Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 78713
Hanna Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78713 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with 1st & 2nd generation Latinx individuals that were raised in a family of immigrants while living in the US. Unintentionally, this can create a lack of belonging in your communities which can leave a profound impact on your relationship to self. Your mental health journey is more than a story; it's a commitment to yourself to heal from intergenerational wounds and claim your unique strengths. Your longing for effective communication, boundaries, and self-love is welcome and encouraged here.
I am passionate about working with 1st & 2nd generation Latinx individuals that were raised in a family of immigrants while living in the US. Unintentionally, this can create a lack of belonging in your communities which can leave a profound impact on your relationship to self. Your mental health journey is more than a story; it's a commitment to yourself to heal from intergenerational wounds and claim your unique strengths. Your longing for effective communication, boundaries, and self-love is welcome and encouraged here.
Ahrielle Jackson - Sex And Relationship Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78713 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is hard enough, and you deserve to have the deepest and sweetest relationship with yourself and your surrounding world! A sex life full of passion, romance, and desire! My goal is to help individuals and couples develop skills in intimacy, vulnerability, and effective communication to foster their most pleasurable experience. It’s time to enhance the intimate relationship with yourself that can transcend into all aspects of your life. My ideal clients are new too sensuality exploration, motivated to grow, and challenge their current ideology surrounding sex & relationships.
Life is hard enough, and you deserve to have the deepest and sweetest relationship with yourself and your surrounding world! A sex life full of passion, romance, and desire! My goal is to help individuals and couples develop skills in intimacy, vulnerability, and effective communication to foster their most pleasurable experience. It’s time to enhance the intimate relationship with yourself that can transcend into all aspects of your life. My ideal clients are new too sensuality exploration, motivated to grow, and challenge their current ideology surrounding sex & relationships.
Headlight / Austin
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78713
Headlight is proud to offer Austin, Texas a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!
Headlight is proud to offer Austin, Texas a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!
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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.