Multicultural Therapists in 22030
Farah has extensive experience in EMDR, multicultural approaches, and trauma informed interventions.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to might and hurdles to overcome at some point.
Farah has extensive experience in EMDR, multicultural approaches, and trauma informed interventions.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to might and hurdles to overcome at some point.
Fran Singson
Pre-Licensed Professional, PC-R, CRC, MS
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
This includes drawing from multicultural counseling theory, feminist theory, family systems, internal family systems, existentialism, and empowerment theory.
I specialize in providing counseling for racial identity and cultural issues (specifically in first and second Asian Americans/immigrants), navigating significant life transitions, and grief from a cultural perspective. My goal is to help you live a life that aligns with your values and move from a space of surviving to thriving. At the core of my approach is the belief that the therapeutic relationship is the strongest force in inciting growth. A sense of authentic trust and comfort is instrumental to begin doing "the work" and creating lasting change.
This includes drawing from multicultural counseling theory, feminist theory, family systems, internal family systems, existentialism, and empowerment theory.
I specialize in providing counseling for racial identity and cultural issues (specifically in first and second Asian Americans/immigrants), navigating significant life transitions, and grief from a cultural perspective. My goal is to help you live a life that aligns with your values and move from a space of surviving to thriving. At the core of my approach is the belief that the therapeutic relationship is the strongest force in inciting growth. A sense of authentic trust and comfort is instrumental to begin doing "the work" and creating lasting change.
Kiana Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Kiana utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)/attachment theory, multicultural therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) in therapy.
Kiana is a licensed professional counselor with years of experience working with a diverse population of pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults in various settings. These settings include intensive in-home therapy, long-term residential for adolescents, crisis stabilization unit, and outpatient. Kiana received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Counseling and Development from George Mason University and continues volunteering in research related to BDSM, cognitive development, nonmonogamy, and trauma.
Kiana utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)/attachment theory, multicultural therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) in therapy.
Kiana is a licensed professional counselor with years of experience working with a diverse population of pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults in various settings. These settings include intensive in-home therapy, long-term residential for adolescents, crisis stabilization unit, and outpatient. Kiana received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Counseling and Development from George Mason University and continues volunteering in research related to BDSM, cognitive development, nonmonogamy, and trauma.
I do my best to filter each approach through a trauma informed and multicultural lens.
The only thing that is certain about life is change. Along with life can various transitions that can come with certain obstacles and challenges. Without the knowledge or tools how to navigate them, and most importantly, support, it can feel even more difficult. That’s where therapy can become a guiding light. My goal is to foster emotional well-being and personal growth with a holistic approach through a multicultural lens. That being said, there is no blanket statement and each client will be looked at individually for their unique strengths and abilities with a client-centered approach.
I do my best to filter each approach through a trauma informed and multicultural lens.
The only thing that is certain about life is change. Along with life can various transitions that can come with certain obstacles and challenges. Without the knowledge or tools how to navigate them, and most importantly, support, it can feel even more difficult. That’s where therapy can become a guiding light. My goal is to foster emotional well-being and personal growth with a holistic approach through a multicultural lens. That being said, there is no blanket statement and each client will be looked at individually for their unique strengths and abilities with a client-centered approach.
I have over 18 years combined experience working in community mental health, therapeutic day settings and private practice. My professional journey includes individual, crisis and group counseling. Clients have represented different cultural groups with mental health concerns. Through my clinical experience, I have developed a particular interest in working with people experiencing concerns related to cultural identity, trauma and sexual violence, anxiety, and mood disturbances. I take a Multicultural, Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Trauma Informed Care approach to increase awareness and enhance adaptive interpersonal skills.
I have over 18 years combined experience working in community mental health, therapeutic day settings and private practice. My professional journey includes individual, crisis and group counseling. Clients have represented different cultural groups with mental health concerns. Through my clinical experience, I have developed a particular interest in working with people experiencing concerns related to cultural identity, trauma and sexual violence, anxiety, and mood disturbances. I take a Multicultural, Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Trauma Informed Care approach to increase awareness and enhance adaptive interpersonal skills.
This view contributes towards working successfully with diverse/ multicultural population.
We all need help at times to understand our feelings. Mindfulness-based therapy facilitates awareness, insight and the ability to plow into inner wisdom to heal self and reach one's full potential. Mindfulness experience increases an inner peace that remains present through life's challenges. The ability to facilitate change requires first acceptance of feelings, and thoughts. Mindfulness and compassion then facilitates change and new behaviors begin to emerge. The benefits include no longer being afraid, angry or anxious, life-skills improve resulting in a better understanding of goals and values and thus growth as an individual.
This view contributes towards working successfully with diverse/ multicultural population.
We all need help at times to understand our feelings. Mindfulness-based therapy facilitates awareness, insight and the ability to plow into inner wisdom to heal self and reach one's full potential. Mindfulness experience increases an inner peace that remains present through life's challenges. The ability to facilitate change requires first acceptance of feelings, and thoughts. Mindfulness and compassion then facilitates change and new behaviors begin to emerge. The benefits include no longer being afraid, angry or anxious, life-skills improve resulting in a better understanding of goals and values and thus growth as an individual.
My therapy methods include person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and strength-based, solution-focused practices while also working through a multicultural lens.
I believe in offering a voice for children, adolescents, teens, and families by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and open space to talk about their concerns. I believe that everyone can benefit from having someone to talk to, whether that be about day-to-day stress, school, family problems, anxiety, depression, or any other challenges a person may face.
My therapy methods include person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and strength-based, solution-focused practices while also working through a multicultural lens.
I believe in offering a voice for children, adolescents, teens, and families by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and open space to talk about their concerns. I believe that everyone can benefit from having someone to talk to, whether that be about day-to-day stress, school, family problems, anxiety, depression, or any other challenges a person may face.
Bianca Quiles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
As an Afro-Latina therapist, I have a passion for integrating multicultural sensitive practices into my work to be a resource to my clients.
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face… You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt. As a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience, my primary goal is to provide individuals with an environment that nurtures authenticity and personal growth. Clients seeking my guidance desire to be challenged and to actively work towards tangible, transformative goals. I aim to address the potential challenges of therapy with transparency and safety essential for self-exploration.
As an Afro-Latina therapist, I have a passion for integrating multicultural sensitive practices into my work to be a resource to my clients.
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face… You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt. As a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience, my primary goal is to provide individuals with an environment that nurtures authenticity and personal growth. Clients seeking my guidance desire to be challenged and to actively work towards tangible, transformative goals. I aim to address the potential challenges of therapy with transparency and safety essential for self-exploration.
Purnima Karki
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, LMFT-R, MA
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I believe that everyone can find health and wellness when provided with safe and supportive environments for growth. As a psychotherapist my role will be to facilitate your growth, with you as the decision-maker in what directions we should follow along the journey. Through person-centered, multicultural, and evidence-based methods, I will help you to explore past and present issues affecting your health, going along with your pace as we discover what is important to you in journeying through life.
I believe that everyone can find health and wellness when provided with safe and supportive environments for growth. As a psychotherapist my role will be to facilitate your growth, with you as the decision-maker in what directions we should follow along the journey. Through person-centered, multicultural, and evidence-based methods, I will help you to explore past and present issues affecting your health, going along with your pace as we discover what is important to you in journeying through life.
Lauren Dukes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Whether you are experiencing stress, a life transition, current trauma, or navigating the impact of trauma, I offer a therapeutic space that invites collaboration, exploration, and healing. We will address your concerns, enhance natural strengths, and identify new skills while providing an embodied approach to address your needs, goals, work towards relief, and the life you have imagined.
Whether you are experiencing stress, a life transition, current trauma, or navigating the impact of trauma, I offer a therapeutic space that invites collaboration, exploration, and healing. We will address your concerns, enhance natural strengths, and identify new skills while providing an embodied approach to address your needs, goals, work towards relief, and the life you have imagined.
Mi-Kyong Kwon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Are you stressed out? Do you feel like have lost control of your life? Do your bad memories bother you a lot now? Do you find yourself yelling at your child/spouse more often than laughing with your child/spouse? Do you feel frustrated and find yourself saying the same things over and over, with no results? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT alone. HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic is right here. I can help! I have been working over 28 years as a Developmental Psychologist (Certificate date: Sept 1996, Certificate #: 37) in South Korea, and psychotherapist in Texas, Maryland, and Virginia.
Are you stressed out? Do you feel like have lost control of your life? Do your bad memories bother you a lot now? Do you find yourself yelling at your child/spouse more often than laughing with your child/spouse? Do you feel frustrated and find yourself saying the same things over and over, with no results? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT alone. HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic is right here. I can help! I have been working over 28 years as a Developmental Psychologist (Certificate date: Sept 1996, Certificate #: 37) in South Korea, and psychotherapist in Texas, Maryland, and Virginia.
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It takes courage to reach out for help and change can be hard. It’s also important to feel like you’re working with a therapist you can trust and connect with. My approach as a therapist is to come alongside you and provide a non-judgmental space in which we can work through the issues that are creating distress in your life. I will work collaboratively with you to help you better understand yourself in ways that lead to meaningful growth and change. In my work with couples, I help people to untangle themselves from negative recurring patterns and find their way back to one another, experiencing greater intimacy and connection.
It takes courage to reach out for help and change can be hard. It’s also important to feel like you’re working with a therapist you can trust and connect with. My approach as a therapist is to come alongside you and provide a non-judgmental space in which we can work through the issues that are creating distress in your life. I will work collaboratively with you to help you better understand yourself in ways that lead to meaningful growth and change. In my work with couples, I help people to untangle themselves from negative recurring patterns and find their way back to one another, experiencing greater intimacy and connection.
Virginia Social Health Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Virginia Social Health Services focuses on wellness for our clients and our therapists. We are a company that provides support for our therapists as they support our clients through in-person and virtual therapy. We believe that therapy is a vital service that can improve the mental health and well-being of people from all walks of life. We also believe that therapists deserve to have the best tools and resources to help them deliver quality care to their clients.
Virginia Social Health Services focuses on wellness for our clients and our therapists. We are a company that provides support for our therapists as they support our clients through in-person and virtual therapy. We believe that therapy is a vital service that can improve the mental health and well-being of people from all walks of life. We also believe that therapists deserve to have the best tools and resources to help them deliver quality care to their clients.
Finding our way back to our whole self can be a difficult journey, one that asks us to connect with feelings not yet owned, wounds not yet processed, and longings not yet voiced. When our needs for comfort, validation, protection, and predictability are not met in our relationships, we can be vulnerable to feeling unworthy, unsafe, and that our needs are unimportant. The strategies we have for dealing with our unmet needs often show up in similar patterns for managing stress, distress, and disconnection. Some move towards others, hoping that if we fight loud, long, or hard enough, our pain and anger will eventually be acknowledged.
Finding our way back to our whole self can be a difficult journey, one that asks us to connect with feelings not yet owned, wounds not yet processed, and longings not yet voiced. When our needs for comfort, validation, protection, and predictability are not met in our relationships, we can be vulnerable to feeling unworthy, unsafe, and that our needs are unimportant. The strategies we have for dealing with our unmet needs often show up in similar patterns for managing stress, distress, and disconnection. Some move towards others, hoping that if we fight loud, long, or hard enough, our pain and anger will eventually be acknowledged.
As a licensed therapist, I'm passionate about empowering individuals to gain control over their lives. I work with diverse backgrounds, specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationships. I create a non-judgmental space for open exploration, utilizing therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and various trauma-informed techniques. I will tailor interventions to your unique needs and together we can dissect root causes, identify patterns, and work towards meaningful changes. Together, we can navigate towards clarity, calm, and joy.
As a licensed therapist, I'm passionate about empowering individuals to gain control over their lives. I work with diverse backgrounds, specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationships. I create a non-judgmental space for open exploration, utilizing therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and various trauma-informed techniques. I will tailor interventions to your unique needs and together we can dissect root causes, identify patterns, and work towards meaningful changes. Together, we can navigate towards clarity, calm, and joy.
Shawn Pham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Feeling lost, alone, or scared is a common experience, and many of us struggle with thoughts like, "Nobody understands me," "I don't deserve help," or "Others have it worse, so why should I be kind to myself?" Many of us tell ourselves a variation of this from time to time. Perhaps, the recent job market changes and layoffs might have shaken your trust in your employer or career field, leaving you uncertain about your next steps. Let's work together to explore your personal journey and strengthen your relationships with yourself and others. Let’s navigate this path together, finding clarity and building resilience along the way.
Feeling lost, alone, or scared is a common experience, and many of us struggle with thoughts like, "Nobody understands me," "I don't deserve help," or "Others have it worse, so why should I be kind to myself?" Many of us tell ourselves a variation of this from time to time. Perhaps, the recent job market changes and layoffs might have shaken your trust in your employer or career field, leaving you uncertain about your next steps. Let's work together to explore your personal journey and strengthen your relationships with yourself and others. Let’s navigate this path together, finding clarity and building resilience along the way.
Life can have wonderful times and it can also bring really complicated moments that bring up an influx of emotions. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship distress or parenting issues I will walk alongside you, encourage you and coach you along your path.
Life can have wonderful times and it can also bring really complicated moments that bring up an influx of emotions. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship distress or parenting issues I will walk alongside you, encourage you and coach you along your path.
I have over 35 years providing counseling. My work has included individual, child and adolescent treatment as well as family/couples counseling. I specialize in providing support in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and marital discord. Additionally, I have had the honor of providing support to military and Foreign Service Officers', federal government workers and their families. I provide supportive counseling to a clients with a diverse cultural background. The time is now to begin your emotional healing and to renew your Hope for Today and the Future.
I have over 35 years providing counseling. My work has included individual, child and adolescent treatment as well as family/couples counseling. I specialize in providing support in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and marital discord. Additionally, I have had the honor of providing support to military and Foreign Service Officers', federal government workers and their families. I provide supportive counseling to a clients with a diverse cultural background. The time is now to begin your emotional healing and to renew your Hope for Today and the Future.
I have a true passion for helping others find the right tools to navigate through a difficult world. I believe that a safe, nonjudgmental space allows for true insight, healing, and growth. I have a person-centered counseling approach that is both patient and warm, as well as flexible and open-minded.
I have a true passion for helping others find the right tools to navigate through a difficult world. I believe that a safe, nonjudgmental space allows for true insight, healing, and growth. I have a person-centered counseling approach that is both patient and warm, as well as flexible and open-minded.
My passion to pursue a career in therapy began through advocacy work for disenfranchised communities such as the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC demographics, though I work with all who seek therapeutic guidance. Growing up in an impoverished area, I understand the need for mental health advocacy and how the absence can negatively affect an entire community. The acknowledgement of barriers that lead to a lack of resources such as counseling is important to challenge and change. I am dedicated to working through difficult experiences both past and present with my clients by being there with compassion and listening ears.
My passion to pursue a career in therapy began through advocacy work for disenfranchised communities such as the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC demographics, though I work with all who seek therapeutic guidance. Growing up in an impoverished area, I understand the need for mental health advocacy and how the absence can negatively affect an entire community. The acknowledgement of barriers that lead to a lack of resources such as counseling is important to challenge and change. I am dedicated to working through difficult experiences both past and present with my clients by being there with compassion and listening ears.
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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.