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Dr. Janeth M Guzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Waitlist for new clients
I approach therapy through a multicultural, attachment-based, and trauma-informed lens.
I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. My theoretical orientation is influenced by Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused, Humanistic-Experiential, and Narrative approaches to treatment. This means that we will be going on an emotional journey together in which I will use an eclectic combination of clinical theories and techniques to help guide my work. I believe that the lack of emotional awareness and avoiding uncomfortable emotions can cause harm to our mind, body, and soul. My hope is to help you get to know yourself better.
I approach therapy through a multicultural, attachment-based, and trauma-informed lens.
I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. My theoretical orientation is influenced by Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused, Humanistic-Experiential, and Narrative approaches to treatment. This means that we will be going on an emotional journey together in which I will use an eclectic combination of clinical theories and techniques to help guide my work. I believe that the lack of emotional awareness and avoiding uncomfortable emotions can cause harm to our mind, body, and soul. My hope is to help you get to know yourself better.
(619) 304-4035 View (619) 304-4035
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Claudia Floros
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101
I draw from an attachment based model along with a multicultural lens to deeply consider the intersections we are crossed with in our day to day lives.
Hi there, my name is Claudia Floros (she/ ella), and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I help individuals struggling with a number of issues including depression, anxiety, family of origin conflict, intimacy issues, life transitions, and self-exploration to name a few. I proudly weave in both Spanish and English into my sessions to allow for a deeper sense of understanding and connection. It would be an honor to get to connect with you to learn of helpful tools and practices for you to reach your truest, deepest self.
I draw from an attachment based model along with a multicultural lens to deeply consider the intersections we are crossed with in our day to day lives.
Hi there, my name is Claudia Floros (she/ ella), and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I help individuals struggling with a number of issues including depression, anxiety, family of origin conflict, intimacy issues, life transitions, and self-exploration to name a few. I proudly weave in both Spanish and English into my sessions to allow for a deeper sense of understanding and connection. It would be an honor to get to connect with you to learn of helpful tools and practices for you to reach your truest, deepest self.
(619) 648-3474 View (619) 648-3474
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Ezak Marquez
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92117  (Online Only)
My name is Ezak and my pronouns are they, them, theirs. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Gender Specialist at Diaspora Therapy Group. I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach and I have been trained through a multicultural and trauma-informed lens. I work with adolescents and adults wanting to make a change in their life and I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals.
My name is Ezak and my pronouns are they, them, theirs. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Gender Specialist at Diaspora Therapy Group. I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach and I have been trained through a multicultural and trauma-informed lens. I work with adolescents and adults wanting to make a change in their life and I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals.
(619) 329-9950 View (619) 329-9950
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Yvette Quevedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92126
My name is Yvette Quevedo I am a Latina bilingual licensed clinical social worker and have experience working with patients struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma. I use a multicultural lens and a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach. Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy. I strive to provide an open/ relaxed and non-judgmental space for patients/ clients. I make it a point to be empathetic and work with my patients in a collaborative manner.
My name is Yvette Quevedo I am a Latina bilingual licensed clinical social worker and have experience working with patients struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma. I use a multicultural lens and a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach. Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy. I strive to provide an open/ relaxed and non-judgmental space for patients/ clients. I make it a point to be empathetic and work with my patients in a collaborative manner.
(559) 337-3211 View (559) 337-3211
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Orlando Zuniga
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92109  (Online Only)
I specialize in: creative & artistic coaching, relationship issues, psychedelic-assisted therapy, multicultural issues, spirituality, men's issues, LGBTQ-affirming therapy, life coaching, stress, anxiety, and personal growth using psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy.
People that usually work with me are typically feeling stuck, and at times are questioning their path. I have worked with many stressors for most of my career, in the capacity as an individual therapist, couples and family therapist, group facilitator, educator, coach, and consultant. Although I can work with most, I am a great match for those that identify as creative, cultured, empathic and sensitive. My therapeutic style is eclectic and pull from various modalities to provide support where needed. I am interactive and ask that my clients also work outside the therapy container. I provide legal psychedelic therapy part-time.
I specialize in: creative & artistic coaching, relationship issues, psychedelic-assisted therapy, multicultural issues, spirituality, men's issues, LGBTQ-affirming therapy, life coaching, stress, anxiety, and personal growth using psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy.
People that usually work with me are typically feeling stuck, and at times are questioning their path. I have worked with many stressors for most of my career, in the capacity as an individual therapist, couples and family therapist, group facilitator, educator, coach, and consultant. Although I can work with most, I am a great match for those that identify as creative, cultured, empathic and sensitive. My therapeutic style is eclectic and pull from various modalities to provide support where needed. I am interactive and ask that my clients also work outside the therapy container. I provide legal psychedelic therapy part-time.
(323) 675-2042 View (323) 675-2042
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EMDR Trauma Therapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Our specialization involves utilizing a multicultural EMDR approach to facilitate the desensitization and reprocessing of negative beliefs.
Greetings, we are delighted that you've embarked on this journey of self-discovery, growth, & healing. We are a group practice based out of California led by Founder/Director, Patricia Alvarado. Collectively, we have over a decade of experience in the helping profession, assisting children, teens, and adults. Our approach involves viewing situations through a multicultural lens, enabling us to comprehend your unique needs through active listening, empathy, and a non-judgmental perspective. We specialize in EMDR, CBT, Solution-Focused Treatment, & Mindfulness.
Our specialization involves utilizing a multicultural EMDR approach to facilitate the desensitization and reprocessing of negative beliefs.
Greetings, we are delighted that you've embarked on this journey of self-discovery, growth, & healing. We are a group practice based out of California led by Founder/Director, Patricia Alvarado. Collectively, we have over a decade of experience in the helping profession, assisting children, teens, and adults. Our approach involves viewing situations through a multicultural lens, enabling us to comprehend your unique needs through active listening, empathy, and a non-judgmental perspective. We specialize in EMDR, CBT, Solution-Focused Treatment, & Mindfulness.
(310) 570-2494 View (310) 570-2494
Deeper Than Color
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92116  (Online Only)
Our experienced clinicians are trained in social justice and multicultural counseling.
Deeper Than Color is a team of therapists who offer psychotherapy addresseing oppression, discrimination, and marginalization. We work to empower Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino (Latine/x), Indigionous and Native American, and other People of Color as well as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, performer, educator, and professional clients. We focus on your goals and create safe spaces where you can share without judgment. We work with you to heal trauma, embrace identity, and improve relationships. We also help you cope with stress, overcome barriers, and achieve your aspirations. We are here to support you.
Our experienced clinicians are trained in social justice and multicultural counseling.
Deeper Than Color is a team of therapists who offer psychotherapy addresseing oppression, discrimination, and marginalization. We work to empower Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino (Latine/x), Indigionous and Native American, and other People of Color as well as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, performer, educator, and professional clients. We focus on your goals and create safe spaces where you can share without judgment. We work with you to heal trauma, embrace identity, and improve relationships. We also help you cope with stress, overcome barriers, and achieve your aspirations. We are here to support you.
(415) 301-4390 View (415) 301-4390
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Dr. Richie Koenig
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
Dr. Richie Koenig specializes in treating ADHD, queer issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma related disorders. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings throughout California and has experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including life transitions, family conflict, and grief. His therapeutic approach is both neurodiverse and queer affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive; he centers psychodynamic, multicultural, somatic, and relational approaches that continuously integrated with the instrumental features of evidence-based modalities including CBT and DBT.
Dr. Richie Koenig specializes in treating ADHD, queer issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma related disorders. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings throughout California and has experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including life transitions, family conflict, and grief. His therapeutic approach is both neurodiverse and queer affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive; he centers psychodynamic, multicultural, somatic, and relational approaches that continuously integrated with the instrumental features of evidence-based modalities including CBT and DBT.
(310) 356-3793 View (310) 356-3793
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Erica Mesa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92114  (Online Only)
I mostly work with BIPOC individuals with a range of issues from multicultural, trauma, identity, motherhood, immigration to relationship/family issues.
Asking someone for help takes a lot of courage. It is incredibly difficult when you are feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed and nervous. You may be experiencing many sleepless nights, restlessness, or past trauma come up. I assure you that you are not alone in feeling this way and I am here to support you. In my healing sessions, I bring a strength-based and humanistic approach to help you feel confident about yourself. My goal is to not only help you heal and move forward by being compassionate and gentle to yourself, but also to help you learn lifelong skills that you can use.
I mostly work with BIPOC individuals with a range of issues from multicultural, trauma, identity, motherhood, immigration to relationship/family issues.
Asking someone for help takes a lot of courage. It is incredibly difficult when you are feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed and nervous. You may be experiencing many sleepless nights, restlessness, or past trauma come up. I assure you that you are not alone in feeling this way and I am here to support you. In my healing sessions, I bring a strength-based and humanistic approach to help you feel confident about yourself. My goal is to not only help you heal and move forward by being compassionate and gentle to yourself, but also to help you learn lifelong skills that you can use.
(805) 303-8344 View (805) 303-8344
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Lluvia Hetrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
My education and personal life experience provide me with a multicultural lens focused on compassion, acceptance, and curiosity.
My approach to therapy focuses on building the therapeutic relationship and supporting each client with an individualized treatment plan to support their needs. I am a trauma-focused therapist and believe presenting problems that bring people to therapy are rooted in earlier experiences. Brainspotting is a gentle yet effective neurobiological approach to treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, attachment wounds, etc.
My education and personal life experience provide me with a multicultural lens focused on compassion, acceptance, and curiosity.
My approach to therapy focuses on building the therapeutic relationship and supporting each client with an individualized treatment plan to support their needs. I am a trauma-focused therapist and believe presenting problems that bring people to therapy are rooted in earlier experiences. Brainspotting is a gentle yet effective neurobiological approach to treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, attachment wounds, etc.
(562) 539-2333 View (562) 539-2333
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Therese Apontti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92104  (Online Only)
Welcome, are you wanting to feel more connected to yourself? Do you feel stuck in repetitive habits knowing you're capable of more? You've come to the right place. I offer therapy from a holistic lens which explores how our mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. I focus with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life purpose, transitions, grief, spirituality, disconnection from self, multicultural experiences, career exploration, and relationships.
Welcome, are you wanting to feel more connected to yourself? Do you feel stuck in repetitive habits knowing you're capable of more? You've come to the right place. I offer therapy from a holistic lens which explores how our mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. I focus with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life purpose, transitions, grief, spirituality, disconnection from self, multicultural experiences, career exploration, and relationships.
(310) 359-1898 View (310) 359-1898
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Dr. Alejandra Chayet
Counselor, PhD, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Additionally, I specialize in anxiety, stress management, parent/child issues, and PTSD within multicultural communities.
Bilingual: English/Spanish. AASECT- Certified Sex Therapist. I value being present in the moment, having self-compassion and acceptance for oneself before working on relationships with others. I practice through a holistic lens and a mindful perspective, teaching clients some of the same techniques that I myself practice regularly to cope with the complex challenges life often brings. In my clinical practice, I hold the belief that my client is the expert of their own life and I am here to help you identify your own personal goals and support you on your journey to achieve them.
Additionally, I specialize in anxiety, stress management, parent/child issues, and PTSD within multicultural communities.
Bilingual: English/Spanish. AASECT- Certified Sex Therapist. I value being present in the moment, having self-compassion and acceptance for oneself before working on relationships with others. I practice through a holistic lens and a mindful perspective, teaching clients some of the same techniques that I myself practice regularly to cope with the complex challenges life often brings. In my clinical practice, I hold the belief that my client is the expert of their own life and I am here to help you identify your own personal goals and support you on your journey to achieve them.
(619) 597-1002 View (619) 597-1002
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Michael Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92109  (Online Only)
Multicultural services, with the many meanings that the term implies, have long been a cornerstone of his practice.
Mike's work has been empowering adults from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and identities for over 25 years, helping them live their best lives with brief and longer-term individual or couples therapy. His expertise in work and career issues, trauma, depression, unhappy relationships, and more offers clients new hope and opportunities for growth. A compassionate therapist committed to providing high quality psychotherapy to discerning clients, he uses a variety of approaches to support your growth, based on collaboration in the therapeutic relationship, understanding and the power of genuine concern to promote healing.
Multicultural services, with the many meanings that the term implies, have long been a cornerstone of his practice.
Mike's work has been empowering adults from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and identities for over 25 years, helping them live their best lives with brief and longer-term individual or couples therapy. His expertise in work and career issues, trauma, depression, unhappy relationships, and more offers clients new hope and opportunities for growth. A compassionate therapist committed to providing high quality psychotherapy to discerning clients, he uses a variety of approaches to support your growth, based on collaboration in the therapeutic relationship, understanding and the power of genuine concern to promote healing.
(858) 223-6912 View (858) 223-6912
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Elizabeth Cover
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
I enjoy working with people who hold multicultural and marginalized identities, including women and BIPOC.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
I enjoy working with people who hold multicultural and marginalized identities, including women and BIPOC.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
(510) 984-2310 View (510) 984-2310
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Olivia Rosillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
(619) 987-3828 View (619) 987-3828
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Gabriela Hirsch
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130  (Online Only)
Soy psicóloga multicultural y bilingüe en práctica privada con experiencia en problemas emocionales y conductuales, en terapia individual, pareja y grupo.
Live Life with Confidence, Break Free from Anxiety and Depression, and Embrace Inner Freedom and Connection! Are you stuck, facing a major life transition and/or struggling with anxiety or depression? Ready to navigate change with resilience, while cultivating inner peace, well-being, and connection? As a dedicated clinical psychologist, I specialize in guiding individuals through life transitions or hard times, helping them break free from anxiety and depression, and fostering deep connections with themselves and others. I'm here to support you!
Soy psicóloga multicultural y bilingüe en práctica privada con experiencia en problemas emocionales y conductuales, en terapia individual, pareja y grupo.
Live Life with Confidence, Break Free from Anxiety and Depression, and Embrace Inner Freedom and Connection! Are you stuck, facing a major life transition and/or struggling with anxiety or depression? Ready to navigate change with resilience, while cultivating inner peace, well-being, and connection? As a dedicated clinical psychologist, I specialize in guiding individuals through life transitions or hard times, helping them break free from anxiety and depression, and fostering deep connections with themselves and others. I'm here to support you!
(858) 434-1281 x858336 View (858) 434-1281 x858336
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Shelly Elia-Shaul
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
Due to my own multicultural and intersectional identity, I can hold the complexities of the social and cultural factors that impact mental health.
I am an associate marriage and family therapist working with kids, teens, and adults. I help clients with trauma and complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, identity issues, emotional instability and eating disorders. Additionally, I enjoy working with highly sensitive and neurodivergent kids and teens going through relational, personal and academic challenges.
Due to my own multicultural and intersectional identity, I can hold the complexities of the social and cultural factors that impact mental health.
I am an associate marriage and family therapist working with kids, teens, and adults. I help clients with trauma and complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, identity issues, emotional instability and eating disorders. Additionally, I enjoy working with highly sensitive and neurodivergent kids and teens going through relational, personal and academic challenges.
(323) 709-0894 View (323) 709-0894
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Aba Horthy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
I am a queer multicultural nonbinary AuDHD therapist who creates a nonjudgemental space for their clients. I mainly focus on the trans and nonbinary experience, complex trauma, chronic/terminal illnesses, ADHD/autism and grief/loss. I have clinical and personal experiences regarding my specializations. I have a deep capacity for working with trauma & supporting clients who think their story is “too heavy” for others to bear. I am really good at helping you (re)connect with who you are, who you want to be & figuring out how self-care looks like for you. Whatever we work on, I will create a safe environment and affirm your experience.
I am a queer multicultural nonbinary AuDHD therapist who creates a nonjudgemental space for their clients. I mainly focus on the trans and nonbinary experience, complex trauma, chronic/terminal illnesses, ADHD/autism and grief/loss. I have clinical and personal experiences regarding my specializations. I have a deep capacity for working with trauma & supporting clients who think their story is “too heavy” for others to bear. I am really good at helping you (re)connect with who you are, who you want to be & figuring out how self-care looks like for you. Whatever we work on, I will create a safe environment and affirm your experience.
(310) 564-1408 View (310) 564-1408
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Somatic Science Nervous System Regulation
SEP, CQM, MA
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92110
It also empowers me to work with, understand & influence the work of psychiatrists, physicians, psychotherapists and other helping professionals at a multicultural scale.
The essence of this approach Somatic Science (R) is highly effective at supporting your nervous system to become regulated, relaxed and harmonized with itself & the external environment. This approach helps you to develop a basic capacity for self-attunement and self-regulation, which are essential for satisfying relationships with yourself and others.  Ultimately, this approach can result in a depth and breadth of self-discovery, presence, joy and peace that most spiritual traditions claim to be extremely rare. ​The aim of our approach is to enjoy life with happiness; no more and no less. Our physiology is at the core of happiness.
It also empowers me to work with, understand & influence the work of psychiatrists, physicians, psychotherapists and other helping professionals at a multicultural scale.
The essence of this approach Somatic Science (R) is highly effective at supporting your nervous system to become regulated, relaxed and harmonized with itself & the external environment. This approach helps you to develop a basic capacity for self-attunement and self-regulation, which are essential for satisfying relationships with yourself and others.  Ultimately, this approach can result in a depth and breadth of self-discovery, presence, joy and peace that most spiritual traditions claim to be extremely rare. ​The aim of our approach is to enjoy life with happiness; no more and no less. Our physiology is at the core of happiness.
(760) 840-2074 View (760) 840-2074
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Elijah Monsivais
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I like to provided a relaxed atmosphere where we can explore your life story, find your strengths, direction and start helping you to heal. I have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages from older adults to teens and children as small as 3 years old with variety of experiences from life changes, anxiety/ depression, families, behavior issues, lgbtq issues, careers, biploar, schizoaffective, psychosis and more.
I like to provided a relaxed atmosphere where we can explore your life story, find your strengths, direction and start helping you to heal. I have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages from older adults to teens and children as small as 3 years old with variety of experiences from life changes, anxiety/ depression, families, behavior issues, lgbtq issues, careers, biploar, schizoaffective, psychosis and more.
(210) 672-1151 View (210) 672-1151

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.