Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Indian Orchard, MA
Angela M Peterson
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, LADC, I
Verified Verified
Indian Orchard, MA 01151 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a successful life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you!
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a successful life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you!
Dr. Katrin Rouse Weir
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Dr. Rouse Weir has 28+ years of experience in the field of psychology and mental health. She has worked in out-patient and in-patient settings, with adolescents and adults, throughout the life cycle. She has experience with addiction, sexual disorders, psychosis, developmental disabilities, personality disorders, diagnostic issues, trauma, as well as aging, depression, anxiety and partnership issues. She has experience with correctional settings, juveniles and adult offenders as well. She has conducted evaluations for educational, forensic and other settings. She has 25 plus years evaluating/addressing forensic mental health issues.
Dr. Rouse Weir has 28+ years of experience in the field of psychology and mental health. She has worked in out-patient and in-patient settings, with adolescents and adults, throughout the life cycle. She has experience with addiction, sexual disorders, psychosis, developmental disabilities, personality disorders, diagnostic issues, trauma, as well as aging, depression, anxiety and partnership issues. She has experience with correctional settings, juveniles and adult offenders as well. She has conducted evaluations for educational, forensic and other settings. She has 25 plus years evaluating/addressing forensic mental health issues.
Zaida Govan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
I am a social worker that does community activism. Many times people have problems because of the injustices built into our system. In my work in therapy I can help people to identify issues in their lives and give them skills to deal with situations they find themselves in. I want to remove stigma from mental health treatment by offering it to everyone. I am committed to treating people with every day issues that may negatively impact their lives so that they can move forward to have happy and successful lives. I want to listen to people and help them develop the skills they need.
I am a social worker that does community activism. Many times people have problems because of the injustices built into our system. In my work in therapy I can help people to identify issues in their lives and give them skills to deal with situations they find themselves in. I want to remove stigma from mental health treatment by offering it to everyone. I am committed to treating people with every day issues that may negatively impact their lives so that they can move forward to have happy and successful lives. I want to listen to people and help them develop the skills they need.
Karen Paulk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indian Orchard, MA 01151 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As founder of Mending Messages Therapy Center, my mission is to deliver therapeutic messages that help mend broken hearts, minds, spirits, and relationships. I have devoted over 20 years to the field of Social Work and enjoy providing clinical services to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families in need. My focus is on helping identify and build on your inner strengths to help you achieve your desired goals. Together we will develop healthy coping skills and strategies to challenge self-defeating thoughts and barriers, that can prevent you from obtaining the life that you desire.
As founder of Mending Messages Therapy Center, my mission is to deliver therapeutic messages that help mend broken hearts, minds, spirits, and relationships. I have devoted over 20 years to the field of Social Work and enjoy providing clinical services to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families in need. My focus is on helping identify and build on your inner strengths to help you achieve your desired goals. Together we will develop healthy coping skills and strategies to challenge self-defeating thoughts and barriers, that can prevent you from obtaining the life that you desire.
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Marceline Vilmont
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
You don't need to face this journey alone. My therapy approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally-sensitive. I aim to create a safe and inclusive environment where you can openly express yourself, address your concerns, and embark on a path towards improved emotional, relational, and psychological well-being. I provide services to young adults, professionals, and people from diverse backgrounds. Since 2020, I have also been dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families.
You don't need to face this journey alone. My therapy approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally-sensitive. I aim to create a safe and inclusive environment where you can openly express yourself, address your concerns, and embark on a path towards improved emotional, relational, and psychological well-being. I provide services to young adults, professionals, and people from diverse backgrounds. Since 2020, I have also been dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families.
Josephine Borerro
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
My approaches are person-centered, culturally sensitive, with guidance towards to realistic goals.
As a counselor in mental health, my mission is to help people in their everyday life situations. Knowing and understanding our emotions as well as how they work can simplify how we can act, and change the ways we live and enhance our relationships. I accept most MassHealth Plans.
My approaches are person-centered, culturally sensitive, with guidance towards to realistic goals.
As a counselor in mental health, my mission is to help people in their everyday life situations. Knowing and understanding our emotions as well as how they work can simplify how we can act, and change the ways we live and enhance our relationships. I accept most MassHealth Plans.
Lisa Allen
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
Life presents us with numerous challenges, and seeking support can make a world of difference. With over a decade of experience in helping families and at-risk children in various settings, I offer evidence-based therapeutic solutions. My services cater to young adults, professionals, and the elderly, while also emphasizing support for women's empowerment, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ community members. Everyone, regardless of their background, is warmly welcomed here.
Life presents us with numerous challenges, and seeking support can make a world of difference. With over a decade of experience in helping families and at-risk children in various settings, I offer evidence-based therapeutic solutions. My services cater to young adults, professionals, and the elderly, while also emphasizing support for women's empowerment, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ community members. Everyone, regardless of their background, is warmly welcomed here.
Wendy Budwey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is a collaborative venture between the therapist and the client. I have work with very diverse populations including homeless and incarcerated individuals, chronically mentally ill individuals, and clients wanting to achieve improved functioning in their lives. I create a person-in-environment perspective that helps clients develop coping skills to improve their functioning in all areas of their live
I believe that therapy is a collaborative venture between the therapist and the client. I have work with very diverse populations including homeless and incarcerated individuals, chronically mentally ill individuals, and clients wanting to achieve improved functioning in their lives. I create a person-in-environment perspective that helps clients develop coping skills to improve their functioning in all areas of their live
Brianna Mangano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01119 (Online Only)
I often meet clients when they feel stuck or overwhelmed. They feel uncertain about how to move forward or don't have the supports they need to do so, and may feel as if every day is a battle. In our work together, I provide validation and reflection, pulling from the many strengths you already have. At times, life can feel too overwhelming to even see past the next few days. In those moments, our work is about grounding in the here and now, developing skills to manage stress, and having space to process. I enjoy working with clients navigating issues related to fertility & pregnancy, parenting, trauma, and climate-related anxiety.
I often meet clients when they feel stuck or overwhelmed. They feel uncertain about how to move forward or don't have the supports they need to do so, and may feel as if every day is a battle. In our work together, I provide validation and reflection, pulling from the many strengths you already have. At times, life can feel too overwhelming to even see past the next few days. In those moments, our work is about grounding in the here and now, developing skills to manage stress, and having space to process. I enjoy working with clients navigating issues related to fertility & pregnancy, parenting, trauma, and climate-related anxiety.
Kim Monson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01109
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/loss, substance abuse, and anger management.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/loss, substance abuse, and anger management.
Handel Behavioral Health Wilbraham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Mental health problems can affect even the strongest people and take the joy from life. Finding the right treatment can be overwhelming but at Handel Behavioral Health, we do our best to make this as easy as possible so you can begin your counseling or psychiatry and get on the road to recovery. Your mental health is your health and we believe your health is the most important thing in life. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help, and we’re here and ready for when you do!
Mental health problems can affect even the strongest people and take the joy from life. Finding the right treatment can be overwhelming but at Handel Behavioral Health, we do our best to make this as easy as possible so you can begin your counseling or psychiatry and get on the road to recovery. Your mental health is your health and we believe your health is the most important thing in life. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help, and we’re here and ready for when you do!
Wileisha Gonzalez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults who may be feeling emotional pain, sadness, demotivation, uncertainty, difficulty making decisions, desires to be more assertive, tensions in relationships, and other challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, elderly individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorder, mood disorder, self-esteem, stress, Women's issues, burnout, grief, PTSD, anxiety, anger management, career counseling, particularly with Spanish-speaking families.
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults who may be feeling emotional pain, sadness, demotivation, uncertainty, difficulty making decisions, desires to be more assertive, tensions in relationships, and other challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, elderly individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorder, mood disorder, self-esteem, stress, Women's issues, burnout, grief, PTSD, anxiety, anger management, career counseling, particularly with Spanish-speaking families.
Steve Opalenik
Counselor, M Ed, LMHC, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01119
I specialize in using mindfulness, meditation, movement, nutrition, supplementation, and holistic modalities. I enjoy working with people seeking to make a change in their health and discover their inner-potential. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, couples and families.
I specialize in using mindfulness, meditation, movement, nutrition, supplementation, and holistic modalities. I enjoy working with people seeking to make a change in their health and discover their inner-potential. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, couples and families.
Michelle Lynn Selden
Counselor, MS CMHC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ludlow, MA 01056
Waitlist for new clients
Currently Full- Wait list only- Welcome! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist here to help you. Do you feel like you need someone to talk to? Are you looking to work through past trauma, have help with anxiety, learn coping strategies and understand who you really are? Let's work together to help you find your path through waves of wellness.
Currently Full- Wait list only- Welcome! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist here to help you. Do you feel like you need someone to talk to? Are you looking to work through past trauma, have help with anxiety, learn coping strategies and understand who you really are? Let's work together to help you find your path through waves of wellness.
Just Grow Therapy LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01104 (Online Only)
When emotions and behaviors are difficult to manage, help is here at Just Grow Therapy. Looking at challenges, past hurts, patterns of behavior and reactivity is hard work and you won't be alone during this journey. Talk therapy can be helpful when sorting through these struggles and I am here to help you. I welcome you to meet with me to explore the inner workings of the struggles. You are the hero of your own story. I look forward to meeting with you soon! Best wishes, Krista
When emotions and behaviors are difficult to manage, help is here at Just Grow Therapy. Looking at challenges, past hurts, patterns of behavior and reactivity is hard work and you won't be alone during this journey. Talk therapy can be helpful when sorting through these struggles and I am here to help you. I welcome you to meet with me to explore the inner workings of the struggles. You are the hero of your own story. I look forward to meeting with you soon! Best wishes, Krista
Christine Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Have you found yourself wishing you had someone to turn to when life’s challenges seem to be piling up? I have experience working with a variety of clients of all different backgrounds, but particularly with professionals and older adults managing life transitions. I am an advocate for those that need their voices heard, and may feel invisible. Additionally, I have experience working with clients on the Autism spectrum, and welcome any clients seeking Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills to help them with their life goals. Accepting: Aetna, and all MassHealth plans, including Tufts Public, MBHP & Beacon Health Strategies.
Have you found yourself wishing you had someone to turn to when life’s challenges seem to be piling up? I have experience working with a variety of clients of all different backgrounds, but particularly with professionals and older adults managing life transitions. I am an advocate for those that need their voices heard, and may feel invisible. Additionally, I have experience working with clients on the Autism spectrum, and welcome any clients seeking Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills to help them with their life goals. Accepting: Aetna, and all MassHealth plans, including Tufts Public, MBHP & Beacon Health Strategies.
Maria Maloney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Ludlow, MA 01056
Not accepting new clients
Thank you for taking the time to consider me as you search for a therapist to help you or your family. I have been a Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for the past 26 years to children, families and adults in all phases of life. My specialties include Child and Family treatment, and working with adults dealing with Depression and Anxiety, as well as PTSD.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me as you search for a therapist to help you or your family. I have been a Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for the past 26 years to children, families and adults in all phases of life. My specialties include Child and Family treatment, and working with adults dealing with Depression and Anxiety, as well as PTSD.
Ruhami J Valentin
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Mental Health Counselor in Springfield, MA with special training and skills in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health dysfunctions by discussing emotions and experiences, then prescribing custom holistic solutions. As a Mental Health Counselor, I perform assessments, diagnostics and psychotherapy as well as treatment planning.
I am a Mental Health Counselor in Springfield, MA with special training and skills in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health dysfunctions by discussing emotions and experiences, then prescribing custom holistic solutions. As a Mental Health Counselor, I perform assessments, diagnostics and psychotherapy as well as treatment planning.
Dr. Nitza Ramos-Cruz
Counselor, PhD, LMHC-MA, LMHC-FL
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I'm a Spanish-speaking therapist who works with children, youth, and adults. I offer services in Massachusetts and Florida. I firmly believe that, before any other role, we all are vulnerable human beings with the ability to continue growing and changing. Starting therapy could open old wounds, awaken memories, and make you feel ashamed. Initially, it can be a heavy process. I understand that transparency, respect, and collaboration are fundamental. Yes, collaboration is key, but when fulfillment and growth occur, you're going to be at the point where you don't need me anymore. And that's another kind of personal success!
I'm a Spanish-speaking therapist who works with children, youth, and adults. I offer services in Massachusetts and Florida. I firmly believe that, before any other role, we all are vulnerable human beings with the ability to continue growing and changing. Starting therapy could open old wounds, awaken memories, and make you feel ashamed. Initially, it can be a heavy process. I understand that transparency, respect, and collaboration are fundamental. Yes, collaboration is key, but when fulfillment and growth occur, you're going to be at the point where you don't need me anymore. And that's another kind of personal success!
Kristin Espinosa
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
At this time, I am NOT able to take any new clients. My ideal client is a person or family who is seeking change and who is looking for a therapist with an energetic, actively-involved, solution-focused style. When working with children, I use play therapy and will invite parents to play with us while teaching them what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. I will also teach the parents how to reinforce the same skills at home through play or other techniques. When working with teens and adults, I adjust my style in order to build a connection.
At this time, I am NOT able to take any new clients. My ideal client is a person or family who is seeking change and who is looking for a therapist with an energetic, actively-involved, solution-focused style. When working with children, I use play therapy and will invite parents to play with us while teaching them what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. I will also teach the parents how to reinforce the same skills at home through play or other techniques. When working with teens and adults, I adjust my style in order to build a connection.
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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.