Culturally Sensitive Therapists in New York

Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? Feeling alone and exhausted by your symptoms? Having difficulty focusing? As a counselor, my work is dedicated to helping clients, just like you, adjust to change during challenging /transitional moments. In my practice, I serve a multitude of populations, ranging from college students, seasoned professionals, as well as, retirees. Using specialized psychoeducational tools, and implementing coping strategies, together we work on alleviating symptoms to healthily welcome change. If you’re tired of struggling alone, I encourage you to contact me and together we’ll ride that wave.

I earned my Master of Social Work from Columbia University and have five years of experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds in various social service and mental health settings. As a bilingual (Mandarin) Licensed Master Social Worker, I aim to create a nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive space and develop an authentic therapeutic relationship to help you embrace your individuality and impermanence.

Struggling with the weight of anxiety and self-doubt? Having difficulty identifying, let alone asserting your needs in your relationships, or feel like it’s your job to please those around you? It can be tough breaking free from these patterns and confronting these negative beliefs solo. Whether they arise from toxic family dynamics, societal expectations, or internal struggles, my aim is to aid you in shedding these harmful messages and embracing self-acceptance and authentic connections. Healing takes time, but let's journey together through the uncertainties and discover the beauty of your authentic self.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression and struggling to understand their roots, or finding it challenging to navigate your relationships and communicate your needs effectively, you've taken an important step by seeking support here. I'm dedicated to helping you find relief, feel truly seen, ground yourself, and embark on a journey toward understanding your innermost self and intentions. In my therapeutic approach, I offer genuine warmth and openness, grounded in a sincere quest for truth.

Times are hard. You don’t need to go through this alone. As a therapist in a diverse and supportive online practice, I’m glad to serve people of all backgrounds during difficult times. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive atmosphere that will allow you to express yourself & uncover the thoughts & behaviors that may be interfering with your daily activities & experiences.

Thank you for considering me as part of your community of care. I am eager to collaborate with you with compassion and presence as we consider the complexities you are navigating, while we get curious about ways to build nourishment, healing, and regeneration in your life. Affirming your sense of agency and identity, and your capacity to thrive is paramount to my approach. I specialize in working with queer and trans individuals, couples, and families. Other areas of expertise include neurodivergence, relationship diversity and sex therapy, life transitions and adjustment, perinatal support, and grief and loss.

Discussing our feelings can unfortunately be discouraged by our family, culture or community. This makes it very challenging to seek out guidance during difficult times in our lives. As a therapist, I partner with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed with society, employment, family, relationships or themselves. For those who have attempted to work things out on their own but realize they can use additional guidance, therapy is a healthy option. Regardless of your specific situation stress, anxiety, and depression are natural feelings that hurt. Let's find your inner strength to both start and continue the healing process.

Whether you want to work on self-development, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or any other variety of issues — my approach is about ensuring the therapy relationship is one in which you feel safe, seen, and heard and that we are working together towards your growth and well-being. I see it as my role to join you on your path to embodying your true self and living a fuller life – whether that means providing support, helping to face the painful spots, asking the tough questions with kindness and curiosity, or offering a new perspective or skill, and always deeply listening with empathy and attunement.

An exciting moment happens in therapy when a personal challenge is examined from a renewed perspective. In that moment, what once seemed difficult can take on new meaning. It has the potential to become a defining moment that inspires continued change, growth, and healing. Furthering this process is the potential realization that these ideas were already innate and just awaiting connection.

Parenting isn't easy and it's not uncommon to struggle with your child's behavior. I strive to make the client and family feel safe and comfortable as we work through issues like irritability, anxiety, depression, or general behavioral struggles through a proactive and realistic approach.

Banafsheh Sanjari provides a culturally sensitive, strength-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and eclectic approach tailored to client goals and needs. Banafsheh has nearly a decade of experience providing treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in their role as parents.

For 25+ years I've witnessed profound changes in my clients. When we understand what triggers us, we become less reactive and more present. This allows for growth, peace and contentment. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with relationships, depression, stress, and anxiety. I take a culturally sensitive approach to working with clients including couples from different backgrounds. My treatment is psychodynamic and compassion oriented. I strongly believe that people can change and relationships can improve. These are challenging times, caring for our mental health is critical.

Life can be overwhelming. Finding a therapist shouldn't add to that stress. Each one of us deserves access to a safe, judgment-free space. As a therapist, I fiercely defend that space for my clients, and I hope to meet you there with warmth, authenticity, and humor. Having served the diverse population of this city in medical, educational, and non-profit settings, I am sensitive to the complex New York experience while acknowledging that your journey is unique. I offer a trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive approach for adults and young adults struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression.

Are you stuck in unhealthy patterns? Easily overwhelmed by emotions? Stressed, pressed, and depressed? Do you want to get life moving in the right direction? Are you looking for providers who understand the challenges unique to your experiences as a BIPOC person or member of the LGBTQ+ community? We are here to help! The world can be a scary place, but with us by your side, we can can build a life that makes you happy to wake up each morning. We will create a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your concerns, fears, and shame while giving you the tools to propel yourself forward and build a new world for yourself!

I'm Jenny and I am Latinx from Peru. I provide therapy in English or Spanish. My clients describe me as warm, empathetic, intuitive and easy to talk to. It is my belief that most people have the answers to their problems within themselves but may lack the awareness and insight to find those answers. I will work with you to discover and reframe your negative narratives to achieve a positive healthy mindset. Therapy is a unique experience and I will work collaboratively with you to tailor the treatment to your individual needs. I use a solution-based approach and believe in providing information to help you take control of your life.

My therapeutic style is collaborative and culturally sensitive. I try to harness each person’s unique inner strengths to guide clients toward resilience, balance, and a sense of fulfillment. I work with adults who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, transitions, as well as body and self-esteem issues. I integrate a combination of therapeutic modalities depending on the client’s unique needs. I offer guidance, support, and a safe space for exploration while recognizing that clients ultimately drive their healing process. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy sessions, both in English and in Hebrew.

I have a holistic view in healing and deeply value the client-therapist relationship. Creativity is the true essence of psychotherapy. I value clients partnership in their healing and invite them to explore their inner insight and creativity along with my therapeutic guidance. I draw from clinical approaches such as CBT, culturally sensitive, eclectic, integrative, jungian, humanistic, transpersonal, strength based and gestalt. My experience has brought me to see valuable psychotherapy as when the client becomes aware that their presenting problem can be healed by adopting and integrating positive and healthy perceptions and actions.

Out-of-Network! I primarily use psychodynamic, systemic, experiential and culturally sensitive approaches to accompany the client throughout the journey of self discovery. With emphasis on awareness and insight, I encourage individuals and couples to seek solutions that resonate with their individual and relational needs. The struggle to overcome adverse experiences, can be a product of sociocultural system, family context, early attachment and relationships which reflect a stigmatized idea of self.

Reaching out and seeking support takes courage. Therapy should be a place that provides you with the space and safety to truly be yourself. You deserve to be seen, heard, and understood without fear of judgment or criticism. My style is dynamic, collaborative and engaging. Working from a place of empathy and warmth, my goal is to create deep and meaningful connections that facilitate the best possible outcomes for my clients’ learning, growth, and change. Together, we will work to process past experiences, understand patterns of reactions, behaviors, and gain insight to help you create a more empowered and authentic self.