Multicultural Therapists in 66216

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Christian Vargas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lenexa, KS 66216
I use a multicultural lens to develop a treatment plan that fits for you as an individual and leads to reaching your personal goals.
Most people are striving to live a congruent life where their perception of self matches their lived experience. Life can throw us off this path whether it's through an unexpected event, mood disorder or life transition. I have experience working with adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, identity development, life transitions, and stress management. I particularly enjoy providing support to members of marginalized communities who are coping with the additional stressors of society.
I use a multicultural lens to develop a treatment plan that fits for you as an individual and leads to reaching your personal goals.
Most people are striving to live a congruent life where their perception of self matches their lived experience. Life can throw us off this path whether it's through an unexpected event, mood disorder or life transition. I have experience working with adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, identity development, life transitions, and stress management. I particularly enjoy providing support to members of marginalized communities who are coping with the additional stressors of society.
(785) 524-2400 View (785) 524-2400
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Briana West
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shawnee, KS 66216
For those who've faced trauma or were left alone to grapple with complex emotions prematurely, the skills needed to cope with difficult experiences can feel out of reach. Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem can feel like an endless spiral as you battle between a you that feels capable and you that is knocked off your feet by overwhelming emotions. While in the past you may have been alone in the face of emotional distress you do not have to be alone now. I aim to create a space where you feel seen and heard as you become more comfortable with your emotions, find healing, and move from surviving to thriving.
For those who've faced trauma or were left alone to grapple with complex emotions prematurely, the skills needed to cope with difficult experiences can feel out of reach. Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem can feel like an endless spiral as you battle between a you that feels capable and you that is knocked off your feet by overwhelming emotions. While in the past you may have been alone in the face of emotional distress you do not have to be alone now. I aim to create a space where you feel seen and heard as you become more comfortable with your emotions, find healing, and move from surviving to thriving.
(913) 347-4286 View (913) 347-4286
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Chris Hermesch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Shawnee, KS 66216
Helping you create healthy and meaningful relationships with yourself and others is my passion. Helping you learn how to use your struggles to create meaningful growth that brings you the joy you deserve is the pathway that I will walk with you. It is an honor to create a safe and supportive space in which individuals and couples can work to develop tools that will improve their relationships and help manage difficult emotions. Utilizing the perspectives of mindfulness, Imago Couples Therapy, DBT, and/ or EMDR, it is my goal to help you connect with your inner wisdom and find balance as an individual and in your relationships.
Helping you create healthy and meaningful relationships with yourself and others is my passion. Helping you learn how to use your struggles to create meaningful growth that brings you the joy you deserve is the pathway that I will walk with you. It is an honor to create a safe and supportive space in which individuals and couples can work to develop tools that will improve their relationships and help manage difficult emotions. Utilizing the perspectives of mindfulness, Imago Couples Therapy, DBT, and/ or EMDR, it is my goal to help you connect with your inner wisdom and find balance as an individual and in your relationships.
(816) 656-2599 View (816) 656-2599
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Kayla Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shawnee, KS 66216
Hi! Whether you are looking for a place to talk through current stressors, process past traumas, or learn new skills and techniques to conquer each day, I am here to help! I believe my clients are the experts in their lives and I am a vessel of knowledge, working alongside them to help them acquire the changes they want to see. When working with individuals, couples, and families, I utilize a systems approach and help the clients pinpoint how relational interactions are creating the presenting problems.
Hi! Whether you are looking for a place to talk through current stressors, process past traumas, or learn new skills and techniques to conquer each day, I am here to help! I believe my clients are the experts in their lives and I am a vessel of knowledge, working alongside them to help them acquire the changes they want to see. When working with individuals, couples, and families, I utilize a systems approach and help the clients pinpoint how relational interactions are creating the presenting problems.
(913) 423-6436 View (913) 423-6436
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Sabrina Noll
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shawnee, KS 66216  (Online Only)
I want you to know that you are not alone! I specialize primarily in trauma and anxiety disorders, but I also have experience in working with other mental health issues that affect your life. Many of my clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to have hope again. Together we can find the root cause so we can create a more effective toolbox to manage your symptoms. People heal when they create trusting relationships with their therapist so they feel validated and understood. Some of the treatment modalities I utilize include CBT, EMDR, solution focused, etc.
I want you to know that you are not alone! I specialize primarily in trauma and anxiety disorders, but I also have experience in working with other mental health issues that affect your life. Many of my clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to have hope again. Together we can find the root cause so we can create a more effective toolbox to manage your symptoms. People heal when they create trusting relationships with their therapist so they feel validated and understood. Some of the treatment modalities I utilize include CBT, EMDR, solution focused, etc.
(913) 278-1597 View (913) 278-1597
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Charity Ann Clavey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Shawnee, KS 66216  (Online Only)
I am licensed in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Utah as a LSCSW, LCSW, and LCAC. I am trained in Trauma Informed Care, CBT trained, and thoroughly trained in Motivational Interviewing/Person Centered approaches to ensure that my clients are able to make progress with issues that are important to and for them. I use modern approaches to help individuals achieve goals and make personal improvements in their lives. My passion is to help you through difficult, accomplish your goals, and have the life you want. I ALSO focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am licensed in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Utah as a LSCSW, LCSW, and LCAC. I am trained in Trauma Informed Care, CBT trained, and thoroughly trained in Motivational Interviewing/Person Centered approaches to ensure that my clients are able to make progress with issues that are important to and for them. I use modern approaches to help individuals achieve goals and make personal improvements in their lives. My passion is to help you through difficult, accomplish your goals, and have the life you want. I ALSO focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.
(816) 323-5589 View (816) 323-5589

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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.