Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Vail, CO

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Cynthia Giffen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657  (Online Only)
I'm passionate about bringing a sense of meaning and satisfaction into peoples lives. That is why I became a counselor and opened my private practice. I've been blessed to watch people change their minds and change their lives. I have seen clients change and grow, overcome challenges and find genuine happiness and satisfaction in their lives. I believe in living your best life through healing and wholeness. I am here to support you in moving beyond trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, stress and becoming the amazing person you are meant to be!
I'm passionate about bringing a sense of meaning and satisfaction into peoples lives. That is why I became a counselor and opened my private practice. I've been blessed to watch people change their minds and change their lives. I have seen clients change and grow, overcome challenges and find genuine happiness and satisfaction in their lives. I believe in living your best life through healing and wholeness. I am here to support you in moving beyond trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, stress and becoming the amazing person you are meant to be!
(970) 536-5461 View (970) 536-5461
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Nanami Matsui - Serenity Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657
I am a client focused therapist, I believe that trust between us is the most important quality as we work together. I will be your coach, teacher, ally and your confidant at times. Together we will find a way to get you "unstuck" and move towards your goals. I believe in the mind/body connection and I will be promoting healthy mind comes from healthy body, encouraging you to take care of both.
I am a client focused therapist, I believe that trust between us is the most important quality as we work together. I will be your coach, teacher, ally and your confidant at times. Together we will find a way to get you "unstuck" and move towards your goals. I believe in the mind/body connection and I will be promoting healthy mind comes from healthy body, encouraging you to take care of both.
(970) 414-4717 View (970) 414-4717
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Lisa Tafolla
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, SEP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657
Optimize life and increase joy and satisfaction. Release stress and trauma, PTSD, sexism-based traumatic stress (SBTS), including sexual assault, workplace harassment, domestic violence, misogyny/sexism, oppression, abuse, childhood abuse/neglect, accidents/medical, mass disasters, and attachment, developmental and intergenerational trauma. Entrepreneurs & professionals including leadership, vision, ambition, energy, meaning, stress management, boundaries, imposter syndrome. Relationship issues, nervous system regulation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life-limiting mental blocks and values misalignment.
Optimize life and increase joy and satisfaction. Release stress and trauma, PTSD, sexism-based traumatic stress (SBTS), including sexual assault, workplace harassment, domestic violence, misogyny/sexism, oppression, abuse, childhood abuse/neglect, accidents/medical, mass disasters, and attachment, developmental and intergenerational trauma. Entrepreneurs & professionals including leadership, vision, ambition, energy, meaning, stress management, boundaries, imposter syndrome. Relationship issues, nervous system regulation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life-limiting mental blocks and values misalignment.
(720) 295-5736 View (720) 295-5736
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Samantha Ludin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81658  (Online Only)
These are really tough times, aren't they? Existing issues feel bigger and it can be that much harder to cope. Therapy can heIp. I approach therapy in a warm and collaborative manner to help couples, individuals, and families identify new and adaptive ways to deal with life's challenges. In couples therapy, I use Emotion-Focused and Gottman approaches to help partners learn to manage and repair conflict, rebuild trust and intimacy, and build emotional connections. In family treatment, I'll work with your family to develop adaptive and healthy communication patterns, as well as address parenting concerns and behavioral issues.
These are really tough times, aren't they? Existing issues feel bigger and it can be that much harder to cope. Therapy can heIp. I approach therapy in a warm and collaborative manner to help couples, individuals, and families identify new and adaptive ways to deal with life's challenges. In couples therapy, I use Emotion-Focused and Gottman approaches to help partners learn to manage and repair conflict, rebuild trust and intimacy, and build emotional connections. In family treatment, I'll work with your family to develop adaptive and healthy communication patterns, as well as address parenting concerns and behavioral issues.
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Rebecca Voit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vail, CO 81657
Life can often present us with challenges that leave us feeling not like ourselves. Many of us seek to deepen connections to feel a sense of peace, wellness, and fulfillment in our lives, but don't know where to begin. I offer a holistic approach to therapy using evidence based practices, somatic/body techniques, mindfulness/meditation, & family systems techniques within an attachment framework. If you are experiencing changes/transitions, have concerns about self-esteem and identity, or experience stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, let's work together to provide you a space to process your experiences and sense of relief.
Life can often present us with challenges that leave us feeling not like ourselves. Many of us seek to deepen connections to feel a sense of peace, wellness, and fulfillment in our lives, but don't know where to begin. I offer a holistic approach to therapy using evidence based practices, somatic/body techniques, mindfulness/meditation, & family systems techniques within an attachment framework. If you are experiencing changes/transitions, have concerns about self-esteem and identity, or experience stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, let's work together to provide you a space to process your experiences and sense of relief.
(720) 506-2692 View (720) 506-2692
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Lauren Saathoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657
The most important goal I have as a therapist is to offer a space for you to be listened to and feel safe and supported. From this place of comfort, we can begin therapy and move through therapeutic processes, and create goals to work on in our time together. Whether you would like to just talk and share your thoughts, or create specific goals such as anxiety reduction, increasing positive thought patterns and behaviors, improving overall wellness, or identifying specific wellness areas you would like to improve on, this time together is for you.
The most important goal I have as a therapist is to offer a space for you to be listened to and feel safe and supported. From this place of comfort, we can begin therapy and move through therapeutic processes, and create goals to work on in our time together. Whether you would like to just talk and share your thoughts, or create specific goals such as anxiety reduction, increasing positive thought patterns and behaviors, improving overall wellness, or identifying specific wellness areas you would like to improve on, this time together is for you.
(719) 882-1784 View (719) 882-1784
Emalea Landgraf
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657
I am here to offer affordable and flexible therapy services in person or via telehealth. As a counselor I want to help you identify your skills and strengths, while offering compassion, support, and resources. I believe in building relationships and designing personalized therapy options.
I am here to offer affordable and flexible therapy services in person or via telehealth. As a counselor I want to help you identify your skills and strengths, while offering compassion, support, and resources. I believe in building relationships and designing personalized therapy options.
(970) 714-3178 View (970) 714-3178
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Alpenglow Mind + Body
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, RYT
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657  (Online Only)
Whether you feel stuck, have spiraling thoughts, desire healthier relationships, or face the challenges of motherhood, let's navigate these experiences together. I support women in their 20s and 30s who are seeking to build lives filled with greater meaning and fulfillment. Our journey entails discovering the areas in which you aspire to grow, delving into your core values, and nurturing authenticity. I guide clients in enhancing the mind-body connection, increasing self-awareness and compassion, and providing tools to live authentically. Together, we'll uncover the path to living a life aligned with your true self.
Whether you feel stuck, have spiraling thoughts, desire healthier relationships, or face the challenges of motherhood, let's navigate these experiences together. I support women in their 20s and 30s who are seeking to build lives filled with greater meaning and fulfillment. Our journey entails discovering the areas in which you aspire to grow, delving into your core values, and nurturing authenticity. I guide clients in enhancing the mind-body connection, increasing self-awareness and compassion, and providing tools to live authentically. Together, we'll uncover the path to living a life aligned with your true self.
(720) 594-6584 View (720) 594-6584
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Maureen Vivas-O’Keefe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vail, CO 81657  (Online Only)
All humans have emotional health needs and we are often not taught the tools to help support ourselves in meeting our needs. These needs, if not supported, end up effecting relationships, health, or employment and end up looking like depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, and more. I encourage you to email me to set up a free consultation if you are feeling stuck, need help processing a life change or past experience, or are seeking tools to help support your emotional wellbeing. I see you as a whole person and am looking forward to supporting you in learning how to support yourself!
All humans have emotional health needs and we are often not taught the tools to help support ourselves in meeting our needs. These needs, if not supported, end up effecting relationships, health, or employment and end up looking like depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, and more. I encourage you to email me to set up a free consultation if you are feeling stuck, need help processing a life change or past experience, or are seeking tools to help support your emotional wellbeing. I see you as a whole person and am looking forward to supporting you in learning how to support yourself!
(720) 358-9448 View (720) 358-9448
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Michael M Olson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81658
For over twenty years, I've been helping individuals, couples, and families struggling with a range of problems including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, ADD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, marital and family distress, infidelity, and sexual addictions. Working as a therapist, researcher, and professor in medical settings throughout my career (University of Texas Medical Branch, University of Nebraska Medical Center) has informed my work with individuals and families to provide whole-personal care, integrating mind, body, and spirit.
For over twenty years, I've been helping individuals, couples, and families struggling with a range of problems including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, ADD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, marital and family distress, infidelity, and sexual addictions. Working as a therapist, researcher, and professor in medical settings throughout my career (University of Texas Medical Branch, University of Nebraska Medical Center) has informed my work with individuals and families to provide whole-personal care, integrating mind, body, and spirit.
(970) 236-7958 View (970) 236-7958
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Darcy Stamps, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657  (Online Only)
I believe that we all do what we know based on what we have learned, beliefs we have adopted, and/or experiences we have been through. It is my belief that once we become aware of the patterns we have created in our lives, we can then consciously decide to change situations that we are not satisfied with. In order to heal I believe it is important to empower individuals to tell their stories while feeling every emotion without judgment.
I believe that we all do what we know based on what we have learned, beliefs we have adopted, and/or experiences we have been through. It is my belief that once we become aware of the patterns we have created in our lives, we can then consciously decide to change situations that we are not satisfied with. In order to heal I believe it is important to empower individuals to tell their stories while feeling every emotion without judgment.
(970) 579-0968 View (970) 579-0968
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Bobbi Mendes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657
I believe that people have an innate ability to heal and that successful therapy depends on tailoring sessions to be in alignment with your unique circumstances. I have an eclectic background that enables me to draw on a valuable combination of experience, knowledge and skills. It is my goal that our time together is creative, flexible and productive.
I believe that people have an innate ability to heal and that successful therapy depends on tailoring sessions to be in alignment with your unique circumstances. I have an eclectic background that enables me to draw on a valuable combination of experience, knowledge and skills. It is my goal that our time together is creative, flexible and productive.
(816) 203-1443 View (816) 203-1443
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Kathryn Tromans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vail, CO 81657  (Online Only)
Your journey begins here. Whether you are suffering from issues like depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, or are struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life, the services offered here will help you heal. Some of us have trauma to process and it is difficult to talk about. Others need guidance to find their inner strengths and know how to use them to their advantage. Kathryn provides a confidential, on-line experience, where you will feel listened to and supported. Kathryn is an experienced and knowledgable teletherapist and is sought out for her expertise.
Your journey begins here. Whether you are suffering from issues like depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, or are struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life, the services offered here will help you heal. Some of us have trauma to process and it is difficult to talk about. Others need guidance to find their inner strengths and know how to use them to their advantage. Kathryn provides a confidential, on-line experience, where you will feel listened to and supported. Kathryn is an experienced and knowledgable teletherapist and is sought out for her expertise.
(720) 782-5799 View (720) 782-5799
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Sami Mace Gothberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Sami Gothberg and I would be honored to work with you. My passion is helping you achieve wholistic wellness in order to feel capable of improving your own life and reaching peak performance.
Hi, my name is Sami Gothberg and I would be honored to work with you. My passion is helping you achieve wholistic wellness in order to feel capable of improving your own life and reaching peak performance.
(719) 350-5139 View (719) 350-5139
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Anne E. Maurer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657  (Online Only)
“To love means to open ourselves to the negative as well as the positive – to grief, sorrow, and disappointment as well as to joy, fulfillment, and an intensity of consciousness we did not know was possible before”—Rollo May. Therapy can help you be open to everything life has to offer. I have a wealth of experience to support you through life's daily ups and downs, as well as big events, trauma, transition, and mental illness, and to help improve your relationships with your self, family, loved ones and professional contacts.
“To love means to open ourselves to the negative as well as the positive – to grief, sorrow, and disappointment as well as to joy, fulfillment, and an intensity of consciousness we did not know was possible before”—Rollo May. Therapy can help you be open to everything life has to offer. I have a wealth of experience to support you through life's daily ups and downs, as well as big events, trauma, transition, and mental illness, and to help improve your relationships with your self, family, loved ones and professional contacts.
(970) 432-1823 View (970) 432-1823
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Dorothy Moon
Psychologist, PsyD, EMDR, EFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vail, CO 81657
Life can be challenging. Sometimes we have difficulty making sense of our experiences, whether it’s something painful that has happened to us, an unhelpful coping style we are struggling to change, or thoughts we’ve internalized that keep us down. My passion is to help you gain awareness within yourself, to identify and understand your emotions and beliefs, so that you can start making changes that count. I will empower you to navigate through anxiety, sadness, challenging relationships, and traumatic experiences so that you can create a life that is meaningful and in line with your values.
Life can be challenging. Sometimes we have difficulty making sense of our experiences, whether it’s something painful that has happened to us, an unhelpful coping style we are struggling to change, or thoughts we’ve internalized that keep us down. My passion is to help you gain awareness within yourself, to identify and understand your emotions and beliefs, so that you can start making changes that count. I will empower you to navigate through anxiety, sadness, challenging relationships, and traumatic experiences so that you can create a life that is meaningful and in line with your values.
(720) 675-7123 View (720) 675-7123
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Dr. Oksana H. Myers
Licensed Psychoanalyst, DMD, LP
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81658
If you would like to speak about yourself with a professional - you are on the right track. As an experienced psychotherapist and a licensed psychoanalyst I will provide you with a safe, trusting, and confidential relationship in which we will explore your concerns and work toward achieving a meaningful solution to them.
If you would like to speak about yourself with a professional - you are on the right track. As an experienced psychotherapist and a licensed psychoanalyst I will provide you with a safe, trusting, and confidential relationship in which we will explore your concerns and work toward achieving a meaningful solution to them.
(970) 410-3949 View (970) 410-3949
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Diana O. Verschoor
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vail, CO 81657
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed, or have you experienced something difficult or traumatic? Are you looking for support to heal, or to explore something new? I provide counseling for adults. I support people from a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences who are going through life changes or challenges. If you are struggling or in need of support, you are not alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed, or have you experienced something difficult or traumatic? Are you looking for support to heal, or to explore something new? I provide counseling for adults. I support people from a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences who are going through life changes or challenges. If you are struggling or in need of support, you are not alone.
(720) 640-8994 View (720) 640-8994
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Sophie Schauermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vail, CO 81657
I support highly sensitive and gifted children (as well as their parents) in growing towards their greatest potential. I also support women in clearing blocks to their truest authenticity and stepping into a life of their greatest desire. Learn much more on my website: rootedrhythm.com
I support highly sensitive and gifted children (as well as their parents) in growing towards their greatest potential. I also support women in clearing blocks to their truest authenticity and stepping into a life of their greatest desire. Learn much more on my website: rootedrhythm.com
(720) 903-3639 View (720) 903-3639
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Elena Georgouses
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vail, CO 81657
Not accepting new clients
I bring over 30 years of clinical experience to the work with individuals and couples. I provide a welcoming environment and work collaboratively with you to create a plan to meet your goals. I work most effectively with those who are curious about a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, those who want to take responsibility for their life, and those who want both experiential and practical skill-based approaches to healing and growth.
I bring over 30 years of clinical experience to the work with individuals and couples. I provide a welcoming environment and work collaboratively with you to create a plan to meet your goals. I work most effectively with those who are curious about a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, those who want to take responsibility for their life, and those who want both experiential and practical skill-based approaches to healing and growth.
(970) 409-5313 View (970) 409-5313
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.