Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Radnor, PA
Darlene Marie Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC®
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Radnor, PA 19087
Are you living with anxiety, depression, traumatic memories or struggling in your relationships? I'm here to assure you that regardless of the challenges you're facing, you possess the strength to navigate through them, to evolve, and to gain deeper insights into yourself. YOU desire to be heard, understood, and to ultimately experience a sense of well-being. Your struggles should not define you. Therapy can help you process and feel validated as you embark on your journey of healing. Basic Bliss Life Coaching and Counseling also offers online teen therapy, couples counseling and discounted sessions!
Are you living with anxiety, depression, traumatic memories or struggling in your relationships? I'm here to assure you that regardless of the challenges you're facing, you possess the strength to navigate through them, to evolve, and to gain deeper insights into yourself. YOU desire to be heard, understood, and to ultimately experience a sense of well-being. Your struggles should not define you. Therapy can help you process and feel validated as you embark on your journey of healing. Basic Bliss Life Coaching and Counseling also offers online teen therapy, couples counseling and discounted sessions!
Melanie Gerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Radnor, PA 19087 (Online Only)
Melanie Gerald is a licensed clinical social worker. Melanie prides herself on creating a warm environment for her patients to work through whatever’s causing them distress. She seeks to connect with her patients so they know they’re not alone. Melanie works with patients ages 13-64 and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and a strengths-based approach. Her style is conversational, asking lots of questions and encouraging storytelling. She helps patients unpack their memories, identify what no longer serves them, and develop healthy coping strategies.
Melanie Gerald is a licensed clinical social worker. Melanie prides herself on creating a warm environment for her patients to work through whatever’s causing them distress. She seeks to connect with her patients so they know they’re not alone. Melanie works with patients ages 13-64 and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and a strengths-based approach. Her style is conversational, asking lots of questions and encouraging storytelling. She helps patients unpack their memories, identify what no longer serves them, and develop healthy coping strategies.
Pat Wong Connolly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Radnor, PA 19087
You have good days and bad days. At times, the sadness and stress are overwhelming. Maybe someone important to you has died or you're struggling with a significant relationship or a life transition. Maybe others cannot relate to your loss & you're feeling very alone. You've landed here because you need to talk to someone about it. I specialize in grief and loss. Grief is a natural response to death & loss but this feels like a wilderness you have not explored before and you need some guidance. Are you interested in feeling less overwhelmed & more settled? You don't have to do this on your own.
You have good days and bad days. At times, the sadness and stress are overwhelming. Maybe someone important to you has died or you're struggling with a significant relationship or a life transition. Maybe others cannot relate to your loss & you're feeling very alone. You've landed here because you need to talk to someone about it. I specialize in grief and loss. Grief is a natural response to death & loss but this feels like a wilderness you have not explored before and you need some guidance. Are you interested in feeling less overwhelmed & more settled? You don't have to do this on your own.
Vicki Tornetta Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Radnor, PA 19087
If you are experiencing increased stress, anxiety, depression, or mood changes please contact me. I am an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist and have extensive experience with eating disorders and body image issues. I am interested in helping the whole person, paying attention to the intersection of spiritual, physical, and emotional health-to encourage overall well-being. I believe that the counseling relationship is critical to the healing process, so I strive to create a warm, genuine, understanding, and safe environment, while using evidence-based treatments.
If you are experiencing increased stress, anxiety, depression, or mood changes please contact me. I am an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist and have extensive experience with eating disorders and body image issues. I am interested in helping the whole person, paying attention to the intersection of spiritual, physical, and emotional health-to encourage overall well-being. I believe that the counseling relationship is critical to the healing process, so I strive to create a warm, genuine, understanding, and safe environment, while using evidence-based treatments.
Tari Lyn Getz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Radnor, PA 19087
I began my career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) later in life, and I have great passion for the work I do with my clients. I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist for children/teens, adults, and families. I have worked in out-patient, school-based, in-home, and community settings. With younger children and parents, I often employ the principles of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, focusing on child-directed and parent-directed play. For family therapy, I use a relational approach that is based on positive communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills. I enjoy collaborating with clients on goals.
I began my career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) later in life, and I have great passion for the work I do with my clients. I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist for children/teens, adults, and families. I have worked in out-patient, school-based, in-home, and community settings. With younger children and parents, I often employ the principles of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, focusing on child-directed and parent-directed play. For family therapy, I use a relational approach that is based on positive communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills. I enjoy collaborating with clients on goals.
Jeff Million
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Radnor, PA 19087
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, my aim is to assist individuals struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues by helping them to explore, identify, and better understand factors underlying negative patterns in their lives. I encourage and support my clients in developing personal plans of action to begin to challenge and break free from those patterns.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, my aim is to assist individuals struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues by helping them to explore, identify, and better understand factors underlying negative patterns in their lives. I encourage and support my clients in developing personal plans of action to begin to challenge and break free from those patterns.
Rebecca Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Radnor, PA 19087
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
Kari Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Radnor, PA 19087
I am accepting clients ranging from fourteen years of age and older. I work with individuals, families, and couples. Although I have experience treating an eclectic range of concerns, ideally, my clients may be facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and PTSD. I have great expertise in treating dually-diagnosed clients, substance misuse, and mental health. The stress and hardships that come with these issues are often too much to handle on your own; please let me help.
I am accepting clients ranging from fourteen years of age and older. I work with individuals, families, and couples. Although I have experience treating an eclectic range of concerns, ideally, my clients may be facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and PTSD. I have great expertise in treating dually-diagnosed clients, substance misuse, and mental health. The stress and hardships that come with these issues are often too much to handle on your own; please let me help.
Tara Sullivan-Butrica
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Radnor, PA 19087
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Tara envisions her ideal client as someone who seeks her help with genuine commitment and openness to personal growth and healing. This client may be facing a multitude of challenges, which Tara is prepared to address with her expertise and compassionate approach.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Tara envisions her ideal client as someone who seeks her help with genuine commitment and openness to personal growth and healing. This client may be facing a multitude of challenges, which Tara is prepared to address with her expertise and compassionate approach.
Davd Mueller
MS, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Radnor, PA 19008
Human beings are amazing creatures. Some part of them is always moving them toward health, healing, and wholeness. Sometimes people get stuck – relationships become painful, work becomes stressful, family life becomes overwhelming. It is part of my mission in life to help people get unstuck and assist them in bringing out their best. I have over 35 years of experience in working with individuals., couples, and families. I have worked extensively with Men's Issues. Affairs are painful. Marriages can be saved. I have experience helping couples recover.
Human beings are amazing creatures. Some part of them is always moving them toward health, healing, and wholeness. Sometimes people get stuck – relationships become painful, work becomes stressful, family life becomes overwhelming. It is part of my mission in life to help people get unstuck and assist them in bringing out their best. I have over 35 years of experience in working with individuals., couples, and families. I have worked extensively with Men's Issues. Affairs are painful. Marriages can be saved. I have experience helping couples recover.
Antonietta Delli Carpini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Radnor, PA 19008
I specialize in Trauma treatment for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. Trauma affects all areas of one's life in pervasive and sometimes unexpected ways. I enjoy helping people identify how past events continue to play a part in current patterns, and to work on new and healthy ways of responding to stressors. Other specializations include treating victims of childhood sexual abuse, Dissociative Identity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, children, adolescents, and couples, and working with families to better understand and support their LGBTQIA+ loved ones.
I specialize in Trauma treatment for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. Trauma affects all areas of one's life in pervasive and sometimes unexpected ways. I enjoy helping people identify how past events continue to play a part in current patterns, and to work on new and healthy ways of responding to stressors. Other specializations include treating victims of childhood sexual abuse, Dissociative Identity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, children, adolescents, and couples, and working with families to better understand and support their LGBTQIA+ loved ones.
Tori Conicello-Emery
MA, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Radnor, PA 19087
As a board certified music therapist, I believe creativity is an essential tool for life. Creativity makes us resilient, effective, helps us solve problems, and helps us imagine what is possible. You may be looking for creative ways to approach therapy for you or your child. You or your child may identify as neurodivergent and want to explore ways to manage stress, develop coping strategies, express complex emotions, develop emotional intelligence, and enjoy positive and affirming social experiences. Music creates a rich environment for all of that all while helping individuals build self-esteem and a positive sense of self.
As a board certified music therapist, I believe creativity is an essential tool for life. Creativity makes us resilient, effective, helps us solve problems, and helps us imagine what is possible. You may be looking for creative ways to approach therapy for you or your child. You or your child may identify as neurodivergent and want to explore ways to manage stress, develop coping strategies, express complex emotions, develop emotional intelligence, and enjoy positive and affirming social experiences. Music creates a rich environment for all of that all while helping individuals build self-esteem and a positive sense of self.
Goldman Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Radnor, PA 19087
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
Leslie Hempling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Radnor, PA 19087
Not accepting new clients
Therapy provides a safe, open space where individuals have the freedom to explore ideas and to work through feelings and experiences without fear of judgment. I work with adults ages 18 & up throughout the Philadelphia region and have extensive experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, unresolved grief, histories of abuse, and learning differences. Areas of specialty include major life transitions, family and peer relationships, school and work challenges, transitions to/from college or graduate school, and issues related to identity.
Therapy provides a safe, open space where individuals have the freedom to explore ideas and to work through feelings and experiences without fear of judgment. I work with adults ages 18 & up throughout the Philadelphia region and have extensive experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, unresolved grief, histories of abuse, and learning differences. Areas of specialty include major life transitions, family and peer relationships, school and work challenges, transitions to/from college or graduate school, and issues related to identity.
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Julia Bunch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
Your intense emotions lead you to lash out at people you care about and you don’t always know why. You crave close relationships, but your feelings of unworthiness lead you to push people away before they even have a chance to explain themselves. You might impulsively send a stream of angry text messages to anyone you feel has slighted you, and while you hoped doing so would feel relieving, you're left feeling even more alone. When you're not in deep emotional pain, the emptiness inside you leads you to numb out until you feel nothing at all, or you'll try anything just to feel something, no matter how the risky the outcome may be.
Your intense emotions lead you to lash out at people you care about and you don’t always know why. You crave close relationships, but your feelings of unworthiness lead you to push people away before they even have a chance to explain themselves. You might impulsively send a stream of angry text messages to anyone you feel has slighted you, and while you hoped doing so would feel relieving, you're left feeling even more alone. When you're not in deep emotional pain, the emptiness inside you leads you to numb out until you feel nothing at all, or you'll try anything just to feel something, no matter how the risky the outcome may be.
Christine Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Finding the right support is important. It takes courage to seek help when you are hurting. Perhaps life has brought you challenges and transitions that feel overwhelming, My goal is to meet you where you are and provide a warm and collaborative environment in which you are supported, cared for, and seen. I can provide you with tools to help rebalance your life so that you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Together let’s create the beautiful story of the life your heart knows is possible. Give me a call and let's find out if we are a good fit.
Finding the right support is important. It takes courage to seek help when you are hurting. Perhaps life has brought you challenges and transitions that feel overwhelming, My goal is to meet you where you are and provide a warm and collaborative environment in which you are supported, cared for, and seen. I can provide you with tools to help rebalance your life so that you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Together let’s create the beautiful story of the life your heart knows is possible. Give me a call and let's find out if we are a good fit.
Aparna Sagaram
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Villanova, PA 19085
Are you tired of feeling unheard in your relationship? Maybe you researched how to communicate better or how to avoid conflict. Communication is hard, especially if you were never taught how to communicate or you saw poor communication in your family growing up. Most people are either conflict avoidant or conflict escalators. We want to be somewhere in between.
Are you tired of feeling unheard in your relationship? Maybe you researched how to communicate better or how to avoid conflict. Communication is hard, especially if you were never taught how to communicate or you saw poor communication in your family growing up. Most people are either conflict avoidant or conflict escalators. We want to be somewhere in between.
Jeannette M Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus on providing trauma-informed care. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with the individuals and families I serve. I am strengths-based and work to empower individuals to make change and regain control in their lives. With a training background in treating individuals who have been impacted by trauma, I understand that healing, finding peace, making change and recovery is a process that takes time.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus on providing trauma-informed care. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with the individuals and families I serve. I am strengths-based and work to empower individuals to make change and regain control in their lives. With a training background in treating individuals who have been impacted by trauma, I understand that healing, finding peace, making change and recovery is a process that takes time.
Ruthi S Lynn
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Ultimate goal: To help parents have amazing relationships with their kids, see themselves as leaders to their children and to build the next generation strong, moral and passionate. I dream of being able to imbue parents and children of today with a sense of confidence, clarity and love for their role in life. I love to work with kids who may be struggling with low self esteem, anxiety issues, ADHD and family relationships. We all struggle, we are all in need of a deep connection to our purpose. I want to provide a high quality, relevant therapeutic relationship that can be a guide and source of stability amidst turbulent times.
Ultimate goal: To help parents have amazing relationships with their kids, see themselves as leaders to their children and to build the next generation strong, moral and passionate. I dream of being able to imbue parents and children of today with a sense of confidence, clarity and love for their role in life. I love to work with kids who may be struggling with low self esteem, anxiety issues, ADHD and family relationships. We all struggle, we are all in need of a deep connection to our purpose. I want to provide a high quality, relevant therapeutic relationship that can be a guide and source of stability amidst turbulent times.
Illumination Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wayne, PA 19080 (Online Only)
We are passionate about working with adults who struggle with the social, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to the diagnoses of ASD, ADD/ADHD, learning differences, parenting stressors and strategies, coping skills, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, feelings of overwhelming stress, and grief/loss, trauma and PTSD.
We are passionate about working with adults who struggle with the social, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to the diagnoses of ASD, ADD/ADHD, learning differences, parenting stressors and strategies, coping skills, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, feelings of overwhelming stress, and grief/loss, trauma and PTSD.
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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.