Multicultural Therapists in Miami, FL

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Monica Vegas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33129
My multicultural background and personal experiences allow me to understand the challenges bridging cultural and language gaps.
What do you want right now? Are you searching for something that keeps slipping away? Are you feeling stuck, sad, anxious or scared? Psychotherapy can help you discover what you may not see about yourself and your behavior. In my practice I work with people who are seeking change, self-understanding and greater fulfillment in their lives. Psychotherapy can be instrumental to help you establish better relationships, process conflict and deal with questions of self-worth. With warmth and dedicated attention I strive to be respectful, open and curious. I create a space where people can explore their internal world and speak freely.
My multicultural background and personal experiences allow me to understand the challenges bridging cultural and language gaps.
What do you want right now? Are you searching for something that keeps slipping away? Are you feeling stuck, sad, anxious or scared? Psychotherapy can help you discover what you may not see about yourself and your behavior. In my practice I work with people who are seeking change, self-understanding and greater fulfillment in their lives. Psychotherapy can be instrumental to help you establish better relationships, process conflict and deal with questions of self-worth. With warmth and dedicated attention I strive to be respectful, open and curious. I create a space where people can explore their internal world and speak freely.
(646) 791-2819 View (646) 791-2819
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Andrea Stachniewicz
Counselor, MA, EdM, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33130  (Online Only)
Andrea approaches her clinical work through a lens that is multicultural, feminist, systemic, and trauma informed - allowing for clients respective identities and lived experience within complex social systems to be reflected throughout the entire therapeutic process.
Andrea (Hall) Stachniewicz MA, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing specialized treatment for individual therapy. Andrea obtained her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, and has been affiliated with institutions such as Mt. Sinai Hospital and The New York State Psychiatric Institute. Andrea is also an elected official in Queens, NY and uses her platform to advocate for investment in community mental health initiatives and increasing accessibility to mental health services for the working class.
Andrea approaches her clinical work through a lens that is multicultural, feminist, systemic, and trauma informed - allowing for clients respective identities and lived experience within complex social systems to be reflected throughout the entire therapeutic process.
Andrea (Hall) Stachniewicz MA, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing specialized treatment for individual therapy. Andrea obtained her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, and has been affiliated with institutions such as Mt. Sinai Hospital and The New York State Psychiatric Institute. Andrea is also an elected official in Queens, NY and uses her platform to advocate for investment in community mental health initiatives and increasing accessibility to mental health services for the working class.
(516) 494-4022 View (516) 494-4022
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Bill Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33196  (Online Only)
I incorporate mindfulness based strategies and I have extensive experience in multicultural counseling as well as sex therapy, including kink, consensual non-monogamy and polyamory awareness.
You may be experiencing a period of mental unrest and uncertainty. When you have the space and willingness to reflect on past traumas and experiences to understand their impact on your current circumstances, you gain a new awareness that often leads to powerful insights. As a licensed clinical psychologist who understands the need for inner healing first, it is my goal to support you in identifying core sources of pain, confusion, fear, and stress in order to get to the root cause of the issue. By working with you to form a deeper sense of clarity, I am able to guide you in taking the next steps along your journey of self discovery
I incorporate mindfulness based strategies and I have extensive experience in multicultural counseling as well as sex therapy, including kink, consensual non-monogamy and polyamory awareness.
You may be experiencing a period of mental unrest and uncertainty. When you have the space and willingness to reflect on past traumas and experiences to understand their impact on your current circumstances, you gain a new awareness that often leads to powerful insights. As a licensed clinical psychologist who understands the need for inner healing first, it is my goal to support you in identifying core sources of pain, confusion, fear, and stress in order to get to the root cause of the issue. By working with you to form a deeper sense of clarity, I am able to guide you in taking the next steps along your journey of self discovery
(954) 833-8550 View (954) 833-8550
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Dorothy L. Milton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33136  (Online Only)
I have experience working in substance abuse, multicultural and religious/spiritual environments (ministers, chaplains, Clinical Pastoral Education Students).
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or experiencing low self-esteem due to life circumstances or a life transition? Are you overwhelmed with self-defeating behaviors or thoughts? Are you struggling with substance abuse? Today is a day to start a new beginning.
I have experience working in substance abuse, multicultural and religious/spiritual environments (ministers, chaplains, Clinical Pastoral Education Students).
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or experiencing low self-esteem due to life circumstances or a life transition? Are you overwhelmed with self-defeating behaviors or thoughts? Are you struggling with substance abuse? Today is a day to start a new beginning.
(305) 376-7075 View (305) 376-7075
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Susan Webster
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, MEd
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130  (Online Only)
I can help in managing depression, anxiety, multicultural or ethnic identity, relationship, early motherhood and fertility concerns.
Hello, I’m Dr. Susan Webster, a licensed clinical psychologist for over 20 years. I provide solution-focused therapy approaches. These include psychodynamic, family-systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight into their behaviors, and develop skills and strategies to help overcome challenges. I have graduate degrees from the University of Virginia, and the University of Oxford.
I can help in managing depression, anxiety, multicultural or ethnic identity, relationship, early motherhood and fertility concerns.
Hello, I’m Dr. Susan Webster, a licensed clinical psychologist for over 20 years. I provide solution-focused therapy approaches. These include psychodynamic, family-systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight into their behaviors, and develop skills and strategies to help overcome challenges. I have graduate degrees from the University of Virginia, and the University of Oxford.
(786) 767-5410 View (786) 767-5410
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Ana Maria Leon Gomez Matute
MSc, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130
The latter provides me with a unique personal and professional combination that allows my work to be knowledgeable, multicultural, bilingual, and empathetic.
My lifetime time passion has been working alongside those that at a certain point in their life seek support, acceptance and guidance. I see the therapeutic process as a shared journey, whether it is with an individual, a family, or a group. I incorporate in my work different therapeutic styles and provide a safe space for you to process your experiences. Because of my work with families, I also understand the need to be able to detect early academic and behavior difficulties in their children. The Mental Health Evaluation does just that. The earlier the detection of those difficulties the more successful that child will be in life.
The latter provides me with a unique personal and professional combination that allows my work to be knowledgeable, multicultural, bilingual, and empathetic.
My lifetime time passion has been working alongside those that at a certain point in their life seek support, acceptance and guidance. I see the therapeutic process as a shared journey, whether it is with an individual, a family, or a group. I incorporate in my work different therapeutic styles and provide a safe space for you to process your experiences. Because of my work with families, I also understand the need to be able to detect early academic and behavior difficulties in their children. The Mental Health Evaluation does just that. The earlier the detection of those difficulties the more successful that child will be in life.
(786) 551-4758 View (786) 551-4758
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Rosemarie Barbalace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33129
I’m a multicultural and multilingual therapist who keeps it real. I’m trained in yoga and mindfulness and have experience working in high schools as well as clinics throughout NYC and NJ, bringing mindfulness on-the-go and helping people recognize the skills or techniques they need to move forward. As a first-generation American who grew up in a multicultural family, I integrate this perspective in helping others realize their unique goals and dreams. Together, we can explore and uncover topics such as personal development, emotions, facing your fears, oppression, anxiety, navigating relationships, and family issues.
I’m a multicultural and multilingual therapist who keeps it real. I’m trained in yoga and mindfulness and have experience working in high schools as well as clinics throughout NYC and NJ, bringing mindfulness on-the-go and helping people recognize the skills or techniques they need to move forward. As a first-generation American who grew up in a multicultural family, I integrate this perspective in helping others realize their unique goals and dreams. Together, we can explore and uncover topics such as personal development, emotions, facing your fears, oppression, anxiety, navigating relationships, and family issues.
(862) 247-4606 View (862) 247-4606
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Rachna Buxani-Mirpuri
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33157
The only person who can defeat you is YOU. Most of us have endured, been broken and suffered hardships. In my 16 years of practice nationally and internationally in government and private settings, I have assisted my clients to move forward and grow stronger each day by empowering them. My biggest strength is my multicultural counseling experience which makes me especially empathic to cultural differences in the context of mental health issues amongst clients. Working with client’s hand in hand, I support them in the process of change and to improve their overall satisfaction of life.
The only person who can defeat you is YOU. Most of us have endured, been broken and suffered hardships. In my 16 years of practice nationally and internationally in government and private settings, I have assisted my clients to move forward and grow stronger each day by empowering them. My biggest strength is my multicultural counseling experience which makes me especially empathic to cultural differences in the context of mental health issues amongst clients. Working with client’s hand in hand, I support them in the process of change and to improve their overall satisfaction of life.
(786) 442-2076 View (786) 442-2076
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Asya Grigorieva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33102
Being an immigrant myself, I love working with locals and immigrants from different backgrounds and work well with multicultural individuals and couples/dyads.
Do you feel you have it all/have enough, but do not feel satisfied, content, happy, or at peace? Do you want to find meaning and purpose in your life? Do you want to examine the root causes of your emotional suffering instead of putting a bandaid on your symptoms? If so, I invite you to schedule a 20-minute consultation with me to begin exploring your transformation. I can help you to learn to trust yourself, discern what you have and don't have control/responsibility over, and find your center/ true north, which you can utilize to make decisions more effectively and flow through life's ups and downs with more ease.
Being an immigrant myself, I love working with locals and immigrants from different backgrounds and work well with multicultural individuals and couples/dyads.
Do you feel you have it all/have enough, but do not feel satisfied, content, happy, or at peace? Do you want to find meaning and purpose in your life? Do you want to examine the root causes of your emotional suffering instead of putting a bandaid on your symptoms? If so, I invite you to schedule a 20-minute consultation with me to begin exploring your transformation. I can help you to learn to trust yourself, discern what you have and don't have control/responsibility over, and find your center/ true north, which you can utilize to make decisions more effectively and flow through life's ups and downs with more ease.
(415) 935-4922 View (415) 935-4922
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Mailyn C Paredes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33193  (Online Only)
As a Hispanic - American female, I am sensitive about multicultural therapeutic practices.
I am passionate about solution - focused counseling. I believe in assisting others in identifying realistic therapy goals and helping them embark on interpersonal change. Therapy is an opportunity to gain insight into who we are, learn about our strengths, patterns, develop better coping skills, and ultimately learn ways to improve ourselves in order to achieve a greater potential in our community.
As a Hispanic - American female, I am sensitive about multicultural therapeutic practices.
I am passionate about solution - focused counseling. I believe in assisting others in identifying realistic therapy goals and helping them embark on interpersonal change. Therapy is an opportunity to gain insight into who we are, learn about our strengths, patterns, develop better coping skills, and ultimately learn ways to improve ourselves in order to achieve a greater potential in our community.
(561) 867-8505 View (561) 867-8505
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Nesreen Alsoraimi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33101  (Online Only)
With roots in humanistic and multicultural studies, I offer unconditional acceptance and caring for my clients.
At the core of healing and growth is a solid and caring relationship with oneself and others. I aim to foster this while addressing your specific needs. I honor each individual I meet with and take a uniquely tailored and collaborative approach to therapy. Pursuing your goals with creativity, compassion and humor can help make the "work" of therapy flow more naturally and comfortably. I can help you gain insight in addressing various aspects of your individualized healing process holistically, which may include expressive art therapy, nature therapy, relational-cultural therapy as well as more traditional approaches.
With roots in humanistic and multicultural studies, I offer unconditional acceptance and caring for my clients.
At the core of healing and growth is a solid and caring relationship with oneself and others. I aim to foster this while addressing your specific needs. I honor each individual I meet with and take a uniquely tailored and collaborative approach to therapy. Pursuing your goals with creativity, compassion and humor can help make the "work" of therapy flow more naturally and comfortably. I can help you gain insight in addressing various aspects of your individualized healing process holistically, which may include expressive art therapy, nature therapy, relational-cultural therapy as well as more traditional approaches.
(858) 212-0929 View (858) 212-0929
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Melissa Stephanie Beaulieu
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33107  (Online Only)
I also use mindfulness, biofeedback, multicultural approaches, family systems, and teach coping skills.
In my experience most clients with relationship issues, social anxiety, depression, low self esteem and substance use issues have an underlying trauma they have yet to process. I use trauma informed interventions (EMDR,) CBT, AEDP, family systems and provide tools and exercises clients can do to maximize their therapeutic results. I also teach relaxation and coping skills during sessions.
I also use mindfulness, biofeedback, multicultural approaches, family systems, and teach coping skills.
In my experience most clients with relationship issues, social anxiety, depression, low self esteem and substance use issues have an underlying trauma they have yet to process. I use trauma informed interventions (EMDR,) CBT, AEDP, family systems and provide tools and exercises clients can do to maximize their therapeutic results. I also teach relaxation and coping skills during sessions.
(954) 869-4852 View (954) 869-4852
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Serenity Thoughts LLC
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33125  (Online Only)
My clinical experience has brought me to focus on Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Multicultural Issues, Suicidal Ideation and Trauma.
Welcome! My name is Charita Cheever and I aim to work with our wonderful BIPOC community. If this is your first time participating in therapy or if you are returning to your process, you’re in the right place. In the first session, we will explore your needs and how you may get the most out of your experience. With goal setting, clients are provided a chance to become active participants in their therapy process, which promotes increased confidence and ways to measure progress.
My clinical experience has brought me to focus on Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Multicultural Issues, Suicidal Ideation and Trauma.
Welcome! My name is Charita Cheever and I aim to work with our wonderful BIPOC community. If this is your first time participating in therapy or if you are returning to your process, you’re in the right place. In the first session, we will explore your needs and how you may get the most out of your experience. With goal setting, clients are provided a chance to become active participants in their therapy process, which promotes increased confidence and ways to measure progress.
(813) 536-3855 View (813) 536-3855
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Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33101  (Online Only)
My approach to therapy comes from a Feminist, Multicultural, Interpersonal perspective that emphasizes collaboration, clarifying how life experiences and context impact how we relate to ourselves and others, and channeling of strengths and creativity to help you move from surviving to thriving.
Hi! I am Dr. Dani, and I am a Jewish Queer Psychologist and Florida Native that helps Jewish, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC folx live full and brave lives. I offer virtual therapy in Florida and worldwide coaching services as part of my practice, Brave Space Psychology. I know what it’s like to doubt your path, to feel overwhelmed by political and minority stress, and to want a values-driven life. I will partner with you to learn to trust your inner wisdom, build your confidence in advocating for your needs, build fulfilling relationships, and learn to bravely share yourself authentically with the world.
My approach to therapy comes from a Feminist, Multicultural, Interpersonal perspective that emphasizes collaboration, clarifying how life experiences and context impact how we relate to ourselves and others, and channeling of strengths and creativity to help you move from surviving to thriving.
Hi! I am Dr. Dani, and I am a Jewish Queer Psychologist and Florida Native that helps Jewish, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC folx live full and brave lives. I offer virtual therapy in Florida and worldwide coaching services as part of my practice, Brave Space Psychology. I know what it’s like to doubt your path, to feel overwhelmed by political and minority stress, and to want a values-driven life. I will partner with you to learn to trust your inner wisdom, build your confidence in advocating for your needs, build fulfilling relationships, and learn to bravely share yourself authentically with the world.
(813) 669-7119 View (813) 669-7119
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Shantay Smith Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33109
I know that reaching out for therapy support can be a scary, yet tremendous first step. You don't have to go through the process alone. Together, we'll create a warm, healthy therapeutic relationship. I want to understand from your point of view. I'll also help you to identify things that can be changed within your environments to help resolve conflicts and alleviate feelings of frustration, anger, sadness, stress and anxiety. Although I offer specialized support to clients of color (See the Client Focus section of my profile), my expertise is multicultural counseling, and my clients are from all ethnic backgrounds.
I know that reaching out for therapy support can be a scary, yet tremendous first step. You don't have to go through the process alone. Together, we'll create a warm, healthy therapeutic relationship. I want to understand from your point of view. I'll also help you to identify things that can be changed within your environments to help resolve conflicts and alleviate feelings of frustration, anger, sadness, stress and anxiety. Although I offer specialized support to clients of color (See the Client Focus section of my profile), my expertise is multicultural counseling, and my clients are from all ethnic backgrounds.
(678) 996-5981 View (678) 996-5981
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Zen Counseling & Consulting Services
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, ACS, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33125  (Online Only)
Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, stress management, multicultural issues, sexual/gender identity issues, I’m here to help.
Hello and welcome to Zen Counseling & Consulting Services. I’m Courtney. Have you been to other supposed “LGBT friendly” therapists and felt like they could not relate? Are you stuck in a perpetual cycle of depression and anxiety? Or maybe you are using drugs and/or alcohol to cope with life’s many stressors? Whatever the reason, I’m here to help. You may be asking, “is therapy right for me?” Absolutely! Therapy is a great self-care tool.
Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, stress management, multicultural issues, sexual/gender identity issues, I’m here to help.
Hello and welcome to Zen Counseling & Consulting Services. I’m Courtney. Have you been to other supposed “LGBT friendly” therapists and felt like they could not relate? Are you stuck in a perpetual cycle of depression and anxiety? Or maybe you are using drugs and/or alcohol to cope with life’s many stressors? Whatever the reason, I’m here to help. You may be asking, “is therapy right for me?” Absolutely! Therapy is a great self-care tool.
(954) 231-1308 View (954) 231-1308
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Mental Health & Art Therapy LLC
Art Therapist, MA, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33160
Framed by a multicultural perspective, my goal is to educate, inspire wellness, and promote healing as well as reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues.
I received a dual master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Clinical Psychophysiology at the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences at Saybrook University. My practice integrates cognitive-behavioral approaches with art therapy, neuroscience, and mindfulness. Treatment plans are tailored to meet the client's individual needs.
Framed by a multicultural perspective, my goal is to educate, inspire wellness, and promote healing as well as reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues.
I received a dual master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Clinical Psychophysiology at the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences at Saybrook University. My practice integrates cognitive-behavioral approaches with art therapy, neuroscience, and mindfulness. Treatment plans are tailored to meet the client's individual needs.
(786) 420-6686 View (786) 420-6686
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Susanne Haase
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33101  (Online Only)
Whether you struggle with the debilitating impact of OCD or with depression, anxiety, trauma, or basic life challenges, I use evidence-based treatments and a warm, collaborative approach to foster positive change. I provide a safe space where you are heard and understood; I meet you where you are to help you understand your behavior patterns, learn practical skills to manage your symptoms, and to live in line with what you value most. My goal is to help you feel better and confident in your ability to live your best life. I offer sessions in English, Spanish, and French with multicultural sensitivity based in my own background.
Whether you struggle with the debilitating impact of OCD or with depression, anxiety, trauma, or basic life challenges, I use evidence-based treatments and a warm, collaborative approach to foster positive change. I provide a safe space where you are heard and understood; I meet you where you are to help you understand your behavior patterns, learn practical skills to manage your symptoms, and to live in line with what you value most. My goal is to help you feel better and confident in your ability to live your best life. I offer sessions in English, Spanish, and French with multicultural sensitivity based in my own background.
(305) 614-7938 View (305) 614-7938
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Renata M S Teixeira Da Silva
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33126
Renata Teixeira Da Silva is a multicultural psychotherapist, able to assist patients in four languages English/Portuguese/French/Spanish, working with children, adolescents and adults with proven results. She has psychoanalytic trainings in several countries and have worked with the Miami-Dade schools, providing mental health treatment to students and their families. Renata also helped individuals presenting addictions, psychotic disorders, depression and anxiety, through the development of their higher self-esteem and impulse control.
Renata Teixeira Da Silva is a multicultural psychotherapist, able to assist patients in four languages English/Portuguese/French/Spanish, working with children, adolescents and adults with proven results. She has psychoanalytic trainings in several countries and have worked with the Miami-Dade schools, providing mental health treatment to students and their families. Renata also helped individuals presenting addictions, psychotic disorders, depression and anxiety, through the development of their higher self-esteem and impulse control.
(754) 399-1562 View (754) 399-1562
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Dr. Reyna Aday
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33183
Hello, I'm Dr. Reyna Aday, a licensed psychotherapist in FL, NJ, TX, NM, and PA. I specialize with individuals grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Each person's experience is unique, and I deeply honor that. My approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration. If you're feeling stuck or weighed down by life's challenges, know that these feelings are a part of a journey that we can navigate together.
Hello, I'm Dr. Reyna Aday, a licensed psychotherapist in FL, NJ, TX, NM, and PA. I specialize with individuals grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Each person's experience is unique, and I deeply honor that. My approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration. If you're feeling stuck or weighed down by life's challenges, know that these feelings are a part of a journey that we can navigate together.
(786) 226-0430 View (786) 226-0430
Multicultural Therapists

What type of therapy is multicultural therapy?

Multicultural therapy is not tied to any specific therapy; rather, it is an overarching approach to therapy that aims to acknowledge and address the influence that factors like race, gender identity, and cultural background can have on someone’s life. Multicultural approaches can be applied to CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and others, and can be practiced with individuals, couples, families, or groups.

What can I expect from multicultural therapy?

Multicultural counseling should be tailored to the client’s unique identity and cultural needs. Such approaches often prioritize the building of trust so that the client feels comfortable exploring various aspects of their identity and any challenges caused by mismatches between their identity and the dominant culture. Beyond that, the format and timeline of therapy will be heavily influenced by the therapist’s preferred therapy approach and the specific problems for which the client sought therapy.

Can multicultural therapy help treat trauma?

Yes. Cultural factors such as racial background, gender identity and or sexuality, and immigration or refugee status can influence both whether someone experiences trauma and how they cope afterward. Multicultural approaches to trauma-informed care will be aware of these influences, helping the client recognize how their response to trauma may be shaped by their cultural background and identify coping mechanisms that take their identity into account.

What are the benefits of seeing a multicultural therapist?

Members of minority groups who seek therapy are sometimes frustrated by providers who don’t understand their cultural background or dismiss the ways in which race, gender, or other facets of their identity influence their lived experience. Seeing a multicultural therapist can help these clients feel seen, understood, and able to develop solutions to life challenges that take their upbringing, beliefs, and past experiences into account.