Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Irvington, NJ

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The Bridge - Center for Wellbeing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111
Are you looking for a stigma-free and culturally sensitive environment where you can work on improving your mental health, heal, and grow? We are a nonprofit community-based organization providing accessible mental health care since 1971. Our amazing team of therapists now have openings in their schedule and are excited to meet you!
Are you looking for a stigma-free and culturally sensitive environment where you can work on improving your mental health, heal, and grow? We are a nonprofit community-based organization providing accessible mental health care since 1971. Our amazing team of therapists now have openings in their schedule and are excited to meet you!
(973) 707-3193 View (973) 707-3193
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A Place For The Family
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111  (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome to my profile! I am a licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of experience working with people experiencing complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I've also worked with teens, individuals and couples experiencing separation and loss, family conflict, and parenting problems. I earnestly believe that no matter the circumstances that may surround us, personal success is possible. Therefore, my goal as a counselor is to help my clients discover who they truly are in their core, by clearing out all the unnecessary clutter in their lives. I can't wait to start this journey of self.
Hello, and welcome to my profile! I am a licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of experience working with people experiencing complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I've also worked with teens, individuals and couples experiencing separation and loss, family conflict, and parenting problems. I earnestly believe that no matter the circumstances that may surround us, personal success is possible. Therefore, my goal as a counselor is to help my clients discover who they truly are in their core, by clearing out all the unnecessary clutter in their lives. I can't wait to start this journey of self.
(929) 333-6531 View (929) 333-6531
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Innovation Mind And Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111  (Online Only)
Our approach is to work directly with the "Latin" population in the United States.
Our approach is to work directly with the "Latin" population in the United States.
(407) 584-3661 View (407) 584-3661
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Dr. Paula S Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvington, NJ 07111
I am the co-founder of Evolution Mind, a mental health agency that provides evidence based service to individuals in order for them to reach a heightened level of peace, happiness and self-actualization. I am a certified School-Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of direct clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have extensive experience conducting evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of suspected victims of child abuse and neglect.
I am the co-founder of Evolution Mind, a mental health agency that provides evidence based service to individuals in order for them to reach a heightened level of peace, happiness and self-actualization. I am a certified School-Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of direct clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have extensive experience conducting evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of suspected victims of child abuse and neglect.
(973) 358-7813 View (973) 358-7813
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Clear Conscience Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCADC, CAMS-II, CCS
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111
Let's talk about it, and work together towards solutions.
Let's talk about it, and work together towards solutions.
(973) 434-7830 View (973) 434-7830
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Back On Track Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS-C, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111
Our focus is to assist individuals to balance their mental, emotional and spiritual well-being through integrated therapy approaches. Our goal is to inspire and improve the quality of life through various therapy modalities.
Our focus is to assist individuals to balance their mental, emotional and spiritual well-being through integrated therapy approaches. Our goal is to inspire and improve the quality of life through various therapy modalities.
(862) 217-5144 View (862) 217-5144
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Nicole Purwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111  (Online Only)
Hi. My name is Nicole Purwin, and I’m an LCSW licensed in the state of NJ. I have over 20 years of experience working in mental health with a multitude of clientele and their loved ones. I am a graduate of both Fordham University and Rutgers University. In my practice and artistry, I strive to provide a therapeutic safe space where all clients truly feel seen, heard and non-judged. I integrate my style and treatment dependent upon each individual and their wants/needs.
Hi. My name is Nicole Purwin, and I’m an LCSW licensed in the state of NJ. I have over 20 years of experience working in mental health with a multitude of clientele and their loved ones. I am a graduate of both Fordham University and Rutgers University. In my practice and artistry, I strive to provide a therapeutic safe space where all clients truly feel seen, heard and non-judged. I integrate my style and treatment dependent upon each individual and their wants/needs.
(973) 319-8725 View (973) 319-8725
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Kristin Despina Charalambidis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111  (Online Only)
My name is Kristin Charalambidis. I’m a licensed professional counselor based in NJ and host of the mental health podcast Out is Through: Personal Experiences and Therapy Soundbites. I began my work in the field interning with non-residential domestic violence counseling clients at various stages of leaving their abusive relationships…which was exactly the baptism by fire it sounds like and remains one of my most rewarding, life-changing experiences to date as I remain passionate about helping people heal from trauma.
My name is Kristin Charalambidis. I’m a licensed professional counselor based in NJ and host of the mental health podcast Out is Through: Personal Experiences and Therapy Soundbites. I began my work in the field interning with non-residential domestic violence counseling clients at various stages of leaving their abusive relationships…which was exactly the baptism by fire it sounds like and remains one of my most rewarding, life-changing experiences to date as I remain passionate about helping people heal from trauma.
(973) 319-8962 View (973) 319-8962
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Elizabeth Chery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvington, NJ 07111  (Online Only)
• Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Elizabeth has her master’s degree in social work. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life experiences. She believes that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through her work, she strives to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how that has impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling. Elizabeth purposefully incorporates multicultural concepts into each case, because she feels culture greatly influences
• Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Elizabeth has her master’s degree in social work. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life experiences. She believes that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through her work, she strives to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how that has impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling. Elizabeth purposefully incorporates multicultural concepts into each case, because she feels culture greatly influences
(929) 205-5198 View (929) 205-5198
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Ilona (Missy) Giordano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111  (Online Only)
I am a down to earth counselor whose style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and mindfulness therapy's. I am always open to more approaches if the direction is necessary. I am kind and pride myself on being open and honest with my clients. Connection and Understanding produce trust. As trust begins to happen, Validation can start to begin and then the changing/healing whatever process you need to go through can and will begin.
I am a down to earth counselor whose style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and mindfulness therapy's. I am always open to more approaches if the direction is necessary. I am kind and pride myself on being open and honest with my clients. Connection and Understanding produce trust. As trust begins to happen, Validation can start to begin and then the changing/healing whatever process you need to go through can and will begin.
(908) 676-6892 View (908) 676-6892
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Diana I Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111  (Online Only)
My name is Diana Ahmed I am a therapist, LCSW based out if New Jersey. I have had the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have 6years of experience as a licensed therapist in various settings within the community and in schools. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
My name is Diana Ahmed I am a therapist, LCSW based out if New Jersey. I have had the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have 6years of experience as a licensed therapist in various settings within the community and in schools. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
(848) 217-5513 View (848) 217-5513
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Simon Ekwueme Dike
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DCC, MSW, MA, LSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Irvington, NJ 07111
Come as you are and let us reason together and work together in a compassionate and trusting environment. Carl Jung once said, "I am not what happens to me, I am what I chose to become". The third President of the United States in his personal conviction stated, "Nothing can stop the Man, or the Woman with the right Mental attitude(faith)from achieving his or her goals. Don't live in chains when you have the key to unlock the doors of your inherent capabilities for personal growth and self actualization. As a practical and analytical Client-centered therapist, my goal is to help and guide you create the right Mental attitude.
Come as you are and let us reason together and work together in a compassionate and trusting environment. Carl Jung once said, "I am not what happens to me, I am what I chose to become". The third President of the United States in his personal conviction stated, "Nothing can stop the Man, or the Woman with the right Mental attitude(faith)from achieving his or her goals. Don't live in chains when you have the key to unlock the doors of your inherent capabilities for personal growth and self actualization. As a practical and analytical Client-centered therapist, my goal is to help and guide you create the right Mental attitude.
(862) 247-4171 View (862) 247-4171

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Ghalia Zelfo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, I offer a culturally sensitive, judgment-free environment.
Are you stressed, stuck, and burned out? Are past events haunting you? Stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and life happens. When life gets tough, a therapist is a great resource for help and support. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey and allow me to assist you in overcoming mental health obstacles.
Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, I offer a culturally sensitive, judgment-free environment.
Are you stressed, stuck, and burned out? Are past events haunting you? Stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and life happens. When life gets tough, a therapist is a great resource for help and support. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey and allow me to assist you in overcoming mental health obstacles.
(201) 308-0415 View (201) 308-0415
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Justine A Asante
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040  (Online Only)
Using culturally sensitive, trauma informed, evidence-based therapy, we can work together to help you regain control of your life, emotions, and relationships by building on coping skills to make healthier choices.
Life can sometimes be a rollercoaster of events that can impede and disrupt our life and our relationships. You feel overwhelmed, confused, or have difficulty expressing your thoughts and feelings. You wonder why your situation has taken a toll on your self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence. Are you juggling multiple responsibilities (husband/wife, parent, career, caring for older family members, etc.) and feel like you are failing at everything? The waves of life has left you hopeless, helpless and gasping for air with no shoreline in sight. Are you ready to take back your life and improve your relationships?
Using culturally sensitive, trauma informed, evidence-based therapy, we can work together to help you regain control of your life, emotions, and relationships by building on coping skills to make healthier choices.
Life can sometimes be a rollercoaster of events that can impede and disrupt our life and our relationships. You feel overwhelmed, confused, or have difficulty expressing your thoughts and feelings. You wonder why your situation has taken a toll on your self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence. Are you juggling multiple responsibilities (husband/wife, parent, career, caring for older family members, etc.) and feel like you are failing at everything? The waves of life has left you hopeless, helpless and gasping for air with no shoreline in sight. Are you ready to take back your life and improve your relationships?
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Stevette Heyliger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Orange, NJ 07079
I am culturally sensitive and provide an atmosphere that promotes trust and safety.
You’re stuck in a “negative pattern” with your partner. There’s been a breakdown in communication and you're often feeling misunderstood. You find yourself having the same old conflicts which never get resolved. No matter how you try explaining what you need and how you feel, your partner takes it the wrong way. You wonder: “does my partner care about me anymore?” You feel alone and disconnected and look to your partner for reassurance that you do matter. You've tried everything and nothing seems to help bring you closer together. And you don’t know how to talk to your partner about these concerns.
I am culturally sensitive and provide an atmosphere that promotes trust and safety.
You’re stuck in a “negative pattern” with your partner. There’s been a breakdown in communication and you're often feeling misunderstood. You find yourself having the same old conflicts which never get resolved. No matter how you try explaining what you need and how you feel, your partner takes it the wrong way. You wonder: “does my partner care about me anymore?” You feel alone and disconnected and look to your partner for reassurance that you do matter. You've tried everything and nothing seems to help bring you closer together. And you don’t know how to talk to your partner about these concerns.
(973) 241-5306 View (973) 241-5306
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Emanuel Aaron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07106  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with extensive experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders (psychiatric & biomedical). I am an empathic, culturally sensitive practitioner who understands that the process of finding someone who understands life situations may become overwhelming. I work with each of my clients to make sure that they get the support they need to process their feelings and emotions. I specialize in adults who experience difficulties with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with extensive experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders (psychiatric & biomedical). I am an empathic, culturally sensitive practitioner who understands that the process of finding someone who understands life situations may become overwhelming. I work with each of my clients to make sure that they get the support they need to process their feelings and emotions. I specialize in adults who experience difficulties with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
(732) 253-4956 View (732) 253-4956
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Brandon Isaacson
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, NCC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
I am thoughtful and kind, passionate about bringing people to a newfound perspective about themselves and what they’re bringing to therapy. I will bring you empowerment, awareness, and capability through ideas, experiments, and insights. I am excited to get to know you deeply as a human being, and share moments of realization about how parts of your life and self link together to explain what you’re going through now. Our exploration will be conscious of how environmental and structural forces influence and shape you, as well as how we relate to one another.
I am thoughtful and kind, passionate about bringing people to a newfound perspective about themselves and what they’re bringing to therapy. I will bring you empowerment, awareness, and capability through ideas, experiments, and insights. I am excited to get to know you deeply as a human being, and share moments of realization about how parts of your life and self link together to explain what you’re going through now. Our exploration will be conscious of how environmental and structural forces influence and shape you, as well as how we relate to one another.
(267) 710-9112 View (267) 710-9112
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Neena B Kumar
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
South Orange, NJ 07079
"What we experience is not external reality but our interaction with it." Neils Bohr, Physicist.
"What we experience is not external reality but our interaction with it." Neils Bohr, Physicist.
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Lynne Holley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CAMS-II, CDVS-I, CSOTS
Verified Verified
South Orange, NJ 07079  (Online Only)
I utilize my extensive and varied knowledge and experience to provide support and education with an individualized strength-based therapeutic approach to confronting the presenting problems in order to empower healthy people which will nurture healthy families and build healthy communities. I would like to welcome you to a non-judgmental zone where you can relax and release what you need to in order to find healing and comfort. Please do not use the number posted, please call me directly at 9733930312 (leave message) or email me for a quick response. Thank you and I look forward to helping you through to reach growth and healing.
I utilize my extensive and varied knowledge and experience to provide support and education with an individualized strength-based therapeutic approach to confronting the presenting problems in order to empower healthy people which will nurture healthy families and build healthy communities. I would like to welcome you to a non-judgmental zone where you can relax and release what you need to in order to find healing and comfort. Please do not use the number posted, please call me directly at 9733930312 (leave message) or email me for a quick response. Thank you and I look forward to helping you through to reach growth and healing.
(908) 676-7144 View (908) 676-7144
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Priscilla Schmitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Are you ready to explore why you and/or your children / spouse / partner and family have been struggling to deal with life’s normal activities as well as new challenges and stressors? Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake-up each morning feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You have found a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where together we can start a journey together to identify the challenges and then develop goals that you want to achieve in order to decrease negative stressors in your life. A variety of therapeutic tools and resources will be used to help you achieve your goals and truly live the life of your dreams.
Are you ready to explore why you and/or your children / spouse / partner and family have been struggling to deal with life’s normal activities as well as new challenges and stressors? Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake-up each morning feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You have found a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where together we can start a journey together to identify the challenges and then develop goals that you want to achieve in order to decrease negative stressors in your life. A variety of therapeutic tools and resources will be used to help you achieve your goals and truly live the life of your dreams.
(201) 654-0670 View (201) 654-0670

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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.