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Kelly Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pooler, GA 31322  (Online Only)
You don't have to face life's challenges alone. I am available to work with clients throughout Georgia. I have extensive experience helping clients work through trauma, improve communication skills, decrease stress, and build additional coping strategies in order to improve their current quality of life. I have been fortunate to be part of each client's journey, and have heard so many report positive benefits of therapy. My goal is to provide unconditional positive regard for my clients and to provide attentive, specialized therapeutic services. I am comfortable working with individuals from all cultures and lifestyles.
You don't have to face life's challenges alone. I am available to work with clients throughout Georgia. I have extensive experience helping clients work through trauma, improve communication skills, decrease stress, and build additional coping strategies in order to improve their current quality of life. I have been fortunate to be part of each client's journey, and have heard so many report positive benefits of therapy. My goal is to provide unconditional positive regard for my clients and to provide attentive, specialized therapeutic services. I am comfortable working with individuals from all cultures and lifestyles.
(912) 662-8294 View (912) 662-8294

More Therapists Nearby

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Lupita Guadalupe Gonzalez-Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Savannah, GA 31403
I am an experienced counselor dedicated to supporting a therapeutic relationship that encourages resilience, wellness and stability in challenging life experiences. In a compassionate, honest and informal setting. We work together and I help you learn the skills necessary in understanding and navigating a variety of disorders that effect mood, thought, personality, relationships, and behavior.
I am an experienced counselor dedicated to supporting a therapeutic relationship that encourages resilience, wellness and stability in challenging life experiences. In a compassionate, honest and informal setting. We work together and I help you learn the skills necessary in understanding and navigating a variety of disorders that effect mood, thought, personality, relationships, and behavior.
(912) 400-0206 View (912) 400-0206

Online Therapists

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New Life Pastoral Care & Counseling Service, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, MA, MDiv, CNPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Savannah, GA 31405
Welcome to New Life! We are passionate about your mental health needs and are offering telehealth counseling twenty-four hours, due to the challenging times we are living in currently. Counselors are able to pray with you and provide empathy, along with confidentiality. Please don't hesitate to contact us we have competent and experienced counselors to meet your needs. Whether it's grief, trauma, premarital counseling, marital challenges, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, anger management, or PTSD. We offer therapy sessions that include Spanish translators for our clients upon request please call today.
Welcome to New Life! We are passionate about your mental health needs and are offering telehealth counseling twenty-four hours, due to the challenging times we are living in currently. Counselors are able to pray with you and provide empathy, along with confidentiality. Please don't hesitate to contact us we have competent and experienced counselors to meet your needs. Whether it's grief, trauma, premarital counseling, marital challenges, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, anger management, or PTSD. We offer therapy sessions that include Spanish translators for our clients upon request please call today.
(478) 449-0167 View (478) 449-0167
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Emerald Isle Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, NCC, BCPC, CPCS, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Offices located in St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Kingsland or via Telehealth; serving all ages. People seek counseling for a wide variety of reasons. Some are going through difficult life transitions, while others are trying to learn more about themselves and lead more fulfilling lives. Whatever may be your reason for searching today, know that we can help you -Find Your Balance-
Offices located in St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Kingsland or via Telehealth; serving all ages. People seek counseling for a wide variety of reasons. Some are going through difficult life transitions, while others are trying to learn more about themselves and lead more fulfilling lives. Whatever may be your reason for searching today, know that we can help you -Find Your Balance-
(912) 330-4401 View (912) 330-4401
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Brad Terrell Tedford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Savannah, GA 31410
I'm excited to join you on the journey to a more positive future. Everyone has the power to overcome adversity and be their best self. I approach therapy as a collaborator to those struggling to find their path. Successful therapy is different for everyone. I individualize therapy for your unique personality and special challenges. I will teach you tools to better prepare for the daily challenges of life. We will achieve insight into your feelings and experiences and set goals together in a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can be your true self. I'm seeing clients in Alpharetta and in Savannah, GA.
I'm excited to join you on the journey to a more positive future. Everyone has the power to overcome adversity and be their best self. I approach therapy as a collaborator to those struggling to find their path. Successful therapy is different for everyone. I individualize therapy for your unique personality and special challenges. I will teach you tools to better prepare for the daily challenges of life. We will achieve insight into your feelings and experiences and set goals together in a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can be your true self. I'm seeing clients in Alpharetta and in Savannah, GA.
(678) 680-5390 View (678) 680-5390
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SSA Counseling & Consultation, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, MFT-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Savannah, GA 31419  (Online Only)
Making the decision to seek help is the first step to realizing that you have the power and choice to create the life you desire. Work can be stressful, school can be hard, raising children is challenging and relationships change. All these challenges can have an intense impact on your mood, thoughts and motivation to participate in daily activities. It is the passion of SSA Counseling to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be, to find resolution regardless to what that may look like.
Making the decision to seek help is the first step to realizing that you have the power and choice to create the life you desire. Work can be stressful, school can be hard, raising children is challenging and relationships change. All these challenges can have an intense impact on your mood, thoughts and motivation to participate in daily activities. It is the passion of SSA Counseling to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be, to find resolution regardless to what that may look like.
(912) 499-9537 View (912) 499-9537
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Linda Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Savannah, GA 31404
I enjoy working with all clients, from infants to seniors. We help people to define and achieve their personal goals. We provide assessment and counseling, offering referrals for additional services as needed. We usually work on relationship issues, both with others and with ourselves. We help define a contract with clients, including their strengths and challenges, to pinpoint the changes they would like to make. Clients have resolved marriage, divorce, custody, parenting issues, vocational and personal problems including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, and addictions. We also have had success helping people overcome various personality and social engagement issues.
I enjoy working with all clients, from infants to seniors. We help people to define and achieve their personal goals. We provide assessment and counseling, offering referrals for additional services as needed. We usually work on relationship issues, both with others and with ourselves. We help define a contract with clients, including their strengths and challenges, to pinpoint the changes they would like to make. Clients have resolved marriage, divorce, custody, parenting issues, vocational and personal problems including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, and addictions. We also have had success helping people overcome various personality and social engagement issues.
(912) 662-8273 View (912) 662-8273
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.