Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Dunbar, WV

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Dr. Jerica Wesley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ALPS
Verified Verified
Dunbar, WV 25064
In a society that often celebrates pushing limits and wearing masks to conceal our struggles, I believe it's time to unveil the true depth of our emotions and challenges. As a dedicated mental health counselor, I am committed to creating a safe space where individuals can remove their masks, explore their vulnerabilities, and embark on a journey towards holistic wellness.
In a society that often celebrates pushing limits and wearing masks to conceal our struggles, I believe it's time to unveil the true depth of our emotions and challenges. As a dedicated mental health counselor, I am committed to creating a safe space where individuals can remove their masks, explore their vulnerabilities, and embark on a journey towards holistic wellness.
(304) 301-5573 View (304) 301-5573

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Maddy Murphy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, WV 25301
I provide mental health care that is gender-affirming, trauma informed, and culturally sensitive. My primary clinical interests include anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality, relationship conflicts, family/parenting dynamics, and trauma. I see individuals (12 years and older) and families. I am currently working toward licensure.
I provide mental health care that is gender-affirming, trauma informed, and culturally sensitive. My primary clinical interests include anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality, relationship conflicts, family/parenting dynamics, and trauma. I see individuals (12 years and older) and families. I am currently working toward licensure.
(304) 407-4281 View (304) 407-4281
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HomeTown Professional Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25305  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Angguna Rowe. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located in West Virginia. I work with individuals and couples on topics such as life transitions, anger management, challenges at work or school, grief, identity, and more. I particularly enjoy working with working professionals, college students, women, and men in midlife, helping them adjust to new life stages and navigate the many stressors that come with this aspect of life.
Hello, my name is Angguna Rowe. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located in West Virginia. I work with individuals and couples on topics such as life transitions, anger management, challenges at work or school, grief, identity, and more. I particularly enjoy working with working professionals, college students, women, and men in midlife, helping them adjust to new life stages and navigate the many stressors that come with this aspect of life.
(304) 396-0302 View (304) 396-0302
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River Valley Associates
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301  (Online Only)
I started River Valley Associates in 2007. We now have 3 clinicians, with a range of specialties and styles. Please see our website to see more information at rivervalleyassociates.com. I enjoy helping my clients discover more productive and healthier ways of dealing with issues in their lives. I help them increase their self-awareness and find a more authentic center, which creates confidence in making better choices in their lives. My approach is client-centered, and I utilized a variety of techniques including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies.
I started River Valley Associates in 2007. We now have 3 clinicians, with a range of specialties and styles. Please see our website to see more information at rivervalleyassociates.com. I enjoy helping my clients discover more productive and healthier ways of dealing with issues in their lives. I help them increase their self-awareness and find a more authentic center, which creates confidence in making better choices in their lives. My approach is client-centered, and I utilized a variety of techniques including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies.
(304) 397-5477 View (304) 397-5477
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Teresa B Stire
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" --Brene Brown. I realize that starting therapy can be a vulnerable and sometimes intimidating experience, which is why I work to create a safe space where you and I can work collaboratively to explore your concerns and help you move forward. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad? Do you need help in setting healthy boundaries or working through past traumas and experiences? I enjoy helping adults and adolescents process thoughts and life experiences to gain insight, make positive life changes, and improve mood.
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" --Brene Brown. I realize that starting therapy can be a vulnerable and sometimes intimidating experience, which is why I work to create a safe space where you and I can work collaboratively to explore your concerns and help you move forward. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad? Do you need help in setting healthy boundaries or working through past traumas and experiences? I enjoy helping adults and adolescents process thoughts and life experiences to gain insight, make positive life changes, and improve mood.
(304) 244-0394 View (304) 244-0394
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Tim Whetzel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301  (Online Only)
“Midway along the journey of our life I woke to find myself in a dark wood, for I had wandered off from the straight path." This sentence encapsulates the feelings many clients bring to therapy, the culmination of years of existential angst, an accumulation of guilt, anxiety, loss, among a myriad of other experiences which have inflicted pain and suffering. My experience working with clients in exploring their unique symptoms, be it depression, anxiety, etc., is to not rush headlong into an immediate remedy of the symptoms, rather the exploration of how these symptoms may be trying to inform in new ways of approaching life.
“Midway along the journey of our life I woke to find myself in a dark wood, for I had wandered off from the straight path." This sentence encapsulates the feelings many clients bring to therapy, the culmination of years of existential angst, an accumulation of guilt, anxiety, loss, among a myriad of other experiences which have inflicted pain and suffering. My experience working with clients in exploring their unique symptoms, be it depression, anxiety, etc., is to not rush headlong into an immediate remedy of the symptoms, rather the exploration of how these symptoms may be trying to inform in new ways of approaching life.
(681) 201-3324 View (681) 201-3324
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Katelin Fullerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love helping clients to connect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. I work from a framework that explores the ways that early experiences can shape current patterns of relating. My work is also guided by the understanding that many clients' difficulties are impacted by systems of oppression such as racism, transphobia, homophobia, and gender discrimination. Most importantly, this space centers on you and what you're bringing into it; I'm not here to judge, criticize, or fix you, but instead support you in learning about your own internal world.
I love helping clients to connect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. I work from a framework that explores the ways that early experiences can shape current patterns of relating. My work is also guided by the understanding that many clients' difficulties are impacted by systems of oppression such as racism, transphobia, homophobia, and gender discrimination. Most importantly, this space centers on you and what you're bringing into it; I'm not here to judge, criticize, or fix you, but instead support you in learning about your own internal world.
(443) 331-9368 View (443) 331-9368
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Joan Alden Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CSAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25302
I am here to help you heal the distress you are feeling coming from anxiety, depression addiction, trauma, PTSD or family problems. It can be hard to connect with a therapist at first. You don't know this person and how are you going to feel trusting and secure with a stranger? Yet you are in pain and need help. It is just a first step, one that does not have to lead to commitment. You are in charge and are simply "auditioning" to see if this connection feels good and helpful.
I am here to help you heal the distress you are feeling coming from anxiety, depression addiction, trauma, PTSD or family problems. It can be hard to connect with a therapist at first. You don't know this person and how are you going to feel trusting and secure with a stranger? Yet you are in pain and need help. It is just a first step, one that does not have to lead to commitment. You are in charge and are simply "auditioning" to see if this connection feels good and helpful.
(703) 282-1642 View (703) 282-1642
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Christina Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ALPS
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301
Peace of Mind Therapy & Wellness is an independent private practice in Charleston, WV. At my practice, I am dedicated to providing quality counseling services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I have over 12 plus years of experience in the Mental Health field working in multiple settings including hospital, community, educational, and private practice. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues. My therapy style is warm, interactive, and empowering. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Peace of Mind Therapy & Wellness is an independent private practice in Charleston, WV. At my practice, I am dedicated to providing quality counseling services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I have over 12 plus years of experience in the Mental Health field working in multiple settings including hospital, community, educational, and private practice. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues. My therapy style is warm, interactive, and empowering. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
(304) 621-6220 View (304) 621-6220
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Diane Briers Hendricks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301
I work predominantly with adults ages 21-81. About 20% of my practice consists of families or couples. Common themes for therapy are family conflict, romantic relationships or lack of, chronic illness, anxiety and depression.
I work predominantly with adults ages 21-81. About 20% of my practice consists of families or couples. Common themes for therapy are family conflict, romantic relationships or lack of, chronic illness, anxiety and depression.
(304) 301-5116 View (304) 301-5116
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Ben Redmond
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in your life, your past, your anxiety, depression, anger, apathy, overwhelm, grief, or PTSD? Life is a challenging journey. As a man, it's hard to seek help or express vulnerability, but you don't have to carry the weight of your struggles alone. I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can find the support and guidance to fix the problem. If you fully invest in this process, expect to feel lighter, more effective, efficient, powerful, and clear about where you want to go and what you want to do with your life and/or parenthood. While I specialize in men, I love serving people of all kinds.
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in your life, your past, your anxiety, depression, anger, apathy, overwhelm, grief, or PTSD? Life is a challenging journey. As a man, it's hard to seek help or express vulnerability, but you don't have to carry the weight of your struggles alone. I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can find the support and guidance to fix the problem. If you fully invest in this process, expect to feel lighter, more effective, efficient, powerful, and clear about where you want to go and what you want to do with your life and/or parenthood. While I specialize in men, I love serving people of all kinds.
(304) 892-8213 View (304) 892-8213
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Michael Saferin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, WV 25301  (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Are you looking to make the leap towards overall self improvement? Do you feel like your marriage or relationship is not going anywhere, but you love the person you are with? As a mental health counselor, Michael can offer you an affordable option for therapy in a safe, welcoming, and warm environment all in the comfort of your home via telehealth. Specific areas of interest include working with men who are struggling with identity, depression, sexual issues and anxiety. Michael is licensed in the States of Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Are you looking to make the leap towards overall self improvement? Do you feel like your marriage or relationship is not going anywhere, but you love the person you are with? As a mental health counselor, Michael can offer you an affordable option for therapy in a safe, welcoming, and warm environment all in the comfort of your home via telehealth. Specific areas of interest include working with men who are struggling with identity, depression, sexual issues and anxiety. Michael is licensed in the States of Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia.
(443) 331-5768 View (443) 331-5768
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Travis Hogbin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charleston, WV 25302
I want to help you be YOU. I want to help you find your voice, your agency, and your strengths. The better we know ourselves—the more honest we are with ourselves—the better we can make change. People are nuanced, complex, and more capable than we realize; the tools you need are already there, and I want to help you use them.
I want to help you be YOU. I want to help you find your voice, your agency, and your strengths. The better we know ourselves—the more honest we are with ourselves—the better we can make change. People are nuanced, complex, and more capable than we realize; the tools you need are already there, and I want to help you use them.
(304) 903-6487 View (304) 903-6487
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Casey Day
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC , ALPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Albans, WV 25177
I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship. My approach is rooted in creativity and flexibility, allowing us to tailor your sessions to your unique preferences and individual needs. I am passionate about embracing cultural diversity and fostering an environment that is supportive, safe, and free of judgment.
I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship. My approach is rooted in creativity and flexibility, allowing us to tailor your sessions to your unique preferences and individual needs. I am passionate about embracing cultural diversity and fostering an environment that is supportive, safe, and free of judgment.
(304) 760-9945 View (304) 760-9945
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KPCC Counseling
Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301
KPCC Counseling - Voted #1 Counseling Center in West Virginia two years in a row. Convenient locations, free parking, flexible scheduling. KPCC Counseling has licensed counselors who are well trained in a number of different kinds of counseling. We match you and your goals with the counselor who will be the best fit for you. Our counselors are known for being positive, open, accepting, and available. Kathy Muscari- Andy Counts - Vanessa Landgrave- Sarah Stanley - Kerrie Harris - Paige Winfree - Jaime Richmond - Bessie Tadlock-Jimenez - Susan Armentrout - Pamela Blue- Brittany Powell- Hollie McClanahan.
KPCC Counseling - Voted #1 Counseling Center in West Virginia two years in a row. Convenient locations, free parking, flexible scheduling. KPCC Counseling has licensed counselors who are well trained in a number of different kinds of counseling. We match you and your goals with the counselor who will be the best fit for you. Our counselors are known for being positive, open, accepting, and available. Kathy Muscari- Andy Counts - Vanessa Landgrave- Sarah Stanley - Kerrie Harris - Paige Winfree - Jaime Richmond - Bessie Tadlock-Jimenez - Susan Armentrout - Pamela Blue- Brittany Powell- Hollie McClanahan.
(304) 519-0960 View (304) 519-0960
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Amy Williams Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC, RYT-200, EAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, WV 25311  (Online Only)
I work with highly sensitive, empathic individuals - creatives, therapists, teachers, social activists and healers. If you want to heal family of origin or painful childhood memories OR you seek better communication and coping skills > Let's start! Sessions include safe space, skillful questions, and a CBT approach - along with mindfulness, creativity, and nature-based practices. Each session begins with a short breath practice (optional). I have committed to my own learning/healing and helping others for 25 years. Sessions also include solution-focused steps & homework. I would love to support you in creating a life you love.
I work with highly sensitive, empathic individuals - creatives, therapists, teachers, social activists and healers. If you want to heal family of origin or painful childhood memories OR you seek better communication and coping skills > Let's start! Sessions include safe space, skillful questions, and a CBT approach - along with mindfulness, creativity, and nature-based practices. Each session begins with a short breath practice (optional). I have committed to my own learning/healing and helping others for 25 years. Sessions also include solution-focused steps & homework. I would love to support you in creating a life you love.
(704) 350-2929 View (704) 350-2929
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Conversations With A Clinician
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301  (Online Only)
Hey, Hey, Hey Strong Friend! How are you really doing? Are you tired of being sick and tired? Overwhelmed with trying to figure life out on your own? Does it seem like one thing after another continues to take place and you just can't seem to get a hold on any situation. Are you looking for the right skills, strategies and routines? Do you wish that there was someone in your life like YOU, someone that just gets it? Someone caring and concerned, willing to just listen and provide you with the feedback necessary to help you go from surviving to thriving.
Hey, Hey, Hey Strong Friend! How are you really doing? Are you tired of being sick and tired? Overwhelmed with trying to figure life out on your own? Does it seem like one thing after another continues to take place and you just can't seem to get a hold on any situation. Are you looking for the right skills, strategies and routines? Do you wish that there was someone in your life like YOU, someone that just gets it? Someone caring and concerned, willing to just listen and provide you with the feedback necessary to help you go from surviving to thriving.
(614) 810-4783 View (614) 810-4783
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Malina Pauline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301  (Online Only)
Malina provides services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Her therapeutic approach leans heavily on psychodynamic theory while using other modalities based on the unique and specific needs of her clients. She engages through elements of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Family Systems Therapy, among others.
Malina provides services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Her therapeutic approach leans heavily on psychodynamic theory while using other modalities based on the unique and specific needs of her clients. She engages through elements of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Family Systems Therapy, among others.
(970) 710-3733 View (970) 710-3733
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Haica Rosenfeld
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Charleston, WV 25304  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in FL, VT & can work with people in 37 other states (please ask) as a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist & Approved Consultant by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. I specialize in treating Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body Image Healing & have worked with clients at all stages of recovery. I have a passion & calling for helping those who struggle with their relationship with food & body, chronic dieting or restricting, binge eating & offer psychotherapy that incorporates Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Health at Every Size & Intuitive Eating principles.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in FL, VT & can work with people in 37 other states (please ask) as a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist & Approved Consultant by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. I specialize in treating Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body Image Healing & have worked with clients at all stages of recovery. I have a passion & calling for helping those who struggle with their relationship with food & body, chronic dieting or restricting, binge eating & offer psychotherapy that incorporates Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Health at Every Size & Intuitive Eating principles.
(305) 501-4076 View (305) 501-4076
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Melba Natasha Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LIMHP, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charleston, WV 25301  (Online Only)
M. Natasha Sanchez, MSW, LIMHP, LICSW, is a community based therapist providing services to those seeking to improve their relationships with others, change or eliminate troubling behaviors and habits, improve their control over mood and anxiety, perform better at school or work, adjust to difficult life events/transitions, and those who simply wish to gain insight into their personal past in order to welcome a bright and more honest future. Natasha's orientation to counseling is relationship based (collaborative), flexible, respectful and confidential.
M. Natasha Sanchez, MSW, LIMHP, LICSW, is a community based therapist providing services to those seeking to improve their relationships with others, change or eliminate troubling behaviors and habits, improve their control over mood and anxiety, perform better at school or work, adjust to difficult life events/transitions, and those who simply wish to gain insight into their personal past in order to welcome a bright and more honest future. Natasha's orientation to counseling is relationship based (collaborative), flexible, respectful and confidential.
(402) 307-6101 View (402) 307-6101

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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.