Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Grafton, MA
Rebecca Kushins - Online Therapist (She-Hers)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Grafton, MA 01519 (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Level 2 Trained. You’ve tried a lot of things to help yourself - mindfulness, meditation, yoga, exercise and more. You are relieved for a time, until it all comes back, sometimes worse than before. On the outside, you pride yourself on being an intelligent person, a strong individual, a committed worker, a loyal friend. Perhaps you identify as a member of the LBGTQ+ community. Yet these days you find yourself spinning inside. You can’t shake these feelings of being out of control. Sometimes your behavior really is.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Level 2 Trained. You’ve tried a lot of things to help yourself - mindfulness, meditation, yoga, exercise and more. You are relieved for a time, until it all comes back, sometimes worse than before. On the outside, you pride yourself on being an intelligent person, a strong individual, a committed worker, a loyal friend. Perhaps you identify as a member of the LBGTQ+ community. Yet these days you find yourself spinning inside. You can’t shake these feelings of being out of control. Sometimes your behavior really is.
Serenity Coaching and Counseling, LLC -
Counselor, LMHC, LICSW, LADAC, CADAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grafton, MA 01519
We are finally coming off a wait list! We have a high rate of success with a low turn over of clients. Spots will fill up fast - contact us today! We are a GROUP PRIVATE PRACTICE focused on mental health or substance use COACHING and COUNSELING support for adults and teens. Our PROVIDERS have extensive experience and are independently LICENSED to practice or in process be under full apprenticeship. Our goal is to offer education and guidance to INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, and FAMILIES dealing with a variety of issues that affect their MENTAL HEALTH, BALANCE, and WELL-BEING.
We are finally coming off a wait list! We have a high rate of success with a low turn over of clients. Spots will fill up fast - contact us today! We are a GROUP PRIVATE PRACTICE focused on mental health or substance use COACHING and COUNSELING support for adults and teens. Our PROVIDERS have extensive experience and are independently LICENSED to practice or in process be under full apprenticeship. Our goal is to offer education and guidance to INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, and FAMILIES dealing with a variety of issues that affect their MENTAL HEALTH, BALANCE, and WELL-BEING.
Victoria Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grafton, MA 01519
When painful things happen in our lives, we do our best to cope with it in the moment. That might mean we get really good at “just dealing with it,” and “toughing it out.” Maybe we get really good at “checking out,” or maybe we become super skilled at coming up with clever ways to altogether avoid triggering situations. At one point in time, these skills served you well. And maybe they don’t any longer. Often, underneath these patterns anxiety and depression flood every day, drowning out our resources and making life difficult to enjoy. But changing these patterns and finding new hope can seem like an impossible feat.
When painful things happen in our lives, we do our best to cope with it in the moment. That might mean we get really good at “just dealing with it,” and “toughing it out.” Maybe we get really good at “checking out,” or maybe we become super skilled at coming up with clever ways to altogether avoid triggering situations. At one point in time, these skills served you well. And maybe they don’t any longer. Often, underneath these patterns anxiety and depression flood every day, drowning out our resources and making life difficult to enjoy. But changing these patterns and finding new hope can seem like an impossible feat.
Liza Detenber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Grafton, MA 01519 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Currently only accepting clients interested in short-term intensive EMDR therapy. In a busy, overwhelming, too-much world we all need to find ways to care for ourselves. Reaching out for therapy can be a way to carve out some space to nourish and connect to yourself. Maybe you're here because you feel overwhelmed and anxious. You know you have deep wisdom inside but the overwhelm is making it hard to access it. Perhaps there is self-judgment for feeling “too sensitive”. You’re doing big things yet you still feel small. You long to feel calm, centered, and connected. My grounded, intuitive, and collaborative approach can help!
Currently only accepting clients interested in short-term intensive EMDR therapy. In a busy, overwhelming, too-much world we all need to find ways to care for ourselves. Reaching out for therapy can be a way to carve out some space to nourish and connect to yourself. Maybe you're here because you feel overwhelmed and anxious. You know you have deep wisdom inside but the overwhelm is making it hard to access it. Perhaps there is self-judgment for feeling “too sensitive”. You’re doing big things yet you still feel small. You long to feel calm, centered, and connected. My grounded, intuitive, and collaborative approach can help!
Katie Ring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grafton, MA 01519 (Online Only)
Life often throws curveballs and learning new ways to respond to stress can be one of the most important things we can do. I enjoy building relationships and watching others develop the skills they need to successfully overcome their challenges in life. Therapeutic work can be difficult, but I've found that a good sense of humor can go a long way.
Life often throws curveballs and learning new ways to respond to stress can be one of the most important things we can do. I enjoy building relationships and watching others develop the skills they need to successfully overcome their challenges in life. Therapeutic work can be difficult, but I've found that a good sense of humor can go a long way.
Stephanie Stilla-Petrie
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Grafton, MA 01519
Not accepting new clients
Everyday living is not without stressors. How we react to events or interact in relationships can be a struggle as well as puzzling. Why do we feel the way we do? Why do we continue to make the same mistakes over and over again? How can our perceptions be so different from others? How do early experiences impact our perceptions, feelings, and behaviors? I provide a safe, comforting environment for you to explore and reflect on your past and recent experiences, feelings, and relationships. My approach is to facilitate change based on your expressed needs and goals.
Everyday living is not without stressors. How we react to events or interact in relationships can be a struggle as well as puzzling. Why do we feel the way we do? Why do we continue to make the same mistakes over and over again? How can our perceptions be so different from others? How do early experiences impact our perceptions, feelings, and behaviors? I provide a safe, comforting environment for you to explore and reflect on your past and recent experiences, feelings, and relationships. My approach is to facilitate change based on your expressed needs and goals.
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W Rachel Krenis
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01603 (Online Only)
Are you looking for culturally sensitive, creative therapy? I provide culturally sensitive support to individuals seeking virtual counseling for depression, anxiety, transitions, inner peace-finding, and life coaching and planning. I help my clients feel more comfortable within their own bodies and life. I specialize in women's issues, stress and relationship issues. I also support art therapy and helping clients create safe comfortable spaces for everyday living through home design planning. I also provide support to other mental health LMHC professionals who need supervision towards licensure.
Are you looking for culturally sensitive, creative therapy? I provide culturally sensitive support to individuals seeking virtual counseling for depression, anxiety, transitions, inner peace-finding, and life coaching and planning. I help my clients feel more comfortable within their own bodies and life. I specialize in women's issues, stress and relationship issues. I also support art therapy and helping clients create safe comfortable spaces for everyday living through home design planning. I also provide support to other mental health LMHC professionals who need supervision towards licensure.
Sharon Gunda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01602 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sharon obtained her MSW from Boston University. She has extensive experience working with neurologically diverse individuals of varying abilities. Sharon has worked in emergency services in hospitals, community based mental health and school settings. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and she enjoys her teenage clients just as much as older adults in their eighties and nineties. Her desire is to provide her clients with a culturally sensitive space to share their struggles, find hope and meet their goals. Sharon has worked with clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Sharon obtained her MSW from Boston University. She has extensive experience working with neurologically diverse individuals of varying abilities. Sharon has worked in emergency services in hospitals, community based mental health and school settings. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and she enjoys her teenage clients just as much as older adults in their eighties and nineties. Her desire is to provide her clients with a culturally sensitive space to share their struggles, find hope and meet their goals. Sharon has worked with clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Empowering Road, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01610
Life can be difficult and the path may appear unclear. Have you experienced unexpected bumps or turns in the road? Feeling stressed? Or at a crossroads? Empowering Road can help you navigate the next steps of your healing journey. At Empowering Road, we honor the differences that make our individual and collective experiences unique. We believe healing can be an empowering journey. Clinically crafted, quality care that is culturally sensitive with an empowered strengths-based lens, is the heart and minimum standard of service our clients receive. Feeling anxious, sad, unmotivated, ambivalent, or tense? Let Empowering Road help.
Life can be difficult and the path may appear unclear. Have you experienced unexpected bumps or turns in the road? Feeling stressed? Or at a crossroads? Empowering Road can help you navigate the next steps of your healing journey. At Empowering Road, we honor the differences that make our individual and collective experiences unique. We believe healing can be an empowering journey. Clinically crafted, quality care that is culturally sensitive with an empowered strengths-based lens, is the heart and minimum standard of service our clients receive. Feeling anxious, sad, unmotivated, ambivalent, or tense? Let Empowering Road help.
Yaileen Celado
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01610
Waitlist for new clients
We’re not meant to deal with our problems alone, so let's figure it out together. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 8+ years of experience working with children and adults. I’m excited to help people work through a range of concerns, like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, foster/adoptive transitions, co-parenting, adjustment issues, and identity development. I’m particularly passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and empowering therapy services to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
We’re not meant to deal with our problems alone, so let's figure it out together. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 8+ years of experience working with children and adults. I’m excited to help people work through a range of concerns, like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, foster/adoptive transitions, co-parenting, adjustment issues, and identity development. I’m particularly passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and empowering therapy services to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
Vitalina Chavez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01608 (Online Only)
She believes in providing a culturally sensitive and competent practice rooted in ethics and social justice.
Vita believes that building a solid and trusting relationship with her clients is crucial to the therapeutic process. She prioritizes creating a warm and compassionate connection and works diligently to establish trust. Her therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning she draws from various therapy models, and it is strength-based and collaborative. In this approach, Vita recognizes you as the expert in your own life and sees her role as supporting you in reaching your goals by utilizing different skills and techniques from various therapy models.
She believes in providing a culturally sensitive and competent practice rooted in ethics and social justice.
Vita believes that building a solid and trusting relationship with her clients is crucial to the therapeutic process. She prioritizes creating a warm and compassionate connection and works diligently to establish trust. Her therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning she draws from various therapy models, and it is strength-based and collaborative. In this approach, Vita recognizes you as the expert in your own life and sees her role as supporting you in reaching your goals by utilizing different skills and techniques from various therapy models.
Nicole B Swanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01601 (Online Only)
My work is inclusive, empathetic, and culturally sensitive.
Please click the website link below to run your insurance and schedule your first session. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, struggling with trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Using a solution-focused approach, I meet you where you are, and move you towards making the necessary changes to live your life authentically. Therapy is tailored to the client's unique situation and as symptoms improve, sessions may decrease in frequency until goals are met. This is your time to process emotions safely, without judgment.
My work is inclusive, empathetic, and culturally sensitive.
Please click the website link below to run your insurance and schedule your first session. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, struggling with trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Using a solution-focused approach, I meet you where you are, and move you towards making the necessary changes to live your life authentically. Therapy is tailored to the client's unique situation and as symptoms improve, sessions may decrease in frequency until goals are met. This is your time to process emotions safely, without judgment.
Fran Peterson
Counselor, MEd , CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01602
I am accepting new clients ages 4 years old to 10 years old in office sessions. As well as continued support on line for teens and adults. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Behavioral Therapy. I work with adults who suffer from major depression, generalized anxiety as well as other diagnoses. I specialize in working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I work with children of all ages and I am strong in Behavioral Therapy and can help with strategies to deal with the difficulties of tantrums and meltdowns. Finally, I use humor in all areas of work, as life can be tough and sometimes you just need to laugh.
I am accepting new clients ages 4 years old to 10 years old in office sessions. As well as continued support on line for teens and adults. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Behavioral Therapy. I work with adults who suffer from major depression, generalized anxiety as well as other diagnoses. I specialize in working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I work with children of all ages and I am strong in Behavioral Therapy and can help with strategies to deal with the difficulties of tantrums and meltdowns. Finally, I use humor in all areas of work, as life can be tough and sometimes you just need to laugh.
Colorful Resilience LLC
Counselor, LMHC, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01601
Accepting new clients! Colorful Resilience LLC is a Queer Afro-Latina owned mental health group practice providing services -primarily, but not exclusively- to the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first generation and immigrant communities. Our clinicians are proud representatives or unapologetic allies of all the communities we serve.
Accepting new clients! Colorful Resilience LLC is a Queer Afro-Latina owned mental health group practice providing services -primarily, but not exclusively- to the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first generation and immigrant communities. Our clinicians are proud representatives or unapologetic allies of all the communities we serve.
Stephanie Mourad
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Welcome! I'm Stephanie Mourad! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I have experience working with individuals who may be struggling with a variety of issues. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative effort and I will work with you to help identify your goals. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which allows you to challenge your negative thinking patterns.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome! I'm Stephanie Mourad! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I have experience working with individuals who may be struggling with a variety of issues. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative effort and I will work with you to help identify your goals. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which allows you to challenge your negative thinking patterns.
Onyx Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Northborough, MA 01532
Onyx Counseling established in 2022 offering individual counseling . Appointments with Onyx Clinicians are filling fast so please reach out. The best way to connect is via email or phone, or through the contact portion of www.onyxcounselingcenter.com.
Onyx Counseling established in 2022 offering individual counseling . Appointments with Onyx Clinicians are filling fast so please reach out. The best way to connect is via email or phone, or through the contact portion of www.onyxcounselingcenter.com.
Hayley Greland
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01603 (Online Only)
I specialize in building skills for those with anxiety and depression based issues, primarily with young adults. Through understanding the mind-body connection and incorporating holistic interventions, I works with you to create goals that align with your vision for yourself by incorporating your past, present, and future selves. I seek to help you build resilience, resolve negative core beliefs, and live a fulfilling life. I will listen from a non-judgmental standpoint and utilize a trauma-informed lens. I combine my insight to help you understand your emotions, identities, and continue your personal growth.
I specialize in building skills for those with anxiety and depression based issues, primarily with young adults. Through understanding the mind-body connection and incorporating holistic interventions, I works with you to create goals that align with your vision for yourself by incorporating your past, present, and future selves. I seek to help you build resilience, resolve negative core beliefs, and live a fulfilling life. I will listen from a non-judgmental standpoint and utilize a trauma-informed lens. I combine my insight to help you understand your emotions, identities, and continue your personal growth.
Justina Tambeau
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Justina, I am a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts. My focus is holistic well-being. I have clinical training experience in Expressive Arts Therapy and mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches. I am a client-centered counselor and am empathetic in nature. I can help you by validating and supporting you, working through stressors of the past, the present, and your goals for the future.
Hello, my name is Justina, I am a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts. My focus is holistic well-being. I have clinical training experience in Expressive Arts Therapy and mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches. I am a client-centered counselor and am empathetic in nature. I can help you by validating and supporting you, working through stressors of the past, the present, and your goals for the future.
Brookeita Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01610 (Online Only)
If you are having a difficult time navigating challenges in your life that may be centered around relationships, family issues, women's / men's issues, substance use, anxiety, depression and you want a therapeutic partnership with developing goals in supporting you working towards a better you, a healthier you, a healed you, happier you, then you are in the right place. I will take the time to get to know you and understand you as a whole person and collaborate with you to provide you the best care possible.
If you are having a difficult time navigating challenges in your life that may be centered around relationships, family issues, women's / men's issues, substance use, anxiety, depression and you want a therapeutic partnership with developing goals in supporting you working towards a better you, a healthier you, a healed you, happier you, then you are in the right place. I will take the time to get to know you and understand you as a whole person and collaborate with you to provide you the best care possible.
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
PhD, NCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westborough, MA 01581
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
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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.