Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Hello! I am a counselor licensed in North and South Carolina with over 22 years of experience. I’ve worked with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, family and parenting issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, and more. I determine effective therapy strategies for each unique client, and employ a combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Schema Focused, Narrative, and Brief Solution Focused techniques. My clients tell me they appreciate that I am direct, honest, and hold them accountable, while also being compassionate. I am very practical and teach techniques that can be applied to most all situations in life.
Hello! I am a counselor licensed in North and South Carolina with over 22 years of experience. I’ve worked with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, family and parenting issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, and more. I determine effective therapy strategies for each unique client, and employ a combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Schema Focused, Narrative, and Brief Solution Focused techniques. My clients tell me they appreciate that I am direct, honest, and hold them accountable, while also being compassionate. I am very practical and teach techniques that can be applied to most all situations in life.
Currently only accepting adult (18+) clients. Multiple factors determine our holistic wellness and one facet can often throw off the others. Our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects need to be addressed as parts of our whole self and should be included in therapy. I work with women and men ages 15+ to understand and reduce symptoms from various mental health concerns in an effort to work towards holistic healing of mind and body. I have special experience working long-term with persons dealing with the systemic effects of complex trauma.
Currently only accepting adult (18+) clients. Multiple factors determine our holistic wellness and one facet can often throw off the others. Our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects need to be addressed as parts of our whole self and should be included in therapy. I work with women and men ages 15+ to understand and reduce symptoms from various mental health concerns in an effort to work towards holistic healing of mind and body. I have special experience working long-term with persons dealing with the systemic effects of complex trauma.
Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I understand that opening up about your struggles can be difficult, but you don’t have to face them alone. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, offering a safe and supportive space where you can share your story without judgment. Whether you’re dealing with the effects of trauma, the stress of marriage, divorce, child rearing, military life, or any other challenges, I’m here to help you navigate your journey toward healing and resilience. Together, we’ll work to uncover the tools & strategies that empower you to move forward with confidence and strength.
I understand that opening up about your struggles can be difficult, but you don’t have to face them alone. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, offering a safe and supportive space where you can share your story without judgment. Whether you’re dealing with the effects of trauma, the stress of marriage, divorce, child rearing, military life, or any other challenges, I’m here to help you navigate your journey toward healing and resilience. Together, we’ll work to uncover the tools & strategies that empower you to move forward with confidence and strength.
Do you have something you need to talk about? Trudging through life with stress, grief, anxiety, or other burdens can feel lonely and exhausting. Address your mental health needs through conversation and engage in therapeutic interventions to bring positive change in your life. Exploring how your mental health has negative impacts on your body and your daily life will improve your well-being.
Do you have something you need to talk about? Trudging through life with stress, grief, anxiety, or other burdens can feel lonely and exhausting. Address your mental health needs through conversation and engage in therapeutic interventions to bring positive change in your life. Exploring how your mental health has negative impacts on your body and your daily life will improve your well-being.
My ideal client is anyone struggling to navigate everyday stressors or unresolved traumas. They seek a compassionate, supportive space to process emotions, develop practical coping skills, and find balance. Their goals would consist of enhancing their self-awareness and resilience, ultimately seeking emotional well-being to live a fulfilling life and manage their challenges more effectively.
My ideal client is anyone struggling to navigate everyday stressors or unresolved traumas. They seek a compassionate, supportive space to process emotions, develop practical coping skills, and find balance. Their goals would consist of enhancing their self-awareness and resilience, ultimately seeking emotional well-being to live a fulfilling life and manage their challenges more effectively.
No Waitlist! Let's find a way forward together!
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you've spent hours looking for the right fit, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step can be daunting but I find that often times, the most important part of healing is feeling seen, heard, and understood. From struggling with life and relationship changes, to looking for an avenue to process difficult and traumatic topics, therapy works best if you're able to share in a way that makes sense to you. I work hand in hand with my clients to reach their goals and leave session feeling more confident and resilient.
No Waitlist! Let's find a way forward together!
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you've spent hours looking for the right fit, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step can be daunting but I find that often times, the most important part of healing is feeling seen, heard, and understood. From struggling with life and relationship changes, to looking for an avenue to process difficult and traumatic topics, therapy works best if you're able to share in a way that makes sense to you. I work hand in hand with my clients to reach their goals and leave session feeling more confident and resilient.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) located in Raleigh, NC and working with clients statewide via telehealth. As a mother of two, I am passionate about helping mothers through their pregnancy and postpartum journeys in addition to parenting and partner relations to help ease the stress of the early years of parenthood. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) located in Raleigh, NC and working with clients statewide via telehealth. As a mother of two, I am passionate about helping mothers through their pregnancy and postpartum journeys in addition to parenting and partner relations to help ease the stress of the early years of parenthood. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in fostering deep emotional connections and providing evidence-based approaches to support my clients. My skill set includes a strong foundation in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care. I excel at creating a safe, non-judgemental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings, facilitating personal growth and healing. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I empower clients to develop coping strategies and achieve their therapeutic goals, guiding them toward lasting change and resilience.
As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in fostering deep emotional connections and providing evidence-based approaches to support my clients. My skill set includes a strong foundation in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care. I excel at creating a safe, non-judgemental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings, facilitating personal growth and healing. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I empower clients to develop coping strategies and achieve their therapeutic goals, guiding them toward lasting change and resilience.
We all need help navigating life's changes and challenges. I'm here to listen to you and offer emotional support for what you're going through.
I seek to understand all the parts of you—your background, your environment, your family, and the ways you have found to cope with life's challenges—so that, together, we can gain clarity about what's going on in your life, make changes, or find peace.
We all need help navigating life's changes and challenges. I'm here to listen to you and offer emotional support for what you're going through.
I seek to understand all the parts of you—your background, your environment, your family, and the ways you have found to cope with life's challenges—so that, together, we can gain clarity about what's going on in your life, make changes, or find peace.
Do you feel that something in your life is not working for you? Are you interested in exploring patterns and motivations that are problematic in your relationships or in your work? Through compassionate and collaborative exploration, my goal is to help you build increased self-awareness and form new understandings of your past and present. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for in-depth work with adults and couples.
Do you feel that something in your life is not working for you? Are you interested in exploring patterns and motivations that are problematic in your relationships or in your work? Through compassionate and collaborative exploration, my goal is to help you build increased self-awareness and form new understandings of your past and present. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for in-depth work with adults and couples.
Life threw you a curveball, and you caught it… with your face. I specialize in working with individuals who have faced extraordinary challenges, offering them the space to unpack their experiences, heal, and move forward with power. If you are looking for someone who specializes in Neurodivergent Adults (including Adult ADHD and Autism Assessments), EMDR/Trauma, Professionals in High Stress Careers, Couples & Poly/Kink Relationships, or LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Counseling, then schedule a free 20 minute consultation and let’s figure this shit out!
Life threw you a curveball, and you caught it… with your face. I specialize in working with individuals who have faced extraordinary challenges, offering them the space to unpack their experiences, heal, and move forward with power. If you are looking for someone who specializes in Neurodivergent Adults (including Adult ADHD and Autism Assessments), EMDR/Trauma, Professionals in High Stress Careers, Couples & Poly/Kink Relationships, or LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Counseling, then schedule a free 20 minute consultation and let’s figure this shit out!
I believe we are partners in your therapeutic journey. It requires effort and dedication from the both of us. I work to create a warm and safe environment for you to be vulnerable. We can go from crying to laughing all in one session because sometimes life requires laughter. I focus on relational therapy, depression, anxiety, relationships, daily stressors, parenting, and trauma. Specializing in childhood trauma and attachment issues.
I believe we are partners in your therapeutic journey. It requires effort and dedication from the both of us. I work to create a warm and safe environment for you to be vulnerable. We can go from crying to laughing all in one session because sometimes life requires laughter. I focus on relational therapy, depression, anxiety, relationships, daily stressors, parenting, and trauma. Specializing in childhood trauma and attachment issues.
Do you find yourself struggling with overthinking, relationship satisfaction, or relieving past hurts or scary moments? Please know that you don't have to go through this. Establishing treatment with the goal to manage these symptoms, and in many cases eliminate the symptom is within reach. To wake up feeling light and burdensome free, without past hurts shadowing over your present is reason enough to establish care.
Do you find yourself struggling with overthinking, relationship satisfaction, or relieving past hurts or scary moments? Please know that you don't have to go through this. Establishing treatment with the goal to manage these symptoms, and in many cases eliminate the symptom is within reach. To wake up feeling light and burdensome free, without past hurts shadowing over your present is reason enough to establish care.
Therapy that’s practical, affirming, and a little creative—specializing in anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+ care.
You’ve spent so much energy keeping it together for everyone else—when do you get to just be you?
I help people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected find relief and reclaim their sense of self. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, perfectionism, or questions about identity and relationships, I provide a space where all parts of you are welcome.
Therapy that’s practical, affirming, and a little creative—specializing in anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+ care.
You’ve spent so much energy keeping it together for everyone else—when do you get to just be you?
I help people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected find relief and reclaim their sense of self. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, perfectionism, or questions about identity and relationships, I provide a space where all parts of you are welcome.
Luree with Counseling Professionals PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Only accepting individual clients at this time!
Asking for help is not easy, opening yourself up to a stranger can be uncomfortable, and speaking openly about sex can be difficult, but remaining stuck is no longer a viable option. Stepping outside your comfort zone symbolizes your desire for change and growth. I want you to know that you are not alone, and you do not have to take this journey to wholeness and sexual wellness by yourself. I applaud you for seeking help and you are worth the change you seek.
Only accepting individual clients at this time!
Asking for help is not easy, opening yourself up to a stranger can be uncomfortable, and speaking openly about sex can be difficult, but remaining stuck is no longer a viable option. Stepping outside your comfort zone symbolizes your desire for change and growth. I want you to know that you are not alone, and you do not have to take this journey to wholeness and sexual wellness by yourself. I applaud you for seeking help and you are worth the change you seek.
Kristy | Introspection Counseling Center LLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Online Only
I specialize in working with adults who may be struggling with day to day life problems. Whether it’s managing symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression, or navigating significant life decisions, you will gain the support and guidance you need. My ideal client is someone who has the capacity for self-awareness and is motivated to make positive changes in their life. Life can be overwhelming, and it’s not uncommon to feel less than satisfied in certain areas—be it at home, work, school, or within your social circles. However, help is possible when you implement the right skills!
I specialize in working with adults who may be struggling with day to day life problems. Whether it’s managing symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression, or navigating significant life decisions, you will gain the support and guidance you need. My ideal client is someone who has the capacity for self-awareness and is motivated to make positive changes in their life. Life can be overwhelming, and it’s not uncommon to feel less than satisfied in certain areas—be it at home, work, school, or within your social circles. However, help is possible when you implement the right skills!
Dr. Glacia Ethridge
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LCAS-A, NCC, CGP
Online Only
Life can be challenging and hectic. The daily activities that you engage in often creates a level of stress that you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, leading to burn out. The demands and obligations of work, school, and home can overshadow your needs to care for yourself and accomplish your goals. The emotional impact of not being where you want to be in life can determine how you perceive yourself, your outlook on life, and your relationships. You may even feel like that what you desire is unobtainable due to current circumstances and past experiences. You are not alone in how you feel. There is hope.
Life can be challenging and hectic. The daily activities that you engage in often creates a level of stress that you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, leading to burn out. The demands and obligations of work, school, and home can overshadow your needs to care for yourself and accomplish your goals. The emotional impact of not being where you want to be in life can determine how you perceive yourself, your outlook on life, and your relationships. You may even feel like that what you desire is unobtainable due to current circumstances and past experiences. You are not alone in how you feel. There is hope.
The Scene: Day after day, year after year, you hope that things will change. Unfortunately, the motivation never really sticks, and eventually, you give up only to restart the never-ending cycle of disappointment . You've convinced yourself that you are not strong enough or smart enough. You don't understand why you can't be happy like everyone else. The questions continues to linger: How do I hold space for these thoughts? What do I do?
The Scene: Day after day, year after year, you hope that things will change. Unfortunately, the motivation never really sticks, and eventually, you give up only to restart the never-ending cycle of disappointment . You've convinced yourself that you are not strong enough or smart enough. You don't understand why you can't be happy like everyone else. The questions continues to linger: How do I hold space for these thoughts? What do I do?
I deliver evidence-based interventions with compassion, genuineness, humor, empathy, and professionalism. You can’t surprise me and I won’t judge you. My goal is to help you heal and develop self-compassion with the skills you need to cope. Every individual is unique and I believe there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to psychological care because you are not your diagnosis. I will draw on your strengths to decrease distress, improve resilience, and work through barriers to experiencing whole-hearted well-being.
I deliver evidence-based interventions with compassion, genuineness, humor, empathy, and professionalism. You can’t surprise me and I won’t judge you. My goal is to help you heal and develop self-compassion with the skills you need to cope. Every individual is unique and I believe there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to psychological care because you are not your diagnosis. I will draw on your strengths to decrease distress, improve resilience, and work through barriers to experiencing whole-hearted well-being.
I value the privilege of coming alongside you in the exploration, processing, and resolution of issues that may be hindering the full expression of your unique identity. Everyone's life journey is different. I desire to offer a safe place for individuals to process their own journey. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, relational issues, are working through past trauma, or just need support and a listening ear, we can work together to bring healing and resolution. I am a person centered therapist utilizing techniques of various therapies and will a trauma-informed lens.
I value the privilege of coming alongside you in the exploration, processing, and resolution of issues that may be hindering the full expression of your unique identity. Everyone's life journey is different. I desire to offer a safe place for individuals to process their own journey. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, relational issues, are working through past trauma, or just need support and a listening ear, we can work together to bring healing and resolution. I am a person centered therapist utilizing techniques of various therapies and will a trauma-informed lens.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.