Multicultural Therapists in 64086
Kali Boydston
MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64086
Finding a therapist can be hard, especially when you feel like no one really "gets" you. I'm hoping that's where I come in- I am a queer, autistic therapist passionate about working with other LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodivergent people that may struggle to find the right therapist for them, or who have felt unheard or invalidated by other mental health professionals. Currently, I am offering services to individuals age 12 and older, as well as families, couples, and diverse relationships.
Finding a therapist can be hard, especially when you feel like no one really "gets" you. I'm hoping that's where I come in- I am a queer, autistic therapist passionate about working with other LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodivergent people that may struggle to find the right therapist for them, or who have felt unheard or invalidated by other mental health professionals. Currently, I am offering services to individuals age 12 and older, as well as families, couples, and diverse relationships.
Hannah K Sholar
PLPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64086
Asking for help is huge step. It takes courage and a willingness to hope for change. This journey towards health and wellness requires honesty and openness. It is not always easy, and working with a professional who is the right fit for you offers a solid foundation from which to start that journey. I am passionate about mental health and wellness. Whether I am working with kids, teens, adults, partners, or families, I believe in journeying alongside my clients as a guide and support as they discover what drives them and works best to bring change and growth.
Asking for help is huge step. It takes courage and a willingness to hope for change. This journey towards health and wellness requires honesty and openness. It is not always easy, and working with a professional who is the right fit for you offers a solid foundation from which to start that journey. I am passionate about mental health and wellness. Whether I am working with kids, teens, adults, partners, or families, I believe in journeying alongside my clients as a guide and support as they discover what drives them and works best to bring change and growth.
Amy Congdon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64086
I believe identity is a critical part of self-understanding and healing. For this reason, I enjoy working with folks who are looking to explore their identities which might include sexuality, gender, race, religion, physical and mental ability, and roles in society. I am cognizant that our identities shape our personal and lived experiences in the world, and this continually impacts how and what we need to heal. I approach therapy from a non-religious standpoint, but have a deep interest in how religion impacts people, including ways that it can act as a source of trauma, while also acknowledging that it can be a source of support.
I believe identity is a critical part of self-understanding and healing. For this reason, I enjoy working with folks who are looking to explore their identities which might include sexuality, gender, race, religion, physical and mental ability, and roles in society. I am cognizant that our identities shape our personal and lived experiences in the world, and this continually impacts how and what we need to heal. I approach therapy from a non-religious standpoint, but have a deep interest in how religion impacts people, including ways that it can act as a source of trauma, while also acknowledging that it can be a source of support.
Josh O’Hora
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64086
Life never seems to slow down and it can be difficult to take the time to prioritize meaningful, lasting change. I am thankful you are here. While it is uncomfortable to let someone see how you are struggling, I will join you where you are and we will walk through this together. I have extensive experience working with adolescents trying to find their way, people struggling with various addictions, individuals working through anxiety and/or depression, couples who need to resolve past hurts and develop tools for improved relational satisfaction, and many others.
Life never seems to slow down and it can be difficult to take the time to prioritize meaningful, lasting change. I am thankful you are here. While it is uncomfortable to let someone see how you are struggling, I will join you where you are and we will walk through this together. I have extensive experience working with adolescents trying to find their way, people struggling with various addictions, individuals working through anxiety and/or depression, couples who need to resolve past hurts and develop tools for improved relational satisfaction, and many others.
Angela A. Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CRAADC, Mediato, NCC
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64086
I am Angela Sullivan, MA, LPC, CRAADC, NCC and Mediator. I am licensed as a professional counselor and certified as a substance abuse counselor as well as a Mediator. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families whom are wanting to improve their quality of life by enhancing communication styles, alleviating symptoms of depression and in learning effective interaction techniques. I am highly skilled in working with couples to enhance and/or mend relationships as well as families. I have personal insight for those individuals struggling with eating disorders I am also an approved Mediator for the state of Missouri specializing in divorce mediation.
I am Angela Sullivan, MA, LPC, CRAADC, NCC and Mediator. I am licensed as a professional counselor and certified as a substance abuse counselor as well as a Mediator. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families whom are wanting to improve their quality of life by enhancing communication styles, alleviating symptoms of depression and in learning effective interaction techniques. I am highly skilled in working with couples to enhance and/or mend relationships as well as families. I have personal insight for those individuals struggling with eating disorders I am also an approved Mediator for the state of Missouri specializing in divorce mediation.
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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.