Multicultural Counseling

There are a variety of effective therapy approaches that can be utilized in treatment.  Working with a knowledgeable provider is important as you collaboratively endeavor to develop treatment goals, enhance strengths, and share concerns within the context of a trusting professional relationship.  It is also of utmost importance that providers are knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of individuals whose concerns include matters of race, ethnicity, religion/ belief systems, gender identification, socioeconomic backgrounds, disability and health conditions, acculturation, geographic background, community and family culture, and other psychosocial factors. 

Multicultural counseling is a form of therapy that takes into account the impact of cultural, racial, and ethnic factors on an individual’s mental health and well-being. It recognizes that people come from diverse backgrounds and that their cultural identities, values, and beliefs can shape their experiences, behaviors, and perspectives.

Multicultural counseling aims to help clients understand how their cultural background influences their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to identify and overcome any cultural barriers that may be preventing them from achieving their goals or living a fulfilling life. It emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity, respect, and inclusivity in the therapeutic process and seeks to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their cultural identity and express their unique experiences and perspectives.

Multicultural counseling can be especially beneficial for people from marginalized or underrepresented groups who may face discrimination, prejudice, or social stigma based on their cultural background. It can help them cope with the impact of these experiences on their mental health and develop strategies to navigate these challenges in a healthy and positive way.

Our clinicians are sensitive to therapy needs that interface with these and other issues and will work to address your unique needs with competence, openness, and genuine compassion.