of relational patterns so that they can recreate the moments they desire most. My goal is to help people feel heard and accepted within their relationships. I do this through creating an environment where differences are appreciated and authentic choices can be identified to maintain connection.
I believe that each person is deserving of fulfillment in every relationship. My ideal client is wanting to be more aware of relational patterns so that they can recreate the moments they desire most. My goal is to help people feel heard and accepted within their relationships. I do this through creating an environment where differences are appreciated and authentic choices can be identified to maintain connection.
Tracy Takeda
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Warrenville, IL 60555
I am honored to work with clients who are willing to share their stories, those who might feel ambivalent about counseling, maybe coming for the first time, to those that are highly motivated for support. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, identity and meaning, faith/spiritual and family/relational concerns and patterns. Working together, I walk alongside clients who are seeking support, change, insight, and additional skills.
I am honored to work with clients who are willing to share their stories, those who might feel ambivalent about counseling, maybe coming for the first time, to those that are highly motivated for support. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, identity and meaning, faith/spiritual and family/relational concerns and patterns. Working together, I walk alongside clients who are seeking support, change, insight, and additional skills.
Anne Westerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
I provide a consistent, authentic space where clients feel understood and supported. My clients appreciate the genuine connection and practical skills we develop together. I work with adults 18+ struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, crisis, self-harm, and neurodivergence. My person-centered approach focuses on helping you find your inner strength and resilience. With a background in social services and diverse populations, I am passionate about empowering clients and fostering a collaborative, healing relationship.
I provide a consistent, authentic space where clients feel understood and supported. My clients appreciate the genuine connection and practical skills we develop together. I work with adults 18+ struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, crisis, self-harm, and neurodivergence. My person-centered approach focuses on helping you find your inner strength and resilience. With a background in social services and diverse populations, I am passionate about empowering clients and fostering a collaborative, healing relationship.
S & J Wellness PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or family challenges? We are a culturally responsive therapy practice specializing in PTSD, trauma, adoption, attachment issues, and complex family dynamics. Our clients often feel distressed due to childhood experiences, family conflict, or relationship struggles, and they’re seeking real healing and relief. We work with individuals, couples, and families to create a path toward recovery. We are neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming, offering therapy in English, Spanish, and French.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or family challenges? We are a culturally responsive therapy practice specializing in PTSD, trauma, adoption, attachment issues, and complex family dynamics. Our clients often feel distressed due to childhood experiences, family conflict, or relationship struggles, and they’re seeking real healing and relief. We work with individuals, couples, and families to create a path toward recovery. We are neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming, offering therapy in English, Spanish, and French.
Vincent Cieslak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CADC, CDVP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
My career began providing direct service and resources to families of domestic violence, substance use, and homelessness. I am passionate about helping others discover the root of their challenges and encouraging change through an eclectic and trauma-informed approach. I believe we all have a purpose, and our lives are most fulfilled when we walk in that purpose.
My career began providing direct service and resources to families of domestic violence, substance use, and homelessness. I am passionate about helping others discover the root of their challenges and encouraging change through an eclectic and trauma-informed approach. I believe we all have a purpose, and our lives are most fulfilled when we walk in that purpose.
I strive to provide each patient with an individualized care that is evidence based and delivered with respect, compassion and education. My goal is to work with you as a partner to be able to achieve your goals. I enjoy working with with high risk adolescents who may be diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention and executive functioning deficits, as well as Panic disorder, and or trauma. I also specialize in treating young women with peripartum mood disorders, GLBTQ youth, and families going through divorce. https://www.dryolandao.com/Appointments.en.html or https://doxy.me/dryolandao
I strive to provide each patient with an individualized care that is evidence based and delivered with respect, compassion and education. My goal is to work with you as a partner to be able to achieve your goals. I enjoy working with with high risk adolescents who may be diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention and executive functioning deficits, as well as Panic disorder, and or trauma. I also specialize in treating young women with peripartum mood disorders, GLBTQ youth, and families going through divorce. https://www.dryolandao.com/Appointments.en.html or https://doxy.me/dryolandao
Life can often cause us to question who we are, where we fit in, and how to navigate its toughest moments. Perhaps you’re ready to begin working through the challenging traumatic experiences that are a part of your story and you are here seeking support. Perhaps you are struggling with finding your place in spaces that may question who you are based on your racial/cultural identity or your sexuality; or you’re simply exhausted with carrying physical, emotional, or sexually traumatic wounds and you would like a safe space to process these concerns. Your experiences are your truths but you can find support to make your future yours.
Life can often cause us to question who we are, where we fit in, and how to navigate its toughest moments. Perhaps you’re ready to begin working through the challenging traumatic experiences that are a part of your story and you are here seeking support. Perhaps you are struggling with finding your place in spaces that may question who you are based on your racial/cultural identity or your sexuality; or you’re simply exhausted with carrying physical, emotional, or sexually traumatic wounds and you would like a safe space to process these concerns. Your experiences are your truths but you can find support to make your future yours.
Rosa E Salas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
Are you experiencing a deep sense of remorse for goals that have not been accomplished, boredom, confusion, resentment or anger due to discontent with life? I offer therapy and support to help in managing the journey through life, learning and/or work changes. I provide support in gaining a better understanding of what really matters to you personally, how you can plan your journey autonomously, or help in making tough decisions and getting through times of crisis. In this process of helping to identify and achieve personal goals you could develop skills and attitudes that lead to self-empowerment.
Are you experiencing a deep sense of remorse for goals that have not been accomplished, boredom, confusion, resentment or anger due to discontent with life? I offer therapy and support to help in managing the journey through life, learning and/or work changes. I provide support in gaining a better understanding of what really matters to you personally, how you can plan your journey autonomously, or help in making tough decisions and getting through times of crisis. In this process of helping to identify and achieve personal goals you could develop skills and attitudes that lead to self-empowerment.
Trude Holli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
Good mental health is hard to achieve in isolation. I commend you for reaching out to share your troubles. I offer you a safe place to feel. Trusting is especially hard if you've endured more than most. Learning how to deal with what's inside is confusing if nobody taught you as a kid how to make sense of it all. Therapy is a unique process where as you dare to let a safe person experience the hurt alongside you, you'll feel less alone,"weird" and overwhelme of what's happening. When we feel less alone, we'll have courage to try what it's like to practice responses that won’t get us deeper into depression, shame and anxiety.
Good mental health is hard to achieve in isolation. I commend you for reaching out to share your troubles. I offer you a safe place to feel. Trusting is especially hard if you've endured more than most. Learning how to deal with what's inside is confusing if nobody taught you as a kid how to make sense of it all. Therapy is a unique process where as you dare to let a safe person experience the hurt alongside you, you'll feel less alone,"weird" and overwhelme of what's happening. When we feel less alone, we'll have courage to try what it's like to practice responses that won’t get us deeper into depression, shame and anxiety.
Diving into counseling and seeking help can seem like a daunting task, particularly when you are moving through a time of heightened emotions. Whether you are experiencing a shift in your life, dealing with anxiety, or depression, now is the time to take steps to make changes! I truly respect each individual's process and movement through change. I view therapy as a collaborative effort to help you find solutions to the challenges you face.
Diving into counseling and seeking help can seem like a daunting task, particularly when you are moving through a time of heightened emotions. Whether you are experiencing a shift in your life, dealing with anxiety, or depression, now is the time to take steps to make changes! I truly respect each individual's process and movement through change. I view therapy as a collaborative effort to help you find solutions to the challenges you face.
Everyday we are presented with challenges. It is your choice as to how you will manage them. As a mental health provider, I can help you create a strategy and path that will allow you to take control and manage your life so that you feel more satisfied and happier. Together we will work toward realistic goals that are set by you and I will work with you at a pace that is comfortable for you. Because everyone is different, I offer evidence-based psychotherapy that is customized to you and your needs. I have experience working with diverse clients in a variety of ages children through the senior community.
Everyday we are presented with challenges. It is your choice as to how you will manage them. As a mental health provider, I can help you create a strategy and path that will allow you to take control and manage your life so that you feel more satisfied and happier. Together we will work toward realistic goals that are set by you and I will work with you at a pace that is comfortable for you. Because everyone is different, I offer evidence-based psychotherapy that is customized to you and your needs. I have experience working with diverse clients in a variety of ages children through the senior community.
Seeking therapy can be an intimidating experience. My goal is to ease any anxiety around asking for help by creating a safe space for you to be authentic, regardless of what you're going through. I view life's challenges through a trauma-informed, culturally competent lens and utilize various therapeutic approaches catered to your specific needs. I specialize in art therapy, and can incorporate the use of art into session if you are interested in processing your experiences and emotions in a more creative, expressive way. Please know that to engage in art therapy, no prior art experience is needed!
Seeking therapy can be an intimidating experience. My goal is to ease any anxiety around asking for help by creating a safe space for you to be authentic, regardless of what you're going through. I view life's challenges through a trauma-informed, culturally competent lens and utilize various therapeutic approaches catered to your specific needs. I specialize in art therapy, and can incorporate the use of art into session if you are interested in processing your experiences and emotions in a more creative, expressive way. Please know that to engage in art therapy, no prior art experience is needed!
Making the decision to change is often difficult as there is comfort in holding onto old ways of thinking or patterns of behavior even when they are ineffective and no longer serve us well. My goal is to help guide you through the change or healing process. My therapeutic approach is supportive and collaborative. I work with adults and older adolescents with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I also have significant experience working with individuals experiencing life transitions, relationship/marital issues, stress management or coping skill difficulties, grief and loss, abuse and trauma, and substance use disorders.
Making the decision to change is often difficult as there is comfort in holding onto old ways of thinking or patterns of behavior even when they are ineffective and no longer serve us well. My goal is to help guide you through the change or healing process. My therapeutic approach is supportive and collaborative. I work with adults and older adolescents with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I also have significant experience working with individuals experiencing life transitions, relationship/marital issues, stress management or coping skill difficulties, grief and loss, abuse and trauma, and substance use disorders.
Hi, my name is Michele Clark and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over twenty years of experience working in diverse settings such as schools, hospitals, private practices, and community programs. I have been a School Social Worker for 18 years and provide individual and group social work services to students in general education and special education program. I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders and I assist my clients with managing life stressors that can cause emotional distress. I have a special interest in women’s issues and working with teenage girls.
Hi, my name is Michele Clark and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over twenty years of experience working in diverse settings such as schools, hospitals, private practices, and community programs. I have been a School Social Worker for 18 years and provide individual and group social work services to students in general education and special education program. I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders and I assist my clients with managing life stressors that can cause emotional distress. I have a special interest in women’s issues and working with teenage girls.
Kim Milton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555 (Online Only)
Client-centered is always Kim's approach during a session. This allows a client to open up at their own pace. She takes time to build rapport with her clients, which creates a space for clients to process complex feelings and emotions. A few areas of specialization for Kim are substance abuse, anxiety, and family conflict.
Client-centered is always Kim's approach during a session. This allows a client to open up at their own pace. She takes time to build rapport with her clients, which creates a space for clients to process complex feelings and emotions. A few areas of specialization for Kim are substance abuse, anxiety, and family conflict.
Thank you for visiting my profile and I invite you to come and "expand" with me. Moving through the transitions and stressors of life can be challenging. Often, we move through these challenges with ease, but at other times, we can become overwhelmed and find that what typically works for us is no longer working. We may be constricted by our typical ways of coping. In my practice, I help guide clients towards solutions and expanding one’s repertoire of coping behaviors, interpersonal skills, and wellness! I strive to help people create stability, mental strength, and harmony in their relationship with self and others.
Thank you for visiting my profile and I invite you to come and "expand" with me. Moving through the transitions and stressors of life can be challenging. Often, we move through these challenges with ease, but at other times, we can become overwhelmed and find that what typically works for us is no longer working. We may be constricted by our typical ways of coping. In my practice, I help guide clients towards solutions and expanding one’s repertoire of coping behaviors, interpersonal skills, and wellness! I strive to help people create stability, mental strength, and harmony in their relationship with self and others.
You are not alone in the challenges you face. Life puts us through a lot hurdles, and it is important for you to be supported through those. Maybe you are having difficulty processing events from your past. Perhaps you are experiencing a stressful life-transition or are feeling stuck, lost, or stressed. Therapy can help you process those experiences. My approach to counseling is collaborative and client-oriented. My goal is to empower clients to accept themselves for who they are and to find resiliency in a way that is collaborative and supportive.
You are not alone in the challenges you face. Life puts us through a lot hurdles, and it is important for you to be supported through those. Maybe you are having difficulty processing events from your past. Perhaps you are experiencing a stressful life-transition or are feeling stuck, lost, or stressed. Therapy can help you process those experiences. My approach to counseling is collaborative and client-oriented. My goal is to empower clients to accept themselves for who they are and to find resiliency in a way that is collaborative and supportive.
Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS)
LCPC, LCSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warrenville, IL 60555
Taking the first step toward change is hard. Whether it is change for yourself, your family, or for your child we are here to support you. Our group of therapy professionals each take their own unique approach to therapy sessions but the main goal is the same: to support individuals in living their best life possible. Each therapy professional strives to truly listen and understand the individual that they are working with in order to provide the best services possible while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment where you will feel heard and supported.
Taking the first step toward change is hard. Whether it is change for yourself, your family, or for your child we are here to support you. Our group of therapy professionals each take their own unique approach to therapy sessions but the main goal is the same: to support individuals in living their best life possible. Each therapy professional strives to truly listen and understand the individual that they are working with in order to provide the best services possible while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment where you will feel heard and supported.
My clients include individuals and couples seeking ways to reconnect. My clients have many unique strengths, but often face a wide range of challenges, including those associated with surviving trauma, the perinatal period, addictions, body image, chronic health challenges, communication issues, and much more.
My clients include individuals and couples seeking ways to reconnect. My clients have many unique strengths, but often face a wide range of challenges, including those associated with surviving trauma, the perinatal period, addictions, body image, chronic health challenges, communication issues, and much more.
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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.