Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Richlands, NC
Lisa Colella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Richlands, NC 28574
Sometimes we have difficulty turning life's lemons into lemonade. You could probably manage a bag of lemons but what happens when you're given a truck load? I imagine you'd reach out for help. Using therapy is a similar concept. Having difficulty turning life events into manageable situations. Especially when we're overwhelming negative thoughts, deep emotions, or traumatic experiences feel impossible to navigate. Feeling stuck is bound to happen when finances, relationship issues, disabilities, or caring for ourselves/others are added to our daily responsibilities, feeling stuck is bound to happen and it happens to all of us...
Sometimes we have difficulty turning life's lemons into lemonade. You could probably manage a bag of lemons but what happens when you're given a truck load? I imagine you'd reach out for help. Using therapy is a similar concept. Having difficulty turning life events into manageable situations. Especially when we're overwhelming negative thoughts, deep emotions, or traumatic experiences feel impossible to navigate. Feeling stuck is bound to happen when finances, relationship issues, disabilities, or caring for ourselves/others are added to our daily responsibilities, feeling stuck is bound to happen and it happens to all of us...
Kelli Knapp
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Richlands, NC 28574
Not accepting new clients
I am currently NOT taking new clients. I love working with clients who are having difficulty with a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, marital conflict, family conflict, substance use issues and grief.
I am currently NOT taking new clients. I love working with clients who are having difficulty with a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, marital conflict, family conflict, substance use issues and grief.
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Christina L Stakely
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540
My extensive experience includes working with service members/veterans and their families as well as children ages birth-five and their families. I enjoy working with adults with infertility issues and women or men who have experienced sexual trauma. I also work with adolescents who have different mental health challenges. My desire is to help you and your family learn how to express who you are and to experience growth. I hope to help you and your family with developing good intuition, creating healthy connections, and becoming more of your authentic self (selves). I want you to experience more joy and peace within your life.
My extensive experience includes working with service members/veterans and their families as well as children ages birth-five and their families. I enjoy working with adults with infertility issues and women or men who have experienced sexual trauma. I also work with adolescents who have different mental health challenges. My desire is to help you and your family learn how to express who you are and to experience growth. I hope to help you and your family with developing good intuition, creating healthy connections, and becoming more of your authentic self (selves). I want you to experience more joy and peace within your life.
Vanessa Nieves
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Putting your mental health as a priority can be a challenge. We all have many responsibilities that take up our time and attention. Maybe you’re a parent dealing with the daily tasks and grind of your family. Or perhaps you’re someone who has been feeling anxious and triggered by your partner because of the stressors of your job. If you have ever felt like life is a slippery slope and you’re losing your grip, you are not alone! I specialize in relationships. It can be the relationship you have with your family, or the one you have with yourself. Maybe it’s even the relationship you have with work.
Putting your mental health as a priority can be a challenge. We all have many responsibilities that take up our time and attention. Maybe you’re a parent dealing with the daily tasks and grind of your family. Or perhaps you’re someone who has been feeling anxious and triggered by your partner because of the stressors of your job. If you have ever felt like life is a slippery slope and you’re losing your grip, you are not alone! I specialize in relationships. It can be the relationship you have with your family, or the one you have with yourself. Maybe it’s even the relationship you have with work.
Teague Summerlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina. I have over ten years experience treating a wide range of issues that individuals, couples, and families of all ages and demographics may struggle with. While most of my clients fall under the "general counseling" category, I have extensive experience treating high conflict couples and family systems, including, but not limited to domestic violence and abuse. Additionally, I offer faith based counseling from a Christian perspective for clients that wish to engage in that.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina. I have over ten years experience treating a wide range of issues that individuals, couples, and families of all ages and demographics may struggle with. While most of my clients fall under the "general counseling" category, I have extensive experience treating high conflict couples and family systems, including, but not limited to domestic violence and abuse. Additionally, I offer faith based counseling from a Christian perspective for clients that wish to engage in that.
Online Therapists
Nishi Gupta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
Therapy with me is genuine and culturally sensitive to your unique world view.
My approach is psychodynamic but eclectic, in a way that is inclusive, creative and tailored to your needs. Psychodynamic psychotherapy works on the idea that there is more to be known about ourselves than we think. I am experienced working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, family of origin issues, identity, grief, addiction, and trauma. Whether it is mental or emotional or pain that you are going through, I help you feel more aligned, quieter in your mind to gain insight and clarity.
Therapy with me is genuine and culturally sensitive to your unique world view.
My approach is psychodynamic but eclectic, in a way that is inclusive, creative and tailored to your needs. Psychodynamic psychotherapy works on the idea that there is more to be known about ourselves than we think. I am experienced working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, family of origin issues, identity, grief, addiction, and trauma. Whether it is mental or emotional or pain that you are going through, I help you feel more aligned, quieter in your mind to gain insight and clarity.
Robin West Ambrosini
Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lillington, NC 27546
I offer culturally sensitive counseling for adults who are searching for healing in their lives. My passion and specialized focus is prenatal and postpartum distress, and menopause. I also support people who struggle with grief, generalized anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I offer culturally sensitive counseling for adults who are searching for healing in their lives. My passion and specialized focus is prenatal and postpartum distress, and menopause. I also support people who struggle with grief, generalized anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Justin Jaesung Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! My name is Justin and I want to personally acknowledge your strength, courage, and determination for taking this next step in seeking help. I believe that exploring therapy demonstrates your willingness to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. I am passionate about empowering people from all backgrounds through culturally sensitive treatment and being actively present throughout your enriching and powerful journey of healing and growth. As individuals face challenges that are unique to them, I engage them with a therapeutic approach that is both personalized and dynamic.
Hi! My name is Justin and I want to personally acknowledge your strength, courage, and determination for taking this next step in seeking help. I believe that exploring therapy demonstrates your willingness to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. I am passionate about empowering people from all backgrounds through culturally sensitive treatment and being actively present throughout your enriching and powerful journey of healing and growth. As individuals face challenges that are unique to them, I engage them with a therapeutic approach that is both personalized and dynamic.
Dr. Eric A Williams
Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Willow Spring, NC 27592 (Online Only)
As a licensed clinician with specializations with couples', men's, and adolescent's issues, I bring very practical, culturally sensitive, and proven strategies to your treatment.
Couples: Do you wish you could communicate or "fight" with your spouse better? Do you question how much longer you can remain in your relationship? Men: Are you finding that no matter what you say or do, you don't measure up to your spouse's standards? Are you feeling alone and unheard in life? Parents: Have you had enough of the school suspensions and phone calls about your child's behavior? Are you worried your child may be abusing drugs, will become involved in the legal system, or worse? If you answered "yes" to any of these, give me a call and let's set up something very soon. Can't meet face-to-face, let's meet online!
As a licensed clinician with specializations with couples', men's, and adolescent's issues, I bring very practical, culturally sensitive, and proven strategies to your treatment.
Couples: Do you wish you could communicate or "fight" with your spouse better? Do you question how much longer you can remain in your relationship? Men: Are you finding that no matter what you say or do, you don't measure up to your spouse's standards? Are you feeling alone and unheard in life? Parents: Have you had enough of the school suspensions and phone calls about your child's behavior? Are you worried your child may be abusing drugs, will become involved in the legal system, or worse? If you answered "yes" to any of these, give me a call and let's set up something very soon. Can't meet face-to-face, let's meet online!
Nathan Cassidy
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS, LCAS, CSS
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403 (Online Only)
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I am passionate about promoting healing and growth through individual, group, and family therapy. My personal and cultural experiences bring a unique perspective and understanding to my practice, recognizing the importance of culturally sensitive and inclusive approaches to therapy. My goal is to create a supportive environment to empower exploration of thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Through collaboration and compassionate guidance, I strive to help individuals navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and cultivate a deeper understanding of their experiences.
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I am passionate about promoting healing and growth through individual, group, and family therapy. My personal and cultural experiences bring a unique perspective and understanding to my practice, recognizing the importance of culturally sensitive and inclusive approaches to therapy. My goal is to create a supportive environment to empower exploration of thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Through collaboration and compassionate guidance, I strive to help individuals navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and cultivate a deeper understanding of their experiences.
James M. Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, I believe that all should have access to affordable culturally sensitive therapy/counseling. This belief prompted me to begin practicing therapy in 2010. I believe that seeking therapy demonstrates strength, not weakness, and my aim is to make mental health services more accessible to all. My professional experience includes working with adults, families, children, adolescents, and couples where I provided counseling in community mental health, counseling to military members and their families, and counseling to offenders within the criminal justice system.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, I believe that all should have access to affordable culturally sensitive therapy/counseling. This belief prompted me to begin practicing therapy in 2010. I believe that seeking therapy demonstrates strength, not weakness, and my aim is to make mental health services more accessible to all. My professional experience includes working with adults, families, children, adolescents, and couples where I provided counseling in community mental health, counseling to military members and their families, and counseling to offenders within the criminal justice system.
Melissa Yarborough
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP-P
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27518 (Online Only)
I apply a culturally sensitive and trauma informed perspective to my work and strive to make you feel understood and cared for while addressing your concerns.
Are you struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationship concerns? You don't have to do it alone. I can help. My primary specialty areas include survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, other trauma survivors, and members of the LGBTQIA community. I also greatly enjoy working with those who struggle with family-related concerns and life transitions including grief and loss, pregnancy & postpartum, marriage & divorce, adjusting to college or a new career, etc.
I apply a culturally sensitive and trauma informed perspective to my work and strive to make you feel understood and cared for while addressing your concerns.
Are you struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationship concerns? You don't have to do it alone. I can help. My primary specialty areas include survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, other trauma survivors, and members of the LGBTQIA community. I also greatly enjoy working with those who struggle with family-related concerns and life transitions including grief and loss, pregnancy & postpartum, marriage & divorce, adjusting to college or a new career, etc.
Karina Akouka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27518 (Online Only)
My approach is warm, empathic, integrative, culturally sensitive and trauma informed.
The transition to motherhood and parenthood can be a difficult transition. During this life changing transition you might find yourself feeling sad, overwhelmed, lonely, and unsure if you will find your groove again. Mothers and parents may feel a loss of sense of self and increased depression and anxiety as they navigate relationships and how they fit into their old selves again. Together, we can discover new ways to manage your feelings and deepen self-awareness to lead you to feel more fulfilled in your new role.
My approach is warm, empathic, integrative, culturally sensitive and trauma informed.
The transition to motherhood and parenthood can be a difficult transition. During this life changing transition you might find yourself feeling sad, overwhelmed, lonely, and unsure if you will find your groove again. Mothers and parents may feel a loss of sense of self and increased depression and anxiety as they navigate relationships and how they fit into their old selves again. Together, we can discover new ways to manage your feelings and deepen self-awareness to lead you to feel more fulfilled in your new role.
Arielle Karoub
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607 (Online Only)
I have a strong clinical background applying evidence-based therapy approaches to include culturally sensitive treatment plans to uphold my client's values and beliefs.
Do you attach your worth to your performance and achievements? I work with clients who have a tendency to become highly anxious, angry, or upset about making mistakes. I empower my clients to find their inner strength, boost confidence, and challenge perfectionism. I work with clients to create effective coping skills to manage everyday stress. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. I affirm LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Multicultural.
I have a strong clinical background applying evidence-based therapy approaches to include culturally sensitive treatment plans to uphold my client's values and beliefs.
Do you attach your worth to your performance and achievements? I work with clients who have a tendency to become highly anxious, angry, or upset about making mistakes. I empower my clients to find their inner strength, boost confidence, and challenge perfectionism. I work with clients to create effective coping skills to manage everyday stress. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. I affirm LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Multicultural.
Carla Zerger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (Online Only)
It is important to me that I engage with you in a culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental, and professional way to create safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship.
I have always been passionate about helping people find solutions to complex problems. As a therapist, I help you find the clarity you need to make big decisions, navigate life transitions, and process emotionally difficult experiences. I have experience in outpatient therapy clinics as well as experience in residential settings with people who are living with PTSD. Our initial session will be a discussion about what brings you to therapy and what you’d like to change. Our work will be collaborative; you will have choice and autonomy along the way.
It is important to me that I engage with you in a culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental, and professional way to create safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship.
I have always been passionate about helping people find solutions to complex problems. As a therapist, I help you find the clarity you need to make big decisions, navigate life transitions, and process emotionally difficult experiences. I have experience in outpatient therapy clinics as well as experience in residential settings with people who are living with PTSD. Our initial session will be a discussion about what brings you to therapy and what you’d like to change. Our work will be collaborative; you will have choice and autonomy along the way.
Healing Journey Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.
What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.
Patricia S. Duggan
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27608 (Online Only)
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 & society makes it hard to heal. 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 & society makes it hard to heal. 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.
Cheryl Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Congratulations! You have chosen to seek help. It is important to find a therapist you can build a relationship with. I am described as an interactive, insightful, intuitive, genuine, non-judgemental therapist. My expertise comes from a unique balance of professional and personal training and experience. I have a passion for what I do and love coming to work everyday. I would love to join you in getting where you want to be. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist with a family systems perspective. I add compassion-focused, culturally sensitive, attachment-based therapy with a solution focus, to fit each person's individuality.
Congratulations! You have chosen to seek help. It is important to find a therapist you can build a relationship with. I am described as an interactive, insightful, intuitive, genuine, non-judgemental therapist. My expertise comes from a unique balance of professional and personal training and experience. I have a passion for what I do and love coming to work everyday. I would love to join you in getting where you want to be. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist with a family systems perspective. I add compassion-focused, culturally sensitive, attachment-based therapy with a solution focus, to fit each person's individuality.
Claudio Andres Barrientos
LCSW Associate , LCSW-A, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
I do this in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed way, and help you navigate issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Life overwhelms. Family, friends, career, health, politics—a torrent like drinking from a fire hydrant. If your're feeling stuck, or anxious, therapy can help, especially with the right guide. If this resonates, I'm here. As a mindfulness-based therapist, I listen keenly. Guided by an understanding of your needs. Our journey can take many forms. You may learn new coping skills, unravel unhelpful thought patterns, or learn to let-go of the habits no longer serving you. No matter the direction, feel confident in knowing that grace, grit, and wisdom are the forces that will lead you to healing.
I do this in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed way, and help you navigate issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Life overwhelms. Family, friends, career, health, politics—a torrent like drinking from a fire hydrant. If your're feeling stuck, or anxious, therapy can help, especially with the right guide. If this resonates, I'm here. As a mindfulness-based therapist, I listen keenly. Guided by an understanding of your needs. Our journey can take many forms. You may learn new coping skills, unravel unhelpful thought patterns, or learn to let-go of the habits no longer serving you. No matter the direction, feel confident in knowing that grace, grit, and wisdom are the forces that will lead you to healing.
Lyndsay Cayton
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858
Culturally sensitive, superior communication skills, solution-focused counseling, experience in CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and play therapy, individual, couples, and group counseling, performing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, suicide risk/safety planning, communication/conflict management, anxiety and stress management, and depression.
Compassionate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, dedicated in helping others overcome personal obstacles by using various treatment modalities to meet the unique needs of every client. As a former military spouse, I have added experience serving a diverse population, including active-duty soldiers and their extended families. I provide individual counseling for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, as well as providing family and couples counseling.
Culturally sensitive, superior communication skills, solution-focused counseling, experience in CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and play therapy, individual, couples, and group counseling, performing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, suicide risk/safety planning, communication/conflict management, anxiety and stress management, and depression.
Compassionate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, dedicated in helping others overcome personal obstacles by using various treatment modalities to meet the unique needs of every client. As a former military spouse, I have added experience serving a diverse population, including active-duty soldiers and their extended families. I provide individual counseling for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, as well as providing family and couples counseling.
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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.