Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Kremmling, CO

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Family First Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA-MFT, LMFT, PhD (C)
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80210
We are culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and abide by laws/ethics to protect clients.
Our typical clients are children and adolescents who are struggling with a specific change, transition, trauma incident, loss, or other stressor that is causing behavioral and emotional concerns, like defiance, anxiety, depression, self-harm, which interferes with school, home-life, and other relationships. Clients have goals to decrease behavioral concerns at home and school, improve emotions, coping skills, communication skills, and school performance. A lot of parents want their children to listen, respect, and connect and communicate with them. We also work with individual adults, families and couples.
We are culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and abide by laws/ethics to protect clients.
Our typical clients are children and adolescents who are struggling with a specific change, transition, trauma incident, loss, or other stressor that is causing behavioral and emotional concerns, like defiance, anxiety, depression, self-harm, which interferes with school, home-life, and other relationships. Clients have goals to decrease behavioral concerns at home and school, improve emotions, coping skills, communication skills, and school performance. A lot of parents want their children to listen, respect, and connect and communicate with them. We also work with individual adults, families and couples.
(720) 571-8162 View (720) 571-8162
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Sang Lintakoon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80003
Let's be honest; it's HARD to find a culturally sensitive therapist who understands what it's like to navigate life as a person of color, especially in the state of Colorado. How do you explain your deep love and respect for certain aspects of your culture while at the same time, acknowledge your disdain for the harmful parts of it? How do you sort through the trauma of not having your emotional needs met as a child while still feeling grateful for your parents' best attempts at loving you? How do you process the desire to assimilate into the dominant culture while not wanting to fully abandon important elements of your identity?
Let's be honest; it's HARD to find a culturally sensitive therapist who understands what it's like to navigate life as a person of color, especially in the state of Colorado. How do you explain your deep love and respect for certain aspects of your culture while at the same time, acknowledge your disdain for the harmful parts of it? How do you sort through the trauma of not having your emotional needs met as a child while still feeling grateful for your parents' best attempts at loving you? How do you process the desire to assimilate into the dominant culture while not wanting to fully abandon important elements of your identity?
(720) 310-6487 View (720) 310-6487
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Maryanne Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
In my work I emphasize culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approaches, blending Person Centered, CBT, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Reaching out for support in our most vulnerable times can be painful, confusing, and quite literally scary! Whether you are a parent seeking support for your child, a family navigating challenging dynamics, or an adult facing a major life change, you will be met with authenticity and compassion. I believe our unique life experiences shape who we are, how well we connect with our inner Being, and how we interact with the world around us. Therapy is a place where you should feel heard, embraced, and most importantly- safe.
In my work I emphasize culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approaches, blending Person Centered, CBT, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Reaching out for support in our most vulnerable times can be painful, confusing, and quite literally scary! Whether you are a parent seeking support for your child, a family navigating challenging dynamics, or an adult facing a major life change, you will be met with authenticity and compassion. I believe our unique life experiences shape who we are, how well we connect with our inner Being, and how we interact with the world around us. Therapy is a place where you should feel heard, embraced, and most importantly- safe.
(720) 449-6093 View (720) 449-6093
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Julia Nord
Counselor, MA, MEd, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80112
Waitlist for new clients
Evening and weekend appointments available. Are you feeling stuck? We get more and more things added to our plates and it can feel overwhelming and exhausting. As your therapist, I will help you create a toolbox of coping strategies, build resiliency, shift perspective, and analyze the external/societal influences affecting your experience. I work with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds to figure out the messiness of life while being culturally sensitive, and trauma and neuro-informed.
Evening and weekend appointments available. Are you feeling stuck? We get more and more things added to our plates and it can feel overwhelming and exhausting. As your therapist, I will help you create a toolbox of coping strategies, build resiliency, shift perspective, and analyze the external/societal influences affecting your experience. I work with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds to figure out the messiness of life while being culturally sensitive, and trauma and neuro-informed.
(720) 664-9229 View (720) 664-9229
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Patricia S. Duggan
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LCMHCA, LPCC, LCASA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80212  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My values and approaches are anti-oppressive, decolonizing, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, trauma and culturally sensitive.
Often our hurtful experiences are out of our control. You didn’t choose to live with pain. You are tired of feeling alone and misunderstood. The reality is our experiences and memories can shape our beliefs and worldviews, creating guilt, anxiety, shame, anger, and isolation. Living with chronic pain, illness, trauma, anxiety, and grief – does impact us. Even if you don’t feel like it at this very moment, there is part of you that knows they deserve something more, whether it’s self-compassion, healthy connections, pleasure, joy, or the chance to move from surviving to thriving. Let's get curious.
My values and approaches are anti-oppressive, decolonizing, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, trauma and culturally sensitive.
Often our hurtful experiences are out of our control. You didn’t choose to live with pain. You are tired of feeling alone and misunderstood. The reality is our experiences and memories can shape our beliefs and worldviews, creating guilt, anxiety, shame, anger, and isolation. Living with chronic pain, illness, trauma, anxiety, and grief – does impact us. Even if you don’t feel like it at this very moment, there is part of you that knows they deserve something more, whether it’s self-compassion, healthy connections, pleasure, joy, or the chance to move from surviving to thriving. Let's get curious.
(720) 704-1273 View (720) 704-1273
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Pauline Freud
PhD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
Hello! I’m a postdoctoral resident at Colorado Therapy and Assessment Center who seeks to not just help manage symptoms, but to promote wellness. I have experience in treating a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, identity development, chronic pain, career uncertainty, and life transitions. Having worked with adult clients from a variety of backgrounds, I aim to incorporate a culturally sensitive lens throughout my practice. In sessions, my approach implements behavioral interventions alongside empowerment, exploration of self, and establishing meaning in life.
Hello! I’m a postdoctoral resident at Colorado Therapy and Assessment Center who seeks to not just help manage symptoms, but to promote wellness. I have experience in treating a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, identity development, chronic pain, career uncertainty, and life transitions. Having worked with adult clients from a variety of backgrounds, I aim to incorporate a culturally sensitive lens throughout my practice. In sessions, my approach implements behavioral interventions alongside empowerment, exploration of self, and establishing meaning in life.
(720) 776-8789 View (720) 776-8789
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Amanda Walker | Autism Affirming Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202  (Online Only)
My therapy is neurodivergent-affirming, trans-affirming, anti-ableist, anti-racist, and culturally sensitive.
Does it feel like you’re struggling to thrive in a world that just wasn’t built for you? We autistic folks know this feeling all too well, and how especially hard it hits when you’re feeling lonely, depressed, anxious, lost, or just completely overwhelmed. Whether you’re just trying to keep your head above water every day or trying to emerge into a new stage of your life, you don’t need to do it all alone. While I specialize in working with autistic adults, these feelings can resonate with folks from all sorts of backgrounds, and I welcome you too. Let’s walk this journey together.
My therapy is neurodivergent-affirming, trans-affirming, anti-ableist, anti-racist, and culturally sensitive.
Does it feel like you’re struggling to thrive in a world that just wasn’t built for you? We autistic folks know this feeling all too well, and how especially hard it hits when you’re feeling lonely, depressed, anxious, lost, or just completely overwhelmed. Whether you’re just trying to keep your head above water every day or trying to emerge into a new stage of your life, you don’t need to do it all alone. While I specialize in working with autistic adults, these feelings can resonate with folks from all sorts of backgrounds, and I welcome you too. Let’s walk this journey together.
(720) 687-3680 View (720) 687-3680
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Dr. Sebastian Harvey
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209
Ardent Grove is rooted in providing low-cost, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, care.
Sebastian Harvey, PsyD, specializes in working with athletes and members the sports community and is particularly interested in the exploration of athlete identity and the destigmatization of mental health within sports culture. Sebastian received his Doctor of Psychology in 2023 and his Master’s in Sports Coaching in 2018 from the University of Denver. Sebastian approaches therapy from an integrative, relational perspective to provide individualized psychotherapy treatment and enjoys working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, and major life changes such as loss, illness or injury.
Ardent Grove is rooted in providing low-cost, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, care.
Sebastian Harvey, PsyD, specializes in working with athletes and members the sports community and is particularly interested in the exploration of athlete identity and the destigmatization of mental health within sports culture. Sebastian received his Doctor of Psychology in 2023 and his Master’s in Sports Coaching in 2018 from the University of Denver. Sebastian approaches therapy from an integrative, relational perspective to provide individualized psychotherapy treatment and enjoys working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, and major life changes such as loss, illness or injury.
(720) 776-2767 View (720) 776-2767
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Diem Phan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80122
I am a Licensed Psychologist with significant experience in treating individuals across the lifespan on a wide range of presenting concerns (i.e., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, family-of-origin concerns, ethnic/racial diversity issues, and grief/loss). I also have extensive experience in conducting learning disability/ADHD, IMEs, military, N-648/immigration, and International Adoption evaluations. I specialize in employing culturally-sensitive and empirically-validated treatment approaches to assist my clients resolve emotional pain in order to live full and meaningful lives.
I am a Licensed Psychologist with significant experience in treating individuals across the lifespan on a wide range of presenting concerns (i.e., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, family-of-origin concerns, ethnic/racial diversity issues, and grief/loss). I also have extensive experience in conducting learning disability/ADHD, IMEs, military, N-648/immigration, and International Adoption evaluations. I specialize in employing culturally-sensitive and empirically-validated treatment approaches to assist my clients resolve emotional pain in order to live full and meaningful lives.
(833) 244-7164 View (833) 244-7164
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Rachael Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80020  (Online Only)
My sessions are client centered, culturally sensitive, and relationally based, and incorporate concepts of mindfulness, experiential body-based learning, co-regulation, and trauma processing with EMDR techniques.
My work with clients supports their emotional and relational well-being by exploring what gets in their way from living the way they desire. I weave extensive experience in working with complex trauma with systems work - exploring the ways in which the context we are surrounded by, deeply impacts our ability to live an embodied life. My clients often come to me because they have been to therapy before and are looking for a direct approach that supports them in moving out of pure awareness, and into embodied living. Embracing the present moment while moving towards change.
My sessions are client centered, culturally sensitive, and relationally based, and incorporate concepts of mindfulness, experiential body-based learning, co-regulation, and trauma processing with EMDR techniques.
My work with clients supports their emotional and relational well-being by exploring what gets in their way from living the way they desire. I weave extensive experience in working with complex trauma with systems work - exploring the ways in which the context we are surrounded by, deeply impacts our ability to live an embodied life. My clients often come to me because they have been to therapy before and are looking for a direct approach that supports them in moving out of pure awareness, and into embodied living. Embracing the present moment while moving towards change.
(720) 943-7052 View (720) 943-7052
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Melissa Jennings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MCJ, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
My approach is client-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed.
I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's many challenges. Life often includes such difficult circumstances as depression, anxiety, traumas past and present, struggles with alcohol, drug use or problem gambling, stressors in our relationships, and a multitude of life changes both planned and unforeseen. I can help guide you as we together sort through these distressing situations and find increased understanding, clarification, self-awareness and acceptance. I will help you to explore your strengths and learn useful and practical strategies and skills to reach your goals.
My approach is client-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed.
I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's many challenges. Life often includes such difficult circumstances as depression, anxiety, traumas past and present, struggles with alcohol, drug use or problem gambling, stressors in our relationships, and a multitude of life changes both planned and unforeseen. I can help guide you as we together sort through these distressing situations and find increased understanding, clarification, self-awareness and acceptance. I will help you to explore your strengths and learn useful and practical strategies and skills to reach your goals.
(720) 924-7290 View (720) 924-7290
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Hallie Lincoln
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frisco, CO 80443  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. My therapeutic approach is humanistic, strengths-based and attachment-focused. I am a culturally-sensitive clinician, who emphasizes working transparently and collaboratively with clients of all backgrounds and orientations. In an effort to synthesize my love for music with my passion for mental health, I also co-founded Backline Care, a nonprofit organization providing mental health and wellness resources to those in the music industry.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. My therapeutic approach is humanistic, strengths-based and attachment-focused. I am a culturally-sensitive clinician, who emphasizes working transparently and collaboratively with clients of all backgrounds and orientations. In an effort to synthesize my love for music with my passion for mental health, I also co-founded Backline Care, a nonprofit organization providing mental health and wellness resources to those in the music industry.
(970) 450-5282 View (970) 450-5282
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Colors of Strength, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80224
Faithfully, he is culturally sensitive, in the practice of cultural competence.
Steven Harvey, MSW, is a therapist practicing in the Denver metropolitan area in Colorado. He currently practices psychoeducation and psychotherapy in the Denver and Aurora area . He has knowledge of the Colorado child welfare system and associated competent knowledge of the family dynamic, while providing therapeutic services. Faithfully, Steven is culturally sensitive, in the practice of cultural competence to the individual's needs, as the goals and outcomes are specifically modeled for the individual and their associated family dynamic.
Faithfully, he is culturally sensitive, in the practice of cultural competence.
Steven Harvey, MSW, is a therapist practicing in the Denver metropolitan area in Colorado. He currently practices psychoeducation and psychotherapy in the Denver and Aurora area . He has knowledge of the Colorado child welfare system and associated competent knowledge of the family dynamic, while providing therapeutic services. Faithfully, Steven is culturally sensitive, in the practice of cultural competence to the individual's needs, as the goals and outcomes are specifically modeled for the individual and their associated family dynamic.
(844) 262-7978 View (844) 262-7978
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Toni Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Accepting new clients in person sessions & teletherapy. It is challenging to seek help when pain and mental health symptoms become overwhelming. Often times we feel alone and misunderstood. I hope to provide you with support and be apart of your journey. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to help you create change in your life. I will work with you to develop safe coping skills and improve your relationships in a safe therapeutic environment. I practice from an accepting, nonjudgmental, and culturally sensitive approach. We will collaborate an individualized treatment plan and goals to help you get the most out of therapy.
Accepting new clients in person sessions & teletherapy. It is challenging to seek help when pain and mental health symptoms become overwhelming. Often times we feel alone and misunderstood. I hope to provide you with support and be apart of your journey. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to help you create change in your life. I will work with you to develop safe coping skills and improve your relationships in a safe therapeutic environment. I practice from an accepting, nonjudgmental, and culturally sensitive approach. We will collaborate an individualized treatment plan and goals to help you get the most out of therapy.
(720) 903-1100 View (720) 903-1100
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Alyssa Zepeda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greeley, CO 80631  (Online Only)
In addition to being a culturally sensitive and trauma informed clinician and ally, Alyssa also values creating a space that feels spiritually safe, supportive, and inclusive.
Alyssa Zepeda is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked diligently to assist children, adults, and families in her community since 2012. She is passionate about empowering and supporting others through the use of evidence-based integrative, and creative approaches. It is extremely important for Alyssa to support clients in not only feeling safe and empowered but to also experience the therapeutic power of nurturing one’s body, mind, and soul. Alyssa also provides supervision to pre-licensed LCSWs and LPCs. She is currently contracted by SALT Wellness Group, LLC, located in Colorado.
In addition to being a culturally sensitive and trauma informed clinician and ally, Alyssa also values creating a space that feels spiritually safe, supportive, and inclusive.
Alyssa Zepeda is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked diligently to assist children, adults, and families in her community since 2012. She is passionate about empowering and supporting others through the use of evidence-based integrative, and creative approaches. It is extremely important for Alyssa to support clients in not only feeling safe and empowered but to also experience the therapeutic power of nurturing one’s body, mind, and soul. Alyssa also provides supervision to pre-licensed LCSWs and LPCs. She is currently contracted by SALT Wellness Group, LLC, located in Colorado.
(970) 465-8909 View (970) 465-8909
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Challen Gutekunst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80538
I am committed to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care to all of those I work with.
I graduated with a Masters in Social Work in 2020 from Colorado State University. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have 4 years experience in multisystemic family and individual therapy with all ages. I like to use play and art to process therapeutically. I have specialties in child centered play therapy, art therapy, trauma focused CBT, DBT, solution focused, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to use with individuals and families.
I am committed to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care to all of those I work with.
I graduated with a Masters in Social Work in 2020 from Colorado State University. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have 4 years experience in multisystemic family and individual therapy with all ages. I like to use play and art to process therapeutically. I have specialties in child centered play therapy, art therapy, trauma focused CBT, DBT, solution focused, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to use with individuals and families.
(970) 465-5603 View (970) 465-5603
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Shane Wachlin | North Boulder Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFT-C
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
I blend Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Processing, and Internal Family Systems to create a culturally sensitive, trauma-focused, and strength-based approach.
If you're seeking support for yourself or as a couple, feeling disconnected from your partner, burdened by the grip of anxiety and depression, or grappling with the unique challenges that we all face in this day and age. Your struggle is real, but so is your resilience and I would like to offer my support in helping you find a path forward.
I blend Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Processing, and Internal Family Systems to create a culturally sensitive, trauma-focused, and strength-based approach.
If you're seeking support for yourself or as a couple, feeling disconnected from your partner, burdened by the grip of anxiety and depression, or grappling with the unique challenges that we all face in this day and age. Your struggle is real, but so is your resilience and I would like to offer my support in helping you find a path forward.
(720) 790-6531 View (720) 790-6531
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Malyka Paulo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
I provide culturally sensitive therapy, and a warm, judgement free space where clients can feel safe to be their most authentic selves.
Hello! My name is Malyka Paulo. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families wanting to strengthen their relationships and improve their overall happiness and life satisfaction. My areas of interest include relationships, anxiety and stress management, trauma, life transitions, and perinatal mental health.
I provide culturally sensitive therapy, and a warm, judgement free space where clients can feel safe to be their most authentic selves.
Hello! My name is Malyka Paulo. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families wanting to strengthen their relationships and improve their overall happiness and life satisfaction. My areas of interest include relationships, anxiety and stress management, trauma, life transitions, and perinatal mental health.
(720) 782-8696 View (720) 782-8696
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Kelley Quirk
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Englewood, CO 80113  (Online Only)
Working from a culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental, supportive, and empowering perspective, I never operate from a one-size-fits-all approach.
Currently offering telehealth couple and individual therapy. I also offer psychological assessments in ADHD, giftedness, learning/intelligence, personality, and trauma. Every next level of your life will demand a different version of you. As a professor of psychology, I am strongly aligned with current and evolving science/thinking on most effective approaches for paving your next path forward, and reshaping patterns within yourself, and with others. I collaborate with you to challenge what isn't working, and to build up more of what IS working in your life.
Working from a culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental, supportive, and empowering perspective, I never operate from a one-size-fits-all approach.
Currently offering telehealth couple and individual therapy. I also offer psychological assessments in ADHD, giftedness, learning/intelligence, personality, and trauma. Every next level of your life will demand a different version of you. As a professor of psychology, I am strongly aligned with current and evolving science/thinking on most effective approaches for paving your next path forward, and reshaping patterns within yourself, and with others. I collaborate with you to challenge what isn't working, and to build up more of what IS working in your life.
(269) 967-3722 View (269) 967-3722
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Tori Kadera
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evergreen, CO 80439
I will bring a warm, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and empathetic presence to our work together.
I am a fully licensed and board certified clinical mental health therapist and depth psychologist working with clients who struggle with relationship issues, divorce, body image, anxiety, depression, marital concerns, women's issues, midlife issues, and other transitional difficulties, nightmares, communication issues, and on-going or past trauma. I use a trauma-informed depth psychological approach in my work with clients and offer dreamwork for clients interested in exploring the meanings of their dreams.
I will bring a warm, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and empathetic presence to our work together.
I am a fully licensed and board certified clinical mental health therapist and depth psychologist working with clients who struggle with relationship issues, divorce, body image, anxiety, depression, marital concerns, women's issues, midlife issues, and other transitional difficulties, nightmares, communication issues, and on-going or past trauma. I use a trauma-informed depth psychological approach in my work with clients and offer dreamwork for clients interested in exploring the meanings of their dreams.
(720) 702-1274 View (720) 702-1274

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.