Multicultural Therapists in New York, NY

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Jessica Levin
LMHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Working through a multicultural lens, Jessica is committed to helping individuals gain deeper self awareness while exploring the impact of societal pressures and systemic oppression on their sense of self and the challenges they face. Through a blend of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practice and psychodynamic therapy, Jessica works with individuals and couples to challenge the patterns that keep them “stuck”, increase emotion regulation and understand how the past can impact the present. She uses a person-centered, strength-based approach to reconnect individuals to their inner resources to meet their goals.
Working through a multicultural lens, Jessica is committed to helping individuals gain deeper self awareness while exploring the impact of societal pressures and systemic oppression on their sense of self and the challenges they face. Through a blend of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practice and psychodynamic therapy, Jessica works with individuals and couples to challenge the patterns that keep them “stuck”, increase emotion regulation and understand how the past can impact the present. She uses a person-centered, strength-based approach to reconnect individuals to their inner resources to meet their goals.
(646) 693-3552 View (646) 693-3552
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Gabriel Windevoxchel
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10017
My framework for therapy also adopts core values of multicultural therapy.
I primarily focused my studies on communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the effects of pervasive trauma. I also am very interested in neurodivergent and anxiety disorders.
My framework for therapy also adopts core values of multicultural therapy.
I primarily focused my studies on communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the effects of pervasive trauma. I also am very interested in neurodivergent and anxiety disorders.
(347) 894-2930 View (347) 894-2930
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Mahroo Moshari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065  (Online Only)
Multicultural therapist in Manhattan with 20+ years of experience in cross-cultural psychology welcomes clients of diverse backgrounds and orientations. Whether you grew up in an individualistic or collectivist society, you may experience difficulty in coping with life’s challenges. Are you experiencing anxiety/panic attacks, depression, self-doubt, identity confusion, feelings of powerlessness, or social anxiety? Do you fear the future? Are you suffering from low self-esteem because your feelings have never been validated due to cultural stigma? Do you want to make a positive change in your life, starting today?
Multicultural therapist in Manhattan with 20+ years of experience in cross-cultural psychology welcomes clients of diverse backgrounds and orientations. Whether you grew up in an individualistic or collectivist society, you may experience difficulty in coping with life’s challenges. Are you experiencing anxiety/panic attacks, depression, self-doubt, identity confusion, feelings of powerlessness, or social anxiety? Do you fear the future? Are you suffering from low self-esteem because your feelings have never been validated due to cultural stigma? Do you want to make a positive change in your life, starting today?
(516) 701-3710 View (516) 701-3710
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Daniel Lee
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Daniel provides therapeutic support from an individualized, person-centered approach in an attempt to meet each new patient where they are in their specific life-situation. He draws from an eclectic multicultural theoretical framework, incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical-behavioral approaches to treatment when appropriate. He firmly believes in each individual’s unique differences and relies on a strengths-based perspective when working to motivate behavioral change.
Daniel provides therapeutic support from an individualized, person-centered approach in an attempt to meet each new patient where they are in their specific life-situation. He draws from an eclectic multicultural theoretical framework, incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical-behavioral approaches to treatment when appropriate. He firmly believes in each individual’s unique differences and relies on a strengths-based perspective when working to motivate behavioral change.
(646) 904-5797 View (646) 904-5797
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May L Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025
Often I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, past traumas, life transitions. Sometimes, we just want to understand ourselves better. In my practice you have the opportunity to explore these issues and to find ways to meet your goals and needs. I'm a multicultural and bilingual psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. I work with a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life. I have worked in different settings during my career: community outpatient clinics, emergency psychiatry, inpatient, research. I have done post-graduate training to refine my clinical skills, become a better therapist.
Often I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, past traumas, life transitions. Sometimes, we just want to understand ourselves better. In my practice you have the opportunity to explore these issues and to find ways to meet your goals and needs. I'm a multicultural and bilingual psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. I work with a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life. I have worked in different settings during my career: community outpatient clinics, emergency psychiatry, inpatient, research. I have done post-graduate training to refine my clinical skills, become a better therapist.
(646) 553-3374 View (646) 553-3374
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Dr. Steven Carter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011  (Online Only)
As someone who identifies as biracial, I strive to bring a multicultural focus to all of my work.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Therapy can be viewed as a journey of self-discovery and growth. This journey may include navigating relationships, developing adaptive coping skills, or processing experiences from your past. Whatever direction your journey may go, I am hopeful that I can support you along your path. Over the past seven years as a therapist, I have worked in hospitals, community clinics, and college counseling centers.
As someone who identifies as biracial, I strive to bring a multicultural focus to all of my work.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Therapy can be viewed as a journey of self-discovery and growth. This journey may include navigating relationships, developing adaptive coping skills, or processing experiences from your past. Whatever direction your journey may go, I am hopeful that I can support you along your path. Over the past seven years as a therapist, I have worked in hospitals, community clinics, and college counseling centers.
(929) 254-3076 View (929) 254-3076
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Isha Kumar
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Her experience surrounds working with depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, self esteem issues, body image, multicultural issues, identity issues, life transitions, and interpersonal and relationship issues.
Isha uses an eclectic and client-centered approach to meet clients where they are at, and provides a secure, comfortable, genuine, and totally accepting environment individualized to every client. Drawing from psychodynamic, multicultural, feminist, emotion-focused, and narrative approached, she uses warmth and empathy to create a trusting therapeutic relationship, and aims to help clients attain self-awareness and actualization, and empower them to foster growth and change. Isha has prior experience working with diverse populations - children, adolescents, and adults, as well as individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Her experience surrounds working with depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, self esteem issues, body image, multicultural issues, identity issues, life transitions, and interpersonal and relationship issues.
Isha uses an eclectic and client-centered approach to meet clients where they are at, and provides a secure, comfortable, genuine, and totally accepting environment individualized to every client. Drawing from psychodynamic, multicultural, feminist, emotion-focused, and narrative approached, she uses warmth and empathy to create a trusting therapeutic relationship, and aims to help clients attain self-awareness and actualization, and empower them to foster growth and change. Isha has prior experience working with diverse populations - children, adolescents, and adults, as well as individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
(646) 692-0903 View (646) 692-0903
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Natasha Edwards
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10026
In addition to psychodynamic techniques, I use relational and CBT techniques, in combination with multicultural, spiritual, and strength based tools for growth and change.
The process of beginning therapy and finding a therapist can feel overwhelming and frightening. I understand and believe those who are starting this process are truly courageous and resourceful. In my experience, I have found having a safe, contained, and trusting environment to share all of one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be restorative and healing. Each experience is different and some clients desire short term treatment while others wish for a more long term therapeutic relationship to achieve their goals; I look forward to exploring options and co-creating a safe and productive space with those seeking therapy.
In addition to psychodynamic techniques, I use relational and CBT techniques, in combination with multicultural, spiritual, and strength based tools for growth and change.
The process of beginning therapy and finding a therapist can feel overwhelming and frightening. I understand and believe those who are starting this process are truly courageous and resourceful. In my experience, I have found having a safe, contained, and trusting environment to share all of one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be restorative and healing. Each experience is different and some clients desire short term treatment while others wish for a more long term therapeutic relationship to achieve their goals; I look forward to exploring options and co-creating a safe and productive space with those seeking therapy.
(646) 759-9934 View (646) 759-9934
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Erika Arnold
LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003  (Online Only)
From a multicultural and holistic perspective my approach is psychodynamically rooted and tailored to each individual's unique situation.
Life may feel joyous and beautiful, but it may also feel uncertain, boring, sad, lonely, painful, and even devastating at times. Life's inevitable changes can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and engaging in unhealthy behaviors in order to cope. Finding the right support is key to help you navigate these difficult times.
From a multicultural and holistic perspective my approach is psychodynamically rooted and tailored to each individual's unique situation.
Life may feel joyous and beautiful, but it may also feel uncertain, boring, sad, lonely, painful, and even devastating at times. Life's inevitable changes can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and engaging in unhealthy behaviors in order to cope. Finding the right support is key to help you navigate these difficult times.
(917) 909-2219 View (917) 909-2219
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Eleonora Odes
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
As a trained scientist-practitioner, Eleonora incorporates contributions of empirical research and evidence-based practice to inform her work with individuals and couples who are ready to step into the unknown in order to create positive changes in their lives. She is highly integrative in her thinking and utilize the therapeutic framework which consists of psychodynamic, cognitive/dialectical behavioral, multicultural, humanistic, and feminist theory based interventions. Eleonora is honored to bring practical experience across multiple professional settings based on her over ten years of postdoctoral clinical practice.
As a trained scientist-practitioner, Eleonora incorporates contributions of empirical research and evidence-based practice to inform her work with individuals and couples who are ready to step into the unknown in order to create positive changes in their lives. She is highly integrative in her thinking and utilize the therapeutic framework which consists of psychodynamic, cognitive/dialectical behavioral, multicultural, humanistic, and feminist theory based interventions. Eleonora is honored to bring practical experience across multiple professional settings based on her over ten years of postdoctoral clinical practice.
(917) 924-4944 View (917) 924-4944
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Zaira Zaidi
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Working through complexities of life, we often get caught up in creating a better narrative of our past. Z. believes in fostering a non-judgmental space for clients to rewrite their stories. Rooted in humanistic and behavioral approaches, Z. believes a holistic lens can capture a collaborative environment focusing on multicultural factors to empower clients.
Working through complexities of life, we often get caught up in creating a better narrative of our past. Z. believes in fostering a non-judgmental space for clients to rewrite their stories. Rooted in humanistic and behavioral approaches, Z. believes a holistic lens can capture a collaborative environment focusing on multicultural factors to empower clients.
(929) 466-9847 View (929) 466-9847
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Randy Slaughter
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022
I view therapy as a partnership designed to disentangle life’s complexities on the pathway to wholeness. For many clients this involves struggles with issues from their past, making sense of their emotions or dealing with one of life's many transitions. Others are in need of support around grief or working through relationship issues. My training as a former Diversity, Equity and Inclusion professional has taught me to view my clients through a multicultural lens that acknowledges and values all parts of their identity. As partners we will create adaptive coping strategies to bring clients into better alignment and fulfillment.
I view therapy as a partnership designed to disentangle life’s complexities on the pathway to wholeness. For many clients this involves struggles with issues from their past, making sense of their emotions or dealing with one of life's many transitions. Others are in need of support around grief or working through relationship issues. My training as a former Diversity, Equity and Inclusion professional has taught me to view my clients through a multicultural lens that acknowledges and values all parts of their identity. As partners we will create adaptive coping strategies to bring clients into better alignment and fulfillment.
(929) 416-3166 View (929) 416-3166
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Anita Mambo Cohn-Harvest Your Strengths
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10012
Speciality: BIPOC, mixed-race individuals, multicultural, multiracial, interracial couples.
Are you having a hard time with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, depression, loss, loneliness and dissatisfaction? Or are you undergoing a life transition or struggling in your relationships? I help can help guide you through it. We harvest your inner strengths to ignite healing and recovery. Harvest Your Strengths Therapy is designed to help you: feel better, grow stronger and wiser, discover what makes you happy and strengthen your relationships. I also work with couples seeking to better understand one another, strengthen their bond, increase trust, intimacy and connection.
Speciality: BIPOC, mixed-race individuals, multicultural, multiracial, interracial couples.
Are you having a hard time with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, depression, loss, loneliness and dissatisfaction? Or are you undergoing a life transition or struggling in your relationships? I help can help guide you through it. We harvest your inner strengths to ignite healing and recovery. Harvest Your Strengths Therapy is designed to help you: feel better, grow stronger and wiser, discover what makes you happy and strengthen your relationships. I also work with couples seeking to better understand one another, strengthen their bond, increase trust, intimacy and connection.
(917) 746-5630 View (917) 746-5630
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Christine Cheung
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007  (Online Only)
Utilizing a multicultural and trauma-informed approach, I strive to create a collaborative space that provides a unique opportunity to check in with yourself.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York City. I work with diverse clients with various presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience treating clients with issues relating to perfectionism, identity and self-esteem, burnout, and addiction. I also specialize in navigating complex trauma, relationship and family conflicts, and immigrant and first-generation multicultural issues. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories to form individualized treatment plans.
Utilizing a multicultural and trauma-informed approach, I strive to create a collaborative space that provides a unique opportunity to check in with yourself.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York City. I work with diverse clients with various presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience treating clients with issues relating to perfectionism, identity and self-esteem, burnout, and addiction. I also specialize in navigating complex trauma, relationship and family conflicts, and immigrant and first-generation multicultural issues. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories to form individualized treatment plans.
(332) 263-3016 View (332) 263-3016
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Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
I specialize in multicultural sex therapy and couples therapy.
You desire a more fulfilling relationship or sex life. Maybe it is a challenge to directly express your needs and you get stuck in repeating arguments that go nowhere. Perhaps you struggle with loss of passion or experience sexual anxiety. You may wonder how you can ask your partner for better emotional support, appreciation, alone time or good sex. If you're an expat or immigrant, or if you're in an intercultural relationship, you may run up against cultural differences. If you're in a non-traditional or open relationship, maybe you find it a challenge to navigate different values and relationship styles.
I specialize in multicultural sex therapy and couples therapy.
You desire a more fulfilling relationship or sex life. Maybe it is a challenge to directly express your needs and you get stuck in repeating arguments that go nowhere. Perhaps you struggle with loss of passion or experience sexual anxiety. You may wonder how you can ask your partner for better emotional support, appreciation, alone time or good sex. If you're an expat or immigrant, or if you're in an intercultural relationship, you may run up against cultural differences. If you're in a non-traditional or open relationship, maybe you find it a challenge to navigate different values and relationship styles.
(347) 472-1949 View (347) 472-1949
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Olivia Barbezat
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Olivia has experience working with diverse and multicultural backgrounds.
Olivia’s goal as a clinician is to develop a collaborative safe space where individuals can feel validated and empowered. Taking an empathetic person centered approach, Olivia ensures patients know they are not only being heard, but also cared about. Olivia pulls skills from multiple modalities to help patients learn coping skills in a nonjudgmental manner. Olivia believes genuine relationships are what make therapy so beneficial.
Olivia has experience working with diverse and multicultural backgrounds.
Olivia’s goal as a clinician is to develop a collaborative safe space where individuals can feel validated and empowered. Taking an empathetic person centered approach, Olivia ensures patients know they are not only being heard, but also cared about. Olivia pulls skills from multiple modalities to help patients learn coping skills in a nonjudgmental manner. Olivia believes genuine relationships are what make therapy so beneficial.
(646) 362-1158 View (646) 362-1158
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Dr. Angela Kang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011  (Online Only)
I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in self-reflection at some moment in their lives, whether they are transitioning through a phase or struggling with the daily stressors of everyday life that impact well-being. I envision therapy as a collaborative process between therapist and client in which individuals, through guidance and introspection, can reach the best versions of themselves and develop meaningful relationships, self-fulfillment, and mastery over past and present challenges. I hold a multicultural lens with all clients I encounter and recognize the impact of race, ethnicity, and social context.
I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in self-reflection at some moment in their lives, whether they are transitioning through a phase or struggling with the daily stressors of everyday life that impact well-being. I envision therapy as a collaborative process between therapist and client in which individuals, through guidance and introspection, can reach the best versions of themselves and develop meaningful relationships, self-fulfillment, and mastery over past and present challenges. I hold a multicultural lens with all clients I encounter and recognize the impact of race, ethnicity, and social context.
(914) 354-3147 View (914) 354-3147
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Nandini Malhotra
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Nandini operates from an anti-oppression lens honoring the intersecting identities clients hold, centering autonomy and self-determination. Although holistic, her approach contextualizes each client’s wellbeing within the unique systems (i.e. political, familial, etc.) they navigate. Her eclectic and non-hierarchical orientation draws from feminist-multicultural, person-centered, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic modalities. By centering compassion and non-judgement, Nandini hopes to support the client’s pursuit toward healing, happiness, and ultimately, freedom.
Nandini operates from an anti-oppression lens honoring the intersecting identities clients hold, centering autonomy and self-determination. Although holistic, her approach contextualizes each client’s wellbeing within the unique systems (i.e. political, familial, etc.) they navigate. Her eclectic and non-hierarchical orientation draws from feminist-multicultural, person-centered, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic modalities. By centering compassion and non-judgement, Nandini hopes to support the client’s pursuit toward healing, happiness, and ultimately, freedom.
(929) 470-4018 View (929) 470-4018
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Paul J Park
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University; worked at Rutgers University and Bellevue Hospital; and work with highly driven professionals from various industries (art, sports, tech, media, medicine, finance) in fostering healthy relationships, resolving family/multicultural issues, and managing performance and social anxiety, OCD, and depression.
I specialize in helping people through loss, traumatic events, and life transitions. You may be stuck, feel out of control, or simply want a different life. Psychotherapy can be helpful in redefining how you relate to others and yourself, and in identifying your needs and nurturing these areas. I can introduce research-supported strategies for coping with difficult emotions, stress, or physical pain when a practical solution is appropriate. An ideal patient would also value an emotion-based and interpersonal approach to treatment; few things can predict the success of treatment like the strong bond between your therapist and you.
I trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University; worked at Rutgers University and Bellevue Hospital; and work with highly driven professionals from various industries (art, sports, tech, media, medicine, finance) in fostering healthy relationships, resolving family/multicultural issues, and managing performance and social anxiety, OCD, and depression.
I specialize in helping people through loss, traumatic events, and life transitions. You may be stuck, feel out of control, or simply want a different life. Psychotherapy can be helpful in redefining how you relate to others and yourself, and in identifying your needs and nurturing these areas. I can introduce research-supported strategies for coping with difficult emotions, stress, or physical pain when a practical solution is appropriate. An ideal patient would also value an emotion-based and interpersonal approach to treatment; few things can predict the success of treatment like the strong bond between your therapist and you.
(646) 846-8998 View (646) 846-8998
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Sivan Frank
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Do you want to get the most out of life? Often clients come to therapy to overcome barriers that are holding them back and experience, increased professional satisfaction, enduring, rewarding relationships, a higher sense of purpose and life satisfaction, less stress, overall happiness. I work with clients to increase their self awareness and improve emotional well being. My areas of Specialty: Relationships, Individual & Couples Therapy, Depression and Anxiety, Break up, Separation or Divorce Counseling, Multicultural Counseling related to Assimilation and Acculturation, Career Issues, Life Coaching & Dealing with Loss. Check out client testimonials on my website.
Do you want to get the most out of life? Often clients come to therapy to overcome barriers that are holding them back and experience, increased professional satisfaction, enduring, rewarding relationships, a higher sense of purpose and life satisfaction, less stress, overall happiness. I work with clients to increase their self awareness and improve emotional well being. My areas of Specialty: Relationships, Individual & Couples Therapy, Depression and Anxiety, Break up, Separation or Divorce Counseling, Multicultural Counseling related to Assimilation and Acculturation, Career Issues, Life Coaching & Dealing with Loss. Check out client testimonials on my website.
(646) 571-0521 x801 View (646) 571-0521 x801
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.