Multicultural Therapists in Federal Triangle, Washington, DC

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Asha Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20004
Have you felt out of sync, unable to communicate clearly, frustrated and wanting to try something different but unhappy with what you've tried? I enjoy helping folks learn new ways of communicating, finding new perspectives to barriers and working through individual or relationship struggles to have their needs and wants met. If you are having difficulty making it through your everyday, dealing with the stresses of life, or managing anxiety, depression or ADHD; I can help. I will help you learn new coping skills using your own personal strengths to assist you with enhancing your quality of life while building self-compassion.
Have you felt out of sync, unable to communicate clearly, frustrated and wanting to try something different but unhappy with what you've tried? I enjoy helping folks learn new ways of communicating, finding new perspectives to barriers and working through individual or relationship struggles to have their needs and wants met. If you are having difficulty making it through your everyday, dealing with the stresses of life, or managing anxiety, depression or ADHD; I can help. I will help you learn new coping skills using your own personal strengths to assist you with enhancing your quality of life while building self-compassion.
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Francine Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20004  (Online Only)
My clients appreciate my warmth and kindness as well as my active engagement and communication. My approach includes behavioral, psychodynamic and psycho-educational strategies. Many clients have workplace issues as well as problems of daily life and conflict within the family setting. Often clients need to get in touch with strengths and learn new coping skills and strategies to enhance their relationships and quality of life. I have an interest in themes of burnout, midlife transitions and work/life balance. Recently I have seen clients reporting religious trauma or questioning childhood religious practices.
My clients appreciate my warmth and kindness as well as my active engagement and communication. My approach includes behavioral, psychodynamic and psycho-educational strategies. Many clients have workplace issues as well as problems of daily life and conflict within the family setting. Often clients need to get in touch with strengths and learn new coping skills and strategies to enhance their relationships and quality of life. I have an interest in themes of burnout, midlife transitions and work/life balance. Recently I have seen clients reporting religious trauma or questioning childhood religious practices.
(301) 691-2834 View (301) 691-2834
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Sahaya Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20004  (Online Only)
I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for late teens, adults, couples, and families for them to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.
I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for late teens, adults, couples, and families for them to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.
(571) 297-2579 View (571) 297-2579
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Jennifer Mostafa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20004  (Online Only)
Hi there! Congratulations on taking the first step toward engaging in therapy. I have been practicing the art of therapy for over 10 years and believe wholeheartedly in the process of therapy. I utilize an integrative, holistic and practical approach toward achieving client goals and incorporate a variety of techniques such as Person-Centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), combined with a reality-based approach that encourages self-acceptance and insight.
Hi there! Congratulations on taking the first step toward engaging in therapy. I have been practicing the art of therapy for over 10 years and believe wholeheartedly in the process of therapy. I utilize an integrative, holistic and practical approach toward achieving client goals and incorporate a variety of techniques such as Person-Centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), combined with a reality-based approach that encourages self-acceptance and insight.
(202) 304-1180 View (202) 304-1180
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Asha Henson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20004  (Online Only)
Is it hard to show up authentically? Do you seek a safe space to explore and understand yourself holistically? Are you struggling to find a therapist you can connect with? Welp, you have come to the right place!Whether you are looking to dive into your shadow or simply have a space to vent, I'm here to help. Together we will explore, understand and transform your relationship with self so that you can begin living a life of unconditional self-love. As a compassionate and empathetic Humanistic Therapist, I will embrace your inner potential as I support you on your journey to find purpose in your life.
Is it hard to show up authentically? Do you seek a safe space to explore and understand yourself holistically? Are you struggling to find a therapist you can connect with? Welp, you have come to the right place!Whether you are looking to dive into your shadow or simply have a space to vent, I'm here to help. Together we will explore, understand and transform your relationship with self so that you can begin living a life of unconditional self-love. As a compassionate and empathetic Humanistic Therapist, I will embrace your inner potential as I support you on your journey to find purpose in your life.
(202) 840-8075 View (202) 840-8075
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Dr. Amy E Duffy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20004
I have been working in the mental health field for over fifteen years with a variety of clients including children and adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. I specialize in the treatment of exposure to trauma, providing treatment to survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of those who have survived trauma, I focus a great deal of attention on the neurological effects of exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.
I have been working in the mental health field for over fifteen years with a variety of clients including children and adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. I specialize in the treatment of exposure to trauma, providing treatment to survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of those who have survived trauma, I focus a great deal of attention on the neurological effects of exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.
(202) 930-9476 View (202) 930-9476
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Ed Geraty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20201  (Online Only)
Please note I only provide tele-therapy services in Maryland, DC, Virginia & W. Virginia. It is my belief and practice that we are more than our limited thinking minds. If you have tried other traditional therapies and find them lacking, you may find my Transpersonal , Jungian, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral approach to be of benefit. The transpersonal is defined as "experiences in which the sense of identity, or self, extends beyond the individual or personal to encompass greater meaning. This can include exploring non ordinary states of consciousness.
Please note I only provide tele-therapy services in Maryland, DC, Virginia & W. Virginia. It is my belief and practice that we are more than our limited thinking minds. If you have tried other traditional therapies and find them lacking, you may find my Transpersonal , Jungian, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral approach to be of benefit. The transpersonal is defined as "experiences in which the sense of identity, or self, extends beyond the individual or personal to encompass greater meaning. This can include exploring non ordinary states of consciousness.
(410) 504-1551 View (410) 504-1551
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Silver Lake Psychology--Washington DC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20045
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(202) 335-8252 View (202) 335-8252
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Cindy Dominique
Psy, D, LCPC
Verified Verified
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20229  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I so appreciate you taking this opportunity to come to my page and reach out for help. It truly takes courage and determination especially when we are in vulnerable spaces in our lives. My hope and my goal is to help you discover your strengths and increase your ability to cope with stressful life transitions that may lead to depression, anxiety, or emotional distress. Additionally, help you heal, become empowered, and reclaim your life. My clinical interests include depression, cultural issues, grief/loss, substance abuse, and trauma. My approach to therapy is integrative with an emphasis cognitive behavioral techniques.
I so appreciate you taking this opportunity to come to my page and reach out for help. It truly takes courage and determination especially when we are in vulnerable spaces in our lives. My hope and my goal is to help you discover your strengths and increase your ability to cope with stressful life transitions that may lead to depression, anxiety, or emotional distress. Additionally, help you heal, become empowered, and reclaim your life. My clinical interests include depression, cultural issues, grief/loss, substance abuse, and trauma. My approach to therapy is integrative with an emphasis cognitive behavioral techniques.
(240) 702-2994 View (240) 702-2994
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Adrian Chiu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC 20201  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you find it difficult to identify, understand, or manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? In my work, I strive to create an accepting, non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe exploring the difficult, and sometimes painful, parts of yourself. I view therapy as a deeply meaningful and collaborative process that can serve as a catalyst to shifting the way you relate to yourself and others. This allows for more fulfilling and meaningful relationships, and the subsequent easing of psychological symptoms.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you find it difficult to identify, understand, or manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? In my work, I strive to create an accepting, non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe exploring the difficult, and sometimes painful, parts of yourself. I view therapy as a deeply meaningful and collaborative process that can serve as a catalyst to shifting the way you relate to yourself and others. This allows for more fulfilling and meaningful relationships, and the subsequent easing of psychological symptoms.
(267) 935-9957 View (267) 935-9957

Online Therapists

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Michell Kothari Stanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLC, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
As a bi-racial woman and certified coach, I offer a holistic, eclectic and multicultural approach to traditional psychotherapy.
Many of my clients have done therapy before and want more than a therapist who can listen and validate. I offer guidance, feedback, coping tools and mindfulness practices to help clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship frustrations to enhance their confidence, resilience and interpersonal effectiveness. By responding with intention (instead of reacting from fear), you will be able to navigate decisions and respond to stress, in a way reveals new opportunities. You will emerge from our work together having peace about the past, contentment in the present and optimism for the future.
As a bi-racial woman and certified coach, I offer a holistic, eclectic and multicultural approach to traditional psychotherapy.
Many of my clients have done therapy before and want more than a therapist who can listen and validate. I offer guidance, feedback, coping tools and mindfulness practices to help clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship frustrations to enhance their confidence, resilience and interpersonal effectiveness. By responding with intention (instead of reacting from fear), you will be able to navigate decisions and respond to stress, in a way reveals new opportunities. You will emerge from our work together having peace about the past, contentment in the present and optimism for the future.
(562) 383-7626 View (562) 383-7626
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Micki Duran
Pre-Licensed Professional, LGPC, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002
I strive to understand a person through their experiences, their own thoughts and feelings, and external factors, which mainly is through a multicultural and feminist lens.
I work with clients who are navigating discovering who they are as a person; who struggle with being heard or expressing themselves in interpersonal relationships; who have had difficult experiences that may make them feel overwhelmed to think of, let alone discuss. It can be difficult to even know where to start, and that is okay. I commend and welcome clients who are taking that first unsure step in therapy, or are continuing treatment to continue their journey towards a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.
I strive to understand a person through their experiences, their own thoughts and feelings, and external factors, which mainly is through a multicultural and feminist lens.
I work with clients who are navigating discovering who they are as a person; who struggle with being heard or expressing themselves in interpersonal relationships; who have had difficult experiences that may make them feel overwhelmed to think of, let alone discuss. It can be difficult to even know where to start, and that is okay. I commend and welcome clients who are taking that first unsure step in therapy, or are continuing treatment to continue their journey towards a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.
(202) 929-0942 View (202) 929-0942
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Suzannah Dichter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002  (Online Only)
If you are seeking healing, growth, and positive change in your life, I am here to listen, support, and help you get unstuck. I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist, I take a holistic, multicultural, and creative approach, grounded in clinical practices. I have a down-to-earth, warm, and authentic disposition. My goal is to help you live your life more fully. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with: anxiety, depression, self-worth, relationships, and life transitions. I also specialize in working with couples using the Gottman method to increase trust, commitment, intimacy and relationship fulfillment.
If you are seeking healing, growth, and positive change in your life, I am here to listen, support, and help you get unstuck. I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist, I take a holistic, multicultural, and creative approach, grounded in clinical practices. I have a down-to-earth, warm, and authentic disposition. My goal is to help you live your life more fully. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with: anxiety, depression, self-worth, relationships, and life transitions. I also specialize in working with couples using the Gottman method to increase trust, commitment, intimacy and relationship fulfillment.
(202) 684-2208 View (202) 684-2208
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Malahat Baig-Amin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
The combination of my professional training, academic work, research and clinical work in the US and abroad provide me with a global and multicultural perspective which informs my work with clients and issues of diversity.
I ascribe to an integrative approach based on a strengths model of treatment. I aim to assist clients in overcoming challenges they may face by helping them identify and access personal strengths. I have been trained in psycho-dynamic, interpersonal, family systems, empowerment, cognitive and behavioral therapies. I utilize an approach that best addresses the concerns/issues you may have.
The combination of my professional training, academic work, research and clinical work in the US and abroad provide me with a global and multicultural perspective which informs my work with clients and issues of diversity.
I ascribe to an integrative approach based on a strengths model of treatment. I aim to assist clients in overcoming challenges they may face by helping them identify and access personal strengths. I have been trained in psycho-dynamic, interpersonal, family systems, empowerment, cognitive and behavioral therapies. I utilize an approach that best addresses the concerns/issues you may have.
(202) 568-8417 View (202) 568-8417
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Harpreet Kang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-VA, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20003  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Some of the concerns that individuals have come to me for help with are: * Depression * Anxiety and Stress * Life Transitions * Work and Career Issues * Trauma, including physical and sexual abuse * Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction * Bi-cultural/Multicultural Identity Issues * Issues related to being a child of immigrants.
You are contemplating therapy because something is amiss in your life. Maybe you feel sad or anxious. Perhaps you feel alone? overwhelmed? It takes courage to enter therapy. To go on a voyage of self-discovery and change. It can be a rewarding journey. My approach focuses on helping you identify and work through whatever it is that is keeping you from reaching your full potential. I am collaborative, compassionate, and accepting. I have an interactive style, in which we work together to make sense of your experiences. Please contact me for additional information to help you make your decision.
Some of the concerns that individuals have come to me for help with are: * Depression * Anxiety and Stress * Life Transitions * Work and Career Issues * Trauma, including physical and sexual abuse * Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction * Bi-cultural/Multicultural Identity Issues * Issues related to being a child of immigrants.
You are contemplating therapy because something is amiss in your life. Maybe you feel sad or anxious. Perhaps you feel alone? overwhelmed? It takes courage to enter therapy. To go on a voyage of self-discovery and change. It can be a rewarding journey. My approach focuses on helping you identify and work through whatever it is that is keeping you from reaching your full potential. I am collaborative, compassionate, and accepting. I have an interactive style, in which we work together to make sense of your experiences. Please contact me for additional information to help you make your decision.
(202) 629-0450 View (202) 629-0450
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Samantha Knox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009  (Online Only)
My interests include social justice, spirituality, and multicultural counseling.
Do you find yourself feeling hopeless or depressed? Are you tired of being in the same old rut, day in and day out? Relationship issues have you feeling down? Are you trying to make sense of your own spiritual path? As a therapist, my goal is to support and empower you to meet your full potential. I like to use Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to support you in identifying and working through those irrational thoughts that often keep us stagnant. The goal is for us to identify the underlying cause, and stop if from continuing to wreak havoc in your emotional life.
My interests include social justice, spirituality, and multicultural counseling.
Do you find yourself feeling hopeless or depressed? Are you tired of being in the same old rut, day in and day out? Relationship issues have you feeling down? Are you trying to make sense of your own spiritual path? As a therapist, my goal is to support and empower you to meet your full potential. I like to use Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to support you in identifying and working through those irrational thoughts that often keep us stagnant. The goal is for us to identify the underlying cause, and stop if from continuing to wreak havoc in your emotional life.
(202) 335-4299 View (202) 335-4299
Photo of Shalin P Carter, Licensed Professional Counselor in Federal Triangle, Washington, DC
Shalin P Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006
Waitlist for new clients
I come from a multicultural background and believe that our unique characteristics and traditions of upbringing make this world a beautiful mosaic; everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, compassion and kindness.
Make peace with your thoughts and emotions, silence your inner critic and experience authentic emotions. Increase peace and understanding in your relationships, learn to communicate in ways that facilitate connection and lessen conflict. Find clarity in your purpose and uncover what has been holding you back, keeping you feeling stuck. Identify triggers to feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and imposter syndrome. End feelings of unworthiness and shame. Maximize your potential, and express yourself authentically. My name is Shalin Carter, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, these are the things I want to help you with.
I come from a multicultural background and believe that our unique characteristics and traditions of upbringing make this world a beautiful mosaic; everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, compassion and kindness.
Make peace with your thoughts and emotions, silence your inner critic and experience authentic emotions. Increase peace and understanding in your relationships, learn to communicate in ways that facilitate connection and lessen conflict. Find clarity in your purpose and uncover what has been holding you back, keeping you feeling stuck. Identify triggers to feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and imposter syndrome. End feelings of unworthiness and shame. Maximize your potential, and express yourself authentically. My name is Shalin Carter, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, these are the things I want to help you with.
(202) 831-3361 View (202) 831-3361
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Grace Chen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, worried, stressed out, or stuck? Are you struggling with life’s challenges or your relationships? I believe that therapy in a safe, accepting, and compassionate space allows for the self-understanding necessary for growth and healing. I work with adults and young adults (18+) to explore feelings and gain a better self-understanding, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, race and multicultural issues, and grief and loss. I believe that therapy is most helpful in a nonjudgmental and empathic setting where you can feel comfortable as you explore your thoughts and feelings.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, worried, stressed out, or stuck? Are you struggling with life’s challenges or your relationships? I believe that therapy in a safe, accepting, and compassionate space allows for the self-understanding necessary for growth and healing. I work with adults and young adults (18+) to explore feelings and gain a better self-understanding, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, race and multicultural issues, and grief and loss. I believe that therapy is most helpful in a nonjudgmental and empathic setting where you can feel comfortable as you explore your thoughts and feelings.
(703) 775-1601 View (703) 775-1601
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Raha Janka, MSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LGSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009
I believe therapy is a powerful tool to help you cultivate the life you want. My intention is to create a safe space where you can access inner resources and increase awareness of your authentic self. As a first-generation immigrant, I bring a multicultural lens to our work together, honoring your multifaceted identities and cultural strengths. Infused with humor and compassion, we will work together to identify and build a personal development toolkit for effective communication in relationships, boundary setting, navigating identity struggles, learned behaviors, intergenerational trauma, and explore agency within your life.
I believe therapy is a powerful tool to help you cultivate the life you want. My intention is to create a safe space where you can access inner resources and increase awareness of your authentic self. As a first-generation immigrant, I bring a multicultural lens to our work together, honoring your multifaceted identities and cultural strengths. Infused with humor and compassion, we will work together to identify and build a personal development toolkit for effective communication in relationships, boundary setting, navigating identity struggles, learned behaviors, intergenerational trauma, and explore agency within your life.
(202) 499-6055 View (202) 499-6055
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Ayse Ikizler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003
Dr. Ikizler specializes in treating generalized anxiety, depression, intergenerational cultural conflict, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, identity concerns and multicultural psychology (e.g., gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity), relationship/interpersonal concerns, and relational trauma. Dr. Ikizler tailors her integrative therapeutic approach to meet client’s specific needs, style, and worldview. She creates a safe, supportive, and collaborative space to help clients develop insights about themselves and develop skills to address life’s twists and turns.
Dr. Ikizler specializes in treating generalized anxiety, depression, intergenerational cultural conflict, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, identity concerns and multicultural psychology (e.g., gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity), relationship/interpersonal concerns, and relational trauma. Dr. Ikizler tailors her integrative therapeutic approach to meet client’s specific needs, style, and worldview. She creates a safe, supportive, and collaborative space to help clients develop insights about themselves and develop skills to address life’s twists and turns.
(571) 946-9359 View (571) 946-9359
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.