Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Leesport, PA

Life is a continuum filled with daily stressors, life-altering events, happiness, joy, and everything in between. Where ever you might find yourself, I believe you are doing the very best that you can. It is my goal to walk beside you through your journey so that you or your loved one can achieve a purposeful life and overcome life's challenges. My nearly fifteen years of experience includes working with youth and adults who have experienced emotional and behavioral challenges, such as anxiety and depression, including working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual disabilities.

I work with TEEN and LGBTQ+ CLIENTS. My clients have felt discriminated against and judged, all because they don't meet the status quo of what society thinks they "should" be. I help people develop self-confidence and explore their trauma so that they can live freely, reduce anxiety, and make long-lasting meaningful connections with others.

Thank you for your courage to take this step. Seeking guidance and help through therapy is a courageous thing! I am committed to creating honest spaces to honor each individual's unique truth and lived experiences. Culturally responsive social work practice is the foundation of my work; I am passionate about working with racial, ethnic, and religious minority populations to address mental health needs.

Kate is passionate about providing her clients with a therapeutic experience that fits their presenting needs, taking into account the person's culture, sexual orientation, identified gender, and spirituality. With over five years experience working in the clinical setting with individuals, youth, families, and couples, Kate has come to understand that each person's journey to healing will be as unique as the path that brought them to counseling. By using evidence-based treatments, combined with a genuine belief in each person's ability to adapt and thrive, Kate is able to treat a variety of mental health concerns.

You may feel confused, lost, hopeless, helpless, and frightened about life. Life is full of different challenges in varied stage. It is crucial for us to pause and cultivate the root of life struggles and learn ways to adapt, which is how we grow. Here is a place for you to rest, to share, to connect, and to learn more about yourself and relationships in your life. Coming from China, I believe our body has its capability to heal most mental health issues. Thus I combine different holistic methods, such as internal family system, sand tray therapy, soul collage, Mindfulness based meditation, art and music expression.

I love working with people who are at a crossroad in their life, and need guidance to manage stress, anxiety or whatever issues they may be experiencing. We all need to feel purpose and value, and together we can work to find yours. I take Highmark, Capitol and Medicare, but also take many other insurances with Grow Therapy. You can check on my profile to see if I take yours! (Google Cynthia Thomasset, Grow Therapy)

Bilingual spanish therapist offering both in person and virtual sessions. My mission is to promote empowerment, voice, choice, and security. I believe in change and that everyone possesses their unique strengths. When individuals have the skills and support to embrace their mental well-being, to improve the quality of their lives, they can be successful. I will help you pursue your personal goals; fulfill your roles in your living, working, and social environments while honoring your values. I am confident we can work together to gain self-awareness and facilitate deep healing.

I'm passionate about fostering growth, healing and empowerment for those courageous enough to reach out for help. Together we will process your experiences without judgment and explore the origin of your feelings with compassionate curiosity. I will validate when appropriate, and teach practical coping skills and strategies. I especially enjoy working with medical professionals, marginalized cultural groups, neurodivergent adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, victims of religious trauma and individuals who just feel like they don't fit in. Life can be challenging, confusing and at times, exhausting. You don't have to navigate it alone.

At some point, you may find yourself in need of a little extra support. Maybe someone non-judgmental to listen to you and to hear what you have to say. Perhaps you need a safe space to process something with a therapist who can help you find your own answers. If you are feeling out of control or if you are struggling with life’s challenges, seeking help is an excellent way to start the process of healing. Together, however, we can work collaboratively to identify and reach your goals to create essential changes in your life.

Maybe you’ve noticed that making a change in your life is a difficult. Many people struggle to find their footing in the world at one point or another – this can be a large source of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and stress. I want you to feel at ease to be your most authentic self, and to feel genuinely safe and comfortable as we explore your concerns together. Above all else, I prioritize warmth, comfort, and compassion at the core of the work we do. I promise to tell you honestly and compassionately what you need to hear, even when it might be difficult to face right now.

My specialty lies in working with those who have experienced traumas, both large and small. Many times people see trauma as large life changing events and put aside the smaller things that can leave a mark. I try and explore both of these experiences with my clients, along with their relationships with others and themselves. This can cover a range of topics including, but not limited to, self-esteem, anxiety, boundaries, and self care. My goal is to create a space where clients can explore their emotions on their own timeline not mine or anyone else's.

Life today creates many challenges and obstacles, but also opportunities to grow. Counseling can be a vital part to gaining and maintaining a healthy and well-balanced life. I view therapy as a way to heal through telling your story in a non-judgmental and safe setting. Therapy will give you the tools which will allow you to live your best life. Are you ready to start your counseling journey?

Are you hoping to find someone who will not only listen & support you, but also actively engage with you? Are you new to therapy or maybe had a less than great experience in the past? Therapy can be life-changing, and I am here to create a safe & welcoming space for you to explore what’s happening in your life & connect it to our broader work together. I am a down-to-earth and approachable therapist who understands that life can be complex & challenging for anyone. I believe in focusing less on labels & more on providing practical support & guidance aimed at fitting what YOU need in your ongoing real life.

Are you looking for someone you can truly trust to sit with you and genuinely help? Maybe you have a support system, but they have their own ideas and really can't be objective. Maybe you don't have much support, and that's part of what you're searching for. Either way, I want you to know that I am here to be with you and to be 100% FOR you. I will bring all my training and all of my compassion to our work together. Whether you are sorting through past trauma, or struggle with anxiety or depression - you are not alone. Together we will find real solutions and real healing.

Stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship issues come in many forms and tend to mask our awareness of our strengths and resources. Yet, it is the struggles themselves that help us to change and grow. Understanding this paradox is one way to find meaning and purpose in life. My clients benefit from slowing down, tuning in to their inner wisdom, and finding solutions to the stress, emotional pain, or emptiness they experience. My approach is holistic and integrative to help you identify recurring patterns, heal traumas, and make positive changes in your life and in relationships.

I enjoy combining the Mind Body Soul connection in therapy to create balance in all areas. We often focus on our thoughts and actions and forget about our body and spiritual components. Being able to integrate all aspects of ourselves leads to greater healing especially if we have experienced trauma. Reconnection to the body is an important part of healing and learning to listen to what is is telling us. Spirituality is one aspect of therapy I enjoy most and helping others find their spiritual center along with aiding those who feel "highly sensitive" (empathic) in being able to function and thrive.