Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 95122

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John Machikawa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122  (Online Only)
Hi there, My name is John Machikawa, a licensed therapist. I have been a licensed therapist for fifteen years and have worked in outpatient/inpatient facilities. I have experience providing supportive therapy to clients with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness. I believe that it is important for you to feel safe and comfortable with your therapist. I believe a therapist should be supportive, patient, open-minded, and accepting. As your therapist, I will meet you wherever you are at in your therapeutic journey. I want to thank you for taking me into consideration and I look forward to hearing
Hi there, My name is John Machikawa, a licensed therapist. I have been a licensed therapist for fifteen years and have worked in outpatient/inpatient facilities. I have experience providing supportive therapy to clients with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness. I believe that it is important for you to feel safe and comfortable with your therapist. I believe a therapist should be supportive, patient, open-minded, and accepting. As your therapist, I will meet you wherever you are at in your therapeutic journey. I want to thank you for taking me into consideration and I look forward to hearing
(657) 837-3240 View (657) 837-3240
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Julie Stefan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
My name is Julie Stefan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in individuals experiencing stress and anxiety/depression due to chronic illness or recovering from a traumatic injury or health condition. Using an eclectic, supportive approach I aim to help my clients feel cared for and to improve their current mood.
My name is Julie Stefan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in individuals experiencing stress and anxiety/depression due to chronic illness or recovering from a traumatic injury or health condition. Using an eclectic, supportive approach I aim to help my clients feel cared for and to improve their current mood.
(408) 692-9270 View (408) 692-9270
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Miranda Dinkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Hello! I'm Miranda Dinkins, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I thrive to offer professional therapy services that provide a comforting, warm, and inviting space for individuals to feel safe. Where individuals will have the opportunity to practice experiencing true emotions, processing past traumas, and mending scars in a healthy and appropriate way to eventually develop self-love, acceptance of self and identity, and confidence in taking on the next steps in life.
Hello! I'm Miranda Dinkins, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I thrive to offer professional therapy services that provide a comforting, warm, and inviting space for individuals to feel safe. Where individuals will have the opportunity to practice experiencing true emotions, processing past traumas, and mending scars in a healthy and appropriate way to eventually develop self-love, acceptance of self and identity, and confidence in taking on the next steps in life.
(408) 539-3092 View (408) 539-3092
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Mercedes Borrayo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Hi there, I'm Mercedes! My name is Mercedes Borrayo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Mira Loma, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am bilingual Spanish speaking and I work with adolescents, young adults, and older adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, and stress, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Narrative Therapy to help my clients find their way and start feeling like themselves again.
Hi there, I'm Mercedes! My name is Mercedes Borrayo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Mira Loma, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am bilingual Spanish speaking and I work with adolescents, young adults, and older adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, and stress, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Narrative Therapy to help my clients find their way and start feeling like themselves again.
(559) 245-1654 View (559) 245-1654
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Meghan Rosario
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Welcome! My name is Meghan Rosario, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether it includes healing from old wounds or navigating a new path, my passion is in helping others heal and feel empowered to tackle all of life’s obstacles with confidence. My experience extends from early childhood to older adults and everything in between. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in schools, community mental health and private practice. I enjoy every phase of life as long as I can support in the process of learning, healing and growing.
Welcome! My name is Meghan Rosario, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether it includes healing from old wounds or navigating a new path, my passion is in helping others heal and feel empowered to tackle all of life’s obstacles with confidence. My experience extends from early childhood to older adults and everything in between. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in schools, community mental health and private practice. I enjoy every phase of life as long as I can support in the process of learning, healing and growing.
(805) 800-8865 View (805) 800-8865
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Ricardo Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Hello, I'm Ricardo Moran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion is to support individuals and families to prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives. Currently, I have been working with young adolescent and adult patients who have depression and anxiety. I understand how these diagnoses can impair someone's overall functioning so it's important to me to support them with managing their symptoms.
Hello, I'm Ricardo Moran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion is to support individuals and families to prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives. Currently, I have been working with young adolescent and adult patients who have depression and anxiety. I understand how these diagnoses can impair someone's overall functioning so it's important to me to support them with managing their symptoms.
(650) 830-8554 View (650) 830-8554
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Felicia Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
*Email is preferred way of contact* First off, I want to commend anyone who is taking the initiative to search and scour the Internet for extra support. I know how daunting the process can be, but you are here and this is the first step. Life can be stressful and scary at times. We all come from different walks of life, and sometimes we can not take on the world alone. My name is Felicia Santiago, and I hope to be a support to you by creating a safe space for you to express yourself. I am versatile in my approach and use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on individual clients and their presenting concerns.
*Email is preferred way of contact* First off, I want to commend anyone who is taking the initiative to search and scour the Internet for extra support. I know how daunting the process can be, but you are here and this is the first step. Life can be stressful and scary at times. We all come from different walks of life, and sometimes we can not take on the world alone. My name is Felicia Santiago, and I hope to be a support to you by creating a safe space for you to express yourself. I am versatile in my approach and use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on individual clients and their presenting concerns.
(855) 967-1238 View (855) 967-1238
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Donna Marie Elcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over ten years. I have been on a life journey that will continue forever because we never stop creating a greater, more powerful self. Why would we do that? It feels encapsulating to be struck in a box of epic proportions feeling there is no door opening to the best of you! We live in a world that lives in denial of its truths. The truth helps you begin to walk on the journey of healing.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over ten years. I have been on a life journey that will continue forever because we never stop creating a greater, more powerful self. Why would we do that? It feels encapsulating to be struck in a box of epic proportions feeling there is no door opening to the best of you! We live in a world that lives in denial of its truths. The truth helps you begin to walk on the journey of healing.
(530) 654-1698 View (530) 654-1698
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Jay Robertson-Howell
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Hi there. I am Dr. Jay Howell, and I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about providing his clients with compassionate care. I have expertise working with college-age students since I have worked in a university setting for close to 20 years. I enjoy working with clients of all ages (18 and older) who are working through many life challenges including depression, anxiety, stress, and relational concerns. I also have expertise working with clients exploring identity development which may include sexual orientation and gender identity and gender expression.
Hi there. I am Dr. Jay Howell, and I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about providing his clients with compassionate care. I have expertise working with college-age students since I have worked in a university setting for close to 20 years. I enjoy working with clients of all ages (18 and older) who are working through many life challenges including depression, anxiety, stress, and relational concerns. I also have expertise working with clients exploring identity development which may include sexual orientation and gender identity and gender expression.
(925) 431-6870 View (925) 431-6870
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Silver Lake Psychology--San Jose location
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(408) 898-9697 View (408) 898-9697
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Laura L Sanchez-Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122  (Online Only)
Telehealth therapy is available for clients who live in California, including evening appointments. I am a compassionate, supportive, culturally competent, & an intelligent therapist with experience. I help clients set goals for therapy. I have experience working with clients from different cultures and backgrounds. I work with multiple clients who struggle with w/symptoms of depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, complex prolonged grief, sexual assault, complex trauma, communication issues, childless by choice or not by choice, IVF, parenting, PTSD, addictions and more. I offer couples or individual sessions.
Telehealth therapy is available for clients who live in California, including evening appointments. I am a compassionate, supportive, culturally competent, & an intelligent therapist with experience. I help clients set goals for therapy. I have experience working with clients from different cultures and backgrounds. I work with multiple clients who struggle with w/symptoms of depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, complex prolonged grief, sexual assault, complex trauma, communication issues, childless by choice or not by choice, IVF, parenting, PTSD, addictions and more. I offer couples or individual sessions.
(530) 444-6857 View (530) 444-6857
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Michael Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Hello and thank you for clicking on my profile. My name is Michael Wood and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. If you are seeking improved relationships with your self and others, greater happiness in life and work as well as tools and a pathway to overcome self defeating behavior or addictions, I have success and extensive experience helping clients of all ages. A client centered approach comes natural to me. I meet clients where 'they are' and provide a safe, trusting warm environment that facilitates good working relationships.
Hello and thank you for clicking on my profile. My name is Michael Wood and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. If you are seeking improved relationships with your self and others, greater happiness in life and work as well as tools and a pathway to overcome self defeating behavior or addictions, I have success and extensive experience helping clients of all ages. A client centered approach comes natural to me. I meet clients where 'they are' and provide a safe, trusting warm environment that facilitates good working relationships.
(949) 776-5803 View (949) 776-5803
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Madeline Godwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
I am here to help you embody a way of being that you are nurtured by. Pain and loss are a part of life, and my work gives you a space to share and process your story, make meaning in the face of suffering, and move toward healing and growth. We all get stuck; in overwhelming emotions, unwanted behaviors, and destructive patterns in relationships.
I am here to help you embody a way of being that you are nurtured by. Pain and loss are a part of life, and my work gives you a space to share and process your story, make meaning in the face of suffering, and move toward healing and growth. We all get stuck; in overwhelming emotions, unwanted behaviors, and destructive patterns in relationships.
(559) 664-3529 View (559) 664-3529
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Marcel Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122  (Online Only)
Therapy is most effective as a collaborative process in which your needs and desires for growth are prioritized. The foundation of my approach to therapy stems from the wholehearted belief that our bodyminds, those seemingly interminable knots of body and psyche, are orientated towards liberation. As much as we may desire freedom from those things that provoke suffering in our lives, we also desire the freedom to imagine new futures. I offer Psychotherapy via telehealth (over Zoom or phone) for anyone living in California and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in person at my office in Sebastopol, CA.
Therapy is most effective as a collaborative process in which your needs and desires for growth are prioritized. The foundation of my approach to therapy stems from the wholehearted belief that our bodyminds, those seemingly interminable knots of body and psyche, are orientated towards liberation. As much as we may desire freedom from those things that provoke suffering in our lives, we also desire the freedom to imagine new futures. I offer Psychotherapy via telehealth (over Zoom or phone) for anyone living in California and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in person at my office in Sebastopol, CA.
(707) 209-7013 View (707) 209-7013

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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.