Culturally Sensitive Therapists in New York, NY

Welcome! I am a Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the field. I have provided support to individuals ages 7-70, addressing a number of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and attachment issues. My approach to therapy is solution focused and culturally sensitive, and I utilize several modalities to find the best fit for my clients including CBT, Complicated Grief Therapy, and EMDR.

Summer Johnke, LMSW, graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Columbia University. Summer takes an integrated approach to therapy that draws from evidence-based, cognitive-behavorial modalities. Summer's past clinical experience includes providing counseling in English, Spanish, and French to individuals coming from diverse cultural backgrounds with a focus on treating trauma and PTSD. Summer's approach to therapy is culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. This flexible approach places each individual and their unique needs, preferences, identities, and culture at the center of every session.

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.

Have you been feeling stressed and anxious about life? Do you feel you have to be everything to everybody and then not take care of yourself? If any of this sounds familiar, I'm here to help you. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive atmosphere that will allow you to express yourself & uncover the negative thoughts & behaviors that are interfering with the realization of your hopes & dreams.

Welcome! I'm Lydia and I'm a psychotherapist who works with couples and individuals on relationship issues. Are you struggling to communicate effectively in your relationship? Looking for a space where you can talk through conflicts, intimacy, or parenting issues? I offer a non-judgmental space for growth, change, and deeper connection. I offer compassionate, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, culturally sensitive care. I specialize in working with artists, parents, and intercultural/interracial/interfaith couples. I also offer pre-marital counseling and counseling for people considering ethical non-monogamy.

Mark Ruiz lives in New York with his family, where he has started practicing with Wellness Road Psychology. Mark has honed his approach to counseling to treat anxiety, depression, stress, anger, career development, adjusting to life transitions, self-esteem building, creating work/life balance, and healing intergenerational trauma through his own experiences. Mark strongly believes that creating a safe space and building confidence with his patients contributes to building strong relationships and success. Mark’s background growing up in a shelter and his roots as a Latino-American, help him to offer culturally sensitive services.

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.

Nirja understands the therapeutic work to be collaborative & believes in intently listening to the individual’s perspectives, and works from a warm, empathetic and relational approach in the sessions. She integrates therapeutic elements of Relational-Psychodynamic theory and incorporates DBT and Mindfulness interventions, tailoring the therapeutic sessions to the individual’s needs.

Hello lovely people, life is short and how can we live the best of it? How can you manage work stress and social anxiety? Do you often doubt yourself, feel lonely or sad, and can't find purpose in life? I believe psychotherapy is not only about curing or resolving pain, but also increasing awareness and understanding and accepting the full range of human emotion. It’s important to feel our different emotions and learn how to express ourselves fully. The beauty of our work together is finding your strengths and having an "aha moment" during our therapeutic process.

Perri believes that everyone can benefit from therapy! In her work, she draws on concepts from evidenced-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) and person-centered therapy. Her therapeutic style has been described as collaborative, empathic and client centered.

At Avena Psychological Services, we work with individuals and couples seeking support and guidance as they work toward personal goals and lasting change. We understand that the decision to seek therapy can take a great deal of courage and commitment, and it is our distinct pleasure to be considered as part of your journey toward personal growth. We are committed to providing therapy of the highest quality, and are dedicated to helping you navigate the process every step of the way. We believe the most important aspect of an effective and satisfying therapy experience is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the

Welcome to Allied Psychotherapy Group Practice! I am a psychotherapist who is committed to creating a safe space for healing and reflection. It may be difficult to cope with strong emotions amidst different life experiences and transitions. As your therapist, I want to work with you to understand yourself on a deeper level and find pathways to healing that feel empowering given these realities.

Life, at times, can feel heavy and you don’t need to carry the burden of your struggles or experiences alone. It can be challenging to find a space to open up about all the different areas of your life that make you who you are, past and present, and your hope for the future. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, symptoms of trauma, 1st gen family or cultural conflicts, coping with life transitions, relationship issues, identifying & setting healthy boundaries, or the myriad challenges that can arise, I am here to support you in finding your peace.

Growth is nurtured through a collaborative, challenging, and caring relationship with a therapist. My approach is relational, culturally-sensitive, and creative, using a developmental lens to understand your story and how it informs your current struggles and goals. I integrate cognitive behavioral, feminist, and psychodynamic therapies to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. Together, we develop strategies and solutions for healing.

I believe mental health is just as important as medical health, since after all, your head is connected to your body. I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults, bringing my experience within a number of integrative behavioral health programs to support clients' unique needs. Through a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed lens, I work to foster the therapeutic relationship to gently challenge clients to get curious about how current patterns of behaviors and ways of thinking serve them.

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.

At Avena Psychological Services, we work with individuals and couples seeking support and guidance as they work toward personal goals and lasting change. We understand the decision to seek therapy can take a great deal of courage and commitment, and it is our distinct pleasure to be considered as part of your journey toward personal growth. We are committed to providing therapy of the highest quality, and are dedicated to helping you navigate the process every step of the way. We believe the most important aspect of an effective and satisfying therapy experience is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the client

As difficult as life may seem at times, I aim to help my clients feel as if they don't have to go through it alone. I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and culturally-sensitive safe space for my clients. I empower clients on their healing and self-growth journey by truly allowing them to feel heard and accepted. My goal is to help individuals regain control over their mental well-being, and together in a supportive therapeutic space, we can accomplish exactly that. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and races.

People often come to therapy at challenging and difficult points in their lives. These moments often impact the relationship individuals have with themselves and others. These moments can also cause a lot of pain and confusion. Unresolved issues from previous experiences can get in the way of people living their lives to the fullest. During our work together, I hope to be a guide towards your journey of healing and wellness.