Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 92139

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Carolina Contreras
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
I am experienced on treating depression, anxiety and life transition stressors from a culturally sensitive approach.
Have you been struggling with waking up and having no energy? Have you noticed you stopped doing the things you used to enjoy and started isolating at home instead? Have you been feeling sadness for the past few months? If you have been experiencing these or other symptoms due to a recent life transition, or relationship problems, I encourage you to utilize this safe environment to process these feelings.
I am experienced on treating depression, anxiety and life transition stressors from a culturally sensitive approach.
Have you been struggling with waking up and having no energy? Have you noticed you stopped doing the things you used to enjoy and started isolating at home instead? Have you been feeling sadness for the past few months? If you have been experiencing these or other symptoms due to a recent life transition, or relationship problems, I encourage you to utilize this safe environment to process these feelings.
(619) 493-3430 View (619) 493-3430
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Syed Imam
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139  (Online Only)
I speak Hindi & Urdu fluently and seasoned in providing culturally sensitive therapy.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California with more than a decade of experience serving clients with variety of issues.
I speak Hindi & Urdu fluently and seasoned in providing culturally sensitive therapy.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California with more than a decade of experience serving clients with variety of issues.
(619) 367-8094 View (619) 367-8094
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Elizabeth A. Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92139  (Online Only)
Everyone can benefit from therapy regardless of age, ethnicity and/or sexual/gender identity. I have worked in the mental health/psychology field since 2000 and am passionate about helping individuals, families and couples achieve more connection, wellness, awareness and insight. I have concentrated training/experience providing treatment to disenfranchised/marginalized groups (BIPOC/LGBTQIA+), couples, families, inmates, parolees, people with sexual trauma and people struggling with racial trauma/discrimination. I provide direct, yet compassionate feedback of a solution-oriented nature to help clients achieve treatment goals.
Everyone can benefit from therapy regardless of age, ethnicity and/or sexual/gender identity. I have worked in the mental health/psychology field since 2000 and am passionate about helping individuals, families and couples achieve more connection, wellness, awareness and insight. I have concentrated training/experience providing treatment to disenfranchised/marginalized groups (BIPOC/LGBTQIA+), couples, families, inmates, parolees, people with sexual trauma and people struggling with racial trauma/discrimination. I provide direct, yet compassionate feedback of a solution-oriented nature to help clients achieve treatment goals.
(619) 825-1048 View (619) 825-1048
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Erika Miroslava Arellano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
Are you are experiencing life changes, loneliness, low self-esteem, lack of motivation? Have you loss a loved one? Do you feel that being a parent or being a partner is challenging? Are you experiencing anxiety, insomnia or excessive worries? Let me tell you that you are not alone. As a hispanic therapist, mom, and wife I understand how challenging life can be. If you are considering making a change in your life, or wanting to improve your relationships and your quality of life, I am here to work with you in a collaborative way to help you reach your goals and improve specific areas of your life and your relationships.
Are you are experiencing life changes, loneliness, low self-esteem, lack of motivation? Have you loss a loved one? Do you feel that being a parent or being a partner is challenging? Are you experiencing anxiety, insomnia or excessive worries? Let me tell you that you are not alone. As a hispanic therapist, mom, and wife I understand how challenging life can be. If you are considering making a change in your life, or wanting to improve your relationships and your quality of life, I am here to work with you in a collaborative way to help you reach your goals and improve specific areas of your life and your relationships.
(619) 833-8070 View (619) 833-8070
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Sioban Wade
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is ardent about guiding my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. I use several modalities to guide my work allowing me to be flexible to the needs of each individual client.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is ardent about guiding my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. I use several modalities to guide my work allowing me to be flexible to the needs of each individual client.
(619) 826-0774 View (619) 826-0774
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Mea Parker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
I am Mea Parker, Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community agencies and outpatient settings. I utilized a strength-based, client-centered approach to increase self-esteem and to explore and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. I believe therapeutic tools such as empowerment, self-exploration, compassion, and empathy increase hope in people allowing them to heal and become their best selves.
I am Mea Parker, Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community agencies and outpatient settings. I utilized a strength-based, client-centered approach to increase self-esteem and to explore and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. I believe therapeutic tools such as empowerment, self-exploration, compassion, and empathy increase hope in people allowing them to heal and become their best selves.
(619) 586-6646 View (619) 586-6646
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Valeh Bahram-Soltani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
I am comfortable working with a variety of clients ranging in age and background. I have extensive experience with anxiety, grief, depression, difficulties with the process of divorce, trauma, family difficulties, relationship issues, school issues, difficulties with the military within military families and their unique experiences, and LGBTQ issues.
I am comfortable working with a variety of clients ranging in age and background. I have extensive experience with anxiety, grief, depression, difficulties with the process of divorce, trauma, family difficulties, relationship issues, school issues, difficulties with the military within military families and their unique experiences, and LGBTQ issues.
(619) 486-8091 View (619) 486-8091
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Gabrielle Lautfy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
My name is Gabrielle Lautfy, LMFT. As a clinician, I am dedicated to fostering a safe and empathic space where individuals can explore their emotions and experiences. With a supportive and goal-oriented approach, I strive to empower my clients to discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful personal growth. I am most comfortable working with clients who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, family issues, and relationship issues. I have developed expertise and a deep understanding of these areas, allowing me to provide effective support and guidance.
My name is Gabrielle Lautfy, LMFT. As a clinician, I am dedicated to fostering a safe and empathic space where individuals can explore their emotions and experiences. With a supportive and goal-oriented approach, I strive to empower my clients to discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful personal growth. I am most comfortable working with clients who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, family issues, and relationship issues. I have developed expertise and a deep understanding of these areas, allowing me to provide effective support and guidance.
(323) 639-5991 View (323) 639-5991
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Phanat Rith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
Every client is uniquely different, experiencing or having experienced situations and circumstances that can hinder their daily functioning. But clients have shown resiliency, perseverance, and wisdom when they have a safe therapeutic setting to explore their strengths and core beliefs.
Every client is uniquely different, experiencing or having experienced situations and circumstances that can hinder their daily functioning. But clients have shown resiliency, perseverance, and wisdom when they have a safe therapeutic setting to explore their strengths and core beliefs.
(714) 455-1444 View (714) 455-1444
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Robert Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
(408) 610-1759 View (408) 610-1759
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Zoe Camp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
My name is Zoe Camp, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a warm therapist who is passionate about working with individuals ages 15 and older. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, grief and difficulties in relationships. I specialize in working with young adults who are experiencing a major life transition or difficulty adjusting to this phase of life as it relates to careers, relationships, lifestyles, and family.
My name is Zoe Camp, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a warm therapist who is passionate about working with individuals ages 15 and older. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, grief and difficulties in relationships. I specialize in working with young adults who are experiencing a major life transition or difficulty adjusting to this phase of life as it relates to careers, relationships, lifestyles, and family.
(858) 330-2109 View (858) 330-2109
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Maria Umana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
Hi, my name is Maria Umana. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 111374. I have experience working with adults and older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with couples and I also facilitate different types of groups. I use person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Although my clientele is 30% Caucasian and 30% African American, I feel most comfortable working with the Spanish population.
Hi, my name is Maria Umana. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 111374. I have experience working with adults and older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with couples and I also facilitate different types of groups. I use person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Although my clientele is 30% Caucasian and 30% African American, I feel most comfortable working with the Spanish population.
(925) 430-7473 View (925) 430-7473
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Erika Brinda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of professional work experience. I love being a therapist and I appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I am accustomed to working with the entire lifespan. I prefer working with adults. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of professional work experience. I love being a therapist and I appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I am accustomed to working with the entire lifespan. I prefer working with adults. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders.
(909) 939-9252 View (909) 939-9252
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Danny Meadows-Partida
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
My name is Danny Meadows and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in finding purpose and living that purpose and I believe that trauma and the past can help one find purpose and meaning in life. I am passionate about helping others find purpose and meaning out of chaos and trauma. I work with clients who struggle with traumatic past experiences. I also work with those who have sex/porn addiction as well as eating disorders.
My name is Danny Meadows and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in finding purpose and living that purpose and I believe that trauma and the past can help one find purpose and meaning in life. I am passionate about helping others find purpose and meaning out of chaos and trauma. I work with clients who struggle with traumatic past experiences. I also work with those who have sex/porn addiction as well as eating disorders.
(562) 685-9581 View (562) 685-9581
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Jayla Alvarez
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
My name is Jayla Alvarez. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who currently practices in Fresno, California. I tend to work from a collaborative approach as I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives. I also believe it is imperative to create a safe space as I support my clients through processing and healing from issues that are causing impairments in their lives. My goal is to help my clients become autonomous, increase self-awareness, gain skills to cope with stressors and find purpose in their lives.
My name is Jayla Alvarez. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who currently practices in Fresno, California. I tend to work from a collaborative approach as I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives. I also believe it is imperative to create a safe space as I support my clients through processing and healing from issues that are causing impairments in their lives. My goal is to help my clients become autonomous, increase self-awareness, gain skills to cope with stressors and find purpose in their lives.
(916) 304-7783 View (916) 304-7783
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Veronika McQuiston
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
Hello, my name is Veronika McQuiston. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 8 years of experience. My areas of expertise are addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and trauma counseling. My approach to therapy is focusing on my clients' strengths to help them achieve the goals that they set for themselves in life. I have experience working with a wide variety of clients ranging from ages 5-99. The conditions that I am most comfortable treating are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction.
Hello, my name is Veronika McQuiston. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 8 years of experience. My areas of expertise are addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and trauma counseling. My approach to therapy is focusing on my clients' strengths to help them achieve the goals that they set for themselves in life. I have experience working with a wide variety of clients ranging from ages 5-99. The conditions that I am most comfortable treating are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction.
(916) 970-8093 View (916) 970-8093
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Natalia Luna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
Hello, my name is Natalia Luna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW858979). My approach to treatment is client-centered and collaborative. I try to break complex things down into palatable and digestible material and work with you on your personal goals, reach and express new potential. One of the most profound things that I have learned while being a therapist, is that we are a lot more similar than we believe. We all struggle in different capacities, and we can learn, grow, and help one another. I believe therapy is about treating individuals on an energetic level.
Hello, my name is Natalia Luna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW858979). My approach to treatment is client-centered and collaborative. I try to break complex things down into palatable and digestible material and work with you on your personal goals, reach and express new potential. One of the most profound things that I have learned while being a therapist, is that we are a lot more similar than we believe. We all struggle in different capacities, and we can learn, grow, and help one another. I believe therapy is about treating individuals on an energetic level.
(510) 319-2945 View (510) 319-2945

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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.