Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Sociocultural and identity factors (gender, race, sexuality, etc. ) shape how we experience the world and how the world interacts with us. My training emphasizes the importance of understanding how these factors impact our mental health.

My training as a counseling psychologist is steeped in a holistic view of humanity: strengths-based, developmental, contextual, multiculturally-sensitive with a focus on social justice. I have taught many courses on on CST, but more importantly, I continue to engage in a personal ongoing practice of cultural self-exploration, including awareness of the privilege I hold. CST means that we can explore all aspects of your identity and the ways they influence and contextualize your experiences.

I take into consideration the impacts of culture, ethnic groups, racial groups, belief systems, history, society, and communities

In a culturally responsive and humble approach, I work to bring all aspects of your identity as strengths in the counseling environment. I believe that when we are in touch with all aspects of our identity, we are better able to proactively address the challenges that are facing us.

I have experience working with people of many cultural backgrounds including Hispanic/Latinx, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+. It is important to me as a therapist to consider your background/identity as well as my own as our culture/identity provides context for our behaviors and understanding of the world.

I work with clients in a collaborative relationship to identify goals for therapy and treatment or growth plan. Together, we will identify what will be helpful, to explore how you relate to yourself (your thoughts, feelings, body, identity), the context within which you live, and how the heck to manage the societal structures we have to navigate. As a therapist I aim to practice with cultural humility, and will educate myself on topics important to you.

Culture informs how we view and understand our values and others around us. It's important to integrate that into therapy, as well as for your therapist to respect and understand your perspective.

I have studied at the Multicultural Family Institute, the Ackerman Institute for the family, and the Eikenberg Academy for Social Justice following the teachings of leaders in culturallly sensitive therapy such as Kenneth V. Hardy, Monica McGoldrick, Nydia Garcia Prieto, thandiwe Dee Watts Jones, and Resmaa Menakem. I continue to develop and deepen my ability to practice culturally sensitive therapy through ongoing practice, supervision and training.

I have cultivated expertise in culturally sensitive therapy through dedicated training and a deep commitment to understanding diverse cultural backgrounds. I recognize the significant impact that culture has on a person's identity, beliefs, and experiences. By actively listening and incorporating cultural perspectives into my therapeutic practice, I create a safe space for clients to explore their unique challenges.

Much of my graduate school training was in cross-cultural psychology, including understanding how culture is important in helping clients who struggle with various mental health problems. I use a cultural lens to view each of my clients and consider how culture has shaped them over time.

Identifying as BIPOC, AADPI, and/or Latine is a huge part of your life. We all wear our races on our faces. Understanding how your race, ethnicity, and culture effect your life is an inherent part of my role as your counselor. Together, we can explore what parts of your cultural identity feel like external expectations placed on you (like your parent's influences or stereotypes) and what parts create who you are as an individual. Going through my own cultural journey has taught me a lot!

Well-researched treatments aren't enough. Your therapist requires the right attitude for diversity-affirmative care. I make an effort to practice cultural humility, which is a lifelong commitment to learning and respecting clients' identities and experiences. Labels don't help here - I try to neither over-inflate nor under-estimate the role of your identity in your life. I work to foster safety, trust, transparency, collaboration, and empowerment.

This type of therapy acknowledges and respects the cultural backgrounds and identities of clients, ensuring that treatment is relevant and effective by incorporating cultural perspectives and experiences into the therapeutic process.

Well versed in multiple cultural contexts. Place client culture center to interventions. Receptive and Open to feedback.

Our cultural identities shape our experiences, values, and perspectives, influencing how we view and navigate the world. By acknowledging and integrating these cultural factors into therapy, we can create a more personalized and meaningful therapeutic experience. Culturally Sensitive Therapy involves recognizing the impact of cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds on mental health and addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse communities. It aims to create a safe and

I use a culturally sensitive lens to allow clients to be the experts in their own lives, as coming from a place of non-judgement and understanding.

I take into account the impacts of culture, ethnicity, race, immigration status, history, language, acculturation, religious and spiritual beliefs, community, and society.