Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Fayetteville, AR

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Shelley E Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I aim to foster a culturally sensitive environment and to be compassionate, open and thoughtful in my work with clients.
My style is client-centered, authentic and strengths-based. I will be a catalyst for helping you to see and understand yourself, so that you can live your life at your highest potential. Through active listening, empathy, and validation of experience, we will uncover the courage and skills you have within you in order to achieve positive, lasting change.
I aim to foster a culturally sensitive environment and to be compassionate, open and thoughtful in my work with clients.
My style is client-centered, authentic and strengths-based. I will be a catalyst for helping you to see and understand yourself, so that you can live your life at your highest potential. Through active listening, empathy, and validation of experience, we will uncover the courage and skills you have within you in order to achieve positive, lasting change.
(479) 364-6375 View (479) 364-6375
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Jeanine Bengtson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701  (Online Only)
Do you feel lost? Growth facilitated in a safe space that allows you to process and explore and discover your abilities and your own daily practice that helps you find the state of mind that resonates with you. I can assist you with boundary improvement, feelings of low self worth. Socratic method is utilized to enhance self reflection, growth. Personal impact of social science is important as well as spirituality. Specializing in struggles intersecting in: Trauma, neurodivergency. This could include those who identify as asexual, demisexual, or other less understood, nontraditional identities and relationships.
Do you feel lost? Growth facilitated in a safe space that allows you to process and explore and discover your abilities and your own daily practice that helps you find the state of mind that resonates with you. I can assist you with boundary improvement, feelings of low self worth. Socratic method is utilized to enhance self reflection, growth. Personal impact of social science is important as well as spirituality. Specializing in struggles intersecting in: Trauma, neurodivergency. This could include those who identify as asexual, demisexual, or other less understood, nontraditional identities and relationships.
(479) 431-6117 View (479) 431-6117
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Vahideh Zamani
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Do you feel lost when you're away from peers or friends? Does solitude bother you? Has your fear and anxiety increased since the coronavirus pandemic started? I would love to help you learn and apply proper coping skills and use this time as a tool to develop a better self-connection and achieve satisfaction with life. My ideal client can be of any age. They are falling behind academically or in their career although they are intelligent, they have a big group of friends who adore them, yet they feel alone or depressed. These individuals are looking for lasting happiness in their private lives.
Do you feel lost when you're away from peers or friends? Does solitude bother you? Has your fear and anxiety increased since the coronavirus pandemic started? I would love to help you learn and apply proper coping skills and use this time as a tool to develop a better self-connection and achieve satisfaction with life. My ideal client can be of any age. They are falling behind academically or in their career although they are intelligent, they have a big group of friends who adore them, yet they feel alone or depressed. These individuals are looking for lasting happiness in their private lives.
(479) 239-9351 View (479) 239-9351
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Melissa Kuhles Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I strive to provide a warm, respectful, comfortable environment for you to explore your life and areas of discontent. I believe people can benefit from therapy at any stage in life, things come up and often we need a sounding board to gain insight into our future goals or past experiences. When something is off in our lives, it is difficult to figure out how to move forward to achieve balance. My goal is to help you feel supported and empowered to make significant changes in your life and improve overall well being.
I strive to provide a warm, respectful, comfortable environment for you to explore your life and areas of discontent. I believe people can benefit from therapy at any stage in life, things come up and often we need a sounding board to gain insight into our future goals or past experiences. When something is off in our lives, it is difficult to figure out how to move forward to achieve balance. My goal is to help you feel supported and empowered to make significant changes in your life and improve overall well being.
(479) 316-2730 View (479) 316-2730
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Leslie Mary Meeker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703  (Online Only)
Leslie provides person-centered, affirmative, yet directive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. She helps clients recognize and work through the “unfinished business” that sustains ineffective coping patterns. Clients learn to identify and respect negative coping strategies, as they were at one time necessary for life’s navigation. Through mindfulness and self-care, clients are empowered to practice new habits, improve interpersonal skills, and attain and sustain mutually nurturing relationships. Leslie specializes in trauma focused therapy where she guides adults through the process of healing from childhood abuse.
Leslie provides person-centered, affirmative, yet directive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. She helps clients recognize and work through the “unfinished business” that sustains ineffective coping patterns. Clients learn to identify and respect negative coping strategies, as they were at one time necessary for life’s navigation. Through mindfulness and self-care, clients are empowered to practice new habits, improve interpersonal skills, and attain and sustain mutually nurturing relationships. Leslie specializes in trauma focused therapy where she guides adults through the process of healing from childhood abuse.
(479) 349-4877 View (479) 349-4877
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Cheyenne Blevins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
It can be really tough to reach out and make that first step in seeking a better quality of life. Everyone needs someone in their corner, whether it be to listen or provide an unbiased perspective to work towards positive life changes. Maybe it's needing someone that doesn't judge you, knowing that, here, you are accepted for exactly who you are. Here, you get to let that out and work on being you in all areas of your life.
It can be really tough to reach out and make that first step in seeking a better quality of life. Everyone needs someone in their corner, whether it be to listen or provide an unbiased perspective to work towards positive life changes. Maybe it's needing someone that doesn't judge you, knowing that, here, you are accepted for exactly who you are. Here, you get to let that out and work on being you in all areas of your life.
(479) 346-3490 View (479) 346-3490
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Legacy Counseling & Wellness
Counselor
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Hi. I’m so glad you’re here. I know it’s been hard and you’re ready to make a change. I’m here to help. My name is Lana Henry, M.S., LAC and I am a cognitive behavioral therapist. My cognitive approach to therapy provides a framework that our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are interconnected. I explore past experiences, both positive and negative that may have contributed to current thoughts around certain situations, people and things. My aim is to help identify negative thought patterns or beliefs that cause distress and challenge those to provide a changed approach to your beliefs.
Hi. I’m so glad you’re here. I know it’s been hard and you’re ready to make a change. I’m here to help. My name is Lana Henry, M.S., LAC and I am a cognitive behavioral therapist. My cognitive approach to therapy provides a framework that our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are interconnected. I explore past experiences, both positive and negative that may have contributed to current thoughts around certain situations, people and things. My aim is to help identify negative thought patterns or beliefs that cause distress and challenge those to provide a changed approach to your beliefs.
(479) 342-3172 View (479) 342-3172
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Amber D Carsten
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I believe there is hope in all circumstances and healing to be found. Whatever brings you to therapy, you can expect that I will provide you with compassion, respect and understanding as we journey together. I believe that we all have the ability to change and make better choices but sometimes that is difficult to accomplish on our own. I encourage and challenge my clients to be their best selves and to experience life to the fullest. With a supportive, non-judgmental approach, we will work together toward growth, validation and self-discovery.
I believe there is hope in all circumstances and healing to be found. Whatever brings you to therapy, you can expect that I will provide you with compassion, respect and understanding as we journey together. I believe that we all have the ability to change and make better choices but sometimes that is difficult to accomplish on our own. I encourage and challenge my clients to be their best selves and to experience life to the fullest. With a supportive, non-judgmental approach, we will work together toward growth, validation and self-discovery.
(479) 888-5838 View (479) 888-5838
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Michael Schwarz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I have experience working with adults, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of challenges. I encourage clients to seek out and consider what brings meaning and significance to them in their lives, and encourage use of this to build confidence in their ability to overcome difficulties and live in a more optimal way. I encourage self-compassion and the use of mindful living to work in consistent pursuit of enhancing wellness.
I have experience working with adults, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of challenges. I encourage clients to seek out and consider what brings meaning and significance to them in their lives, and encourage use of this to build confidence in their ability to overcome difficulties and live in a more optimal way. I encourage self-compassion and the use of mindful living to work in consistent pursuit of enhancing wellness.
(479) 777-9710 View (479) 777-9710
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Jennifer Celene Veilleux
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Many people wish they didn’t have difficult, upsetting, and distressing feelings. Wouldn’t it be nice to just feel happy and content all the time? If you (and/or your partner) are struggling to cope with your emotions (or with the emotions of others), I can help you learn to process and effectively manage your feelings so that you can better navigate the ups and downs of life. I offer in person and online therapy for couples and for individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality pathology, and interpersonal issues. I invite you to learn more about me and my work at emotioncentered.com
Many people wish they didn’t have difficult, upsetting, and distressing feelings. Wouldn’t it be nice to just feel happy and content all the time? If you (and/or your partner) are struggling to cope with your emotions (or with the emotions of others), I can help you learn to process and effectively manage your feelings so that you can better navigate the ups and downs of life. I offer in person and online therapy for couples and for individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality pathology, and interpersonal issues. I invite you to learn more about me and my work at emotioncentered.com
(479) 346-3366 View (479) 346-3366
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Molly Rector
Counselor, MA, LAC, MFA
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I believe the counseling relationship is a powerful tool for learning to to be kinder and more generous with ourselves. I understand that many of us come from environments, past or present, that tell us we do not "deserve" safety, love, acceptance, or belonging, and sometimes this keeps us at a remove from our communities and loved ones. In my practice, I collaborate with clients to create a safe, shame-free place for moving through and beyond these messages—a place where it is possible to experiment with vulnerability while searching for the most authentic and empowered version of the client's life.
I believe the counseling relationship is a powerful tool for learning to to be kinder and more generous with ourselves. I understand that many of us come from environments, past or present, that tell us we do not "deserve" safety, love, acceptance, or belonging, and sometimes this keeps us at a remove from our communities and loved ones. In my practice, I collaborate with clients to create a safe, shame-free place for moving through and beyond these messages—a place where it is possible to experiment with vulnerability while searching for the most authentic and empowered version of the client's life.
(479) 349-2297 View (479) 349-2297
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Chloe Zahn
Counselor, LAC, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I'm an experienced counselor dedicated to helping individuals overcome their mental health concerns and relationship issues. My practice focuses on hearing and collaborating with you to create a treatment plan specific to you and your needs. My approach includes emotion focused and others, provide therapy to individuals, beginning with adolescence through senior adult, which includes treatment for, but is not limited to phase of life and adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and interpersonal relationship distress. I also provide premarital and couples counseling.
I'm an experienced counselor dedicated to helping individuals overcome their mental health concerns and relationship issues. My practice focuses on hearing and collaborating with you to create a treatment plan specific to you and your needs. My approach includes emotion focused and others, provide therapy to individuals, beginning with adolescence through senior adult, which includes treatment for, but is not limited to phase of life and adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and interpersonal relationship distress. I also provide premarital and couples counseling.
(479) 662-1287 View (479) 662-1287
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Katherine Fritchie
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Life has many challenges, and my goal as a counselor is to help people navigate through their obstacles. I love to hear people’s stories and help process their journey to start healing. I place an emphasis on mindfulness in therapy, as our thoughts have a huge impact on our feelings and behaviors. I want you to feel comfortable in allowing me to help you overcome any challenges or obstacles in your life.
Life has many challenges, and my goal as a counselor is to help people navigate through their obstacles. I love to hear people’s stories and help process their journey to start healing. I place an emphasis on mindfulness in therapy, as our thoughts have a huge impact on our feelings and behaviors. I want you to feel comfortable in allowing me to help you overcome any challenges or obstacles in your life.
(479) 239-8942 View (479) 239-8942
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Amber A Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701  (Online Only)
I absolutely love watching people flourish and becoming 'the change they wish to see in the world'. As your therapist, I will become your guide in making this change. I will give you the tools and skills you desire to help manage your journey on becoming a more healthier, happier you. My approach is creative and interactive, based on your unique problems and desired goals of treatment.
I absolutely love watching people flourish and becoming 'the change they wish to see in the world'. As your therapist, I will become your guide in making this change. I will give you the tools and skills you desire to help manage your journey on becoming a more healthier, happier you. My approach is creative and interactive, based on your unique problems and desired goals of treatment.
(479) 226-8936 View (479) 226-8936
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Matt R. Judah
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
We all have emotions. They can help us, but sometimes they don't. Sometimes we get stuck and stop doing the things we love. Sometimes we run away, losing the chance to see how strong we can be. Sometimes we turn on our emotions, pushing them away because they hurt. If you want a different relationship with your emotions, if you want to move through being stuck, afraid, and avoidant, I would love to work with you.
We all have emotions. They can help us, but sometimes they don't. Sometimes we get stuck and stop doing the things we love. Sometimes we run away, losing the chance to see how strong we can be. Sometimes we turn on our emotions, pushing them away because they hurt. If you want a different relationship with your emotions, if you want to move through being stuck, afraid, and avoidant, I would love to work with you.
(479) 255-2450 View (479) 255-2450
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Jennifer Cory Spradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I enjoy working with people who are facing challenges with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and anger issues. I thrive in finding core issues and working on increasing each clients internal strengths to help them overcome their challenges. By utilizing different techniques and theories, I strive to help my client decrease the emotions or behaviors that are troubling them and learn ways to cope with them in healthy ways.
I enjoy working with people who are facing challenges with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and anger issues. I thrive in finding core issues and working on increasing each clients internal strengths to help them overcome their challenges. By utilizing different techniques and theories, I strive to help my client decrease the emotions or behaviors that are troubling them and learn ways to cope with them in healthy ways.
(479) 239-9078 View (479) 239-9078
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Katie Read
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Life experiences can have a significant impact on our sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space where individuals can explore, process, and find meaning in their life experiences in a way that empowers them to live more authentically. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I support clients in developing self-awareness and experiencing transformation at their own pace.
Life experiences can have a significant impact on our sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space where individuals can explore, process, and find meaning in their life experiences in a way that empowers them to live more authentically. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I support clients in developing self-awareness and experiencing transformation at their own pace.
(479) 329-1398 View (479) 329-1398
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Tim Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
You may be going through a hard time and need a compassionate listener. If you've been bottling up hard feelings and it only seems to make things worse - leading to stress and feeling alone; I'd like to offer you a safe place to express yourself. Whether you’ve been hurt by loved ones, unfortunate circumstances, or yourself - we can face your fears together. My goal is to empower you to live in ways you didn't think were still possible, ways that respect every part who you are. If you've been feeling stuck and you'd like help; I'm here
You may be going through a hard time and need a compassionate listener. If you've been bottling up hard feelings and it only seems to make things worse - leading to stress and feeling alone; I'd like to offer you a safe place to express yourself. Whether you’ve been hurt by loved ones, unfortunate circumstances, or yourself - we can face your fears together. My goal is to empower you to live in ways you didn't think were still possible, ways that respect every part who you are. If you've been feeling stuck and you'd like help; I'm here
(479) 662-0479 View (479) 662-0479
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DeAnna Dale Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I help clients find a greater sense of themselves by helping them to become more aware of their own human nature. I aim to empower clients to become clear about their goals and how to achieve them. Clients can hope to gain greater understanding and respect for their own inner ability to find resolution. In counseling, people feel supported while working through real and perceived barriers at their own pace. I believe each of us has the wisdom we seek within ourselves; the key is to access that wisdom and to believe in it.
I help clients find a greater sense of themselves by helping them to become more aware of their own human nature. I aim to empower clients to become clear about their goals and how to achieve them. Clients can hope to gain greater understanding and respect for their own inner ability to find resolution. In counseling, people feel supported while working through real and perceived barriers at their own pace. I believe each of us has the wisdom we seek within ourselves; the key is to access that wisdom and to believe in it.
(479) 777-8182 View (479) 777-8182
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Joanna G Pointer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
My career passion is helping children and their families work through hard times, mental health or behavior struggles. I am here to help your child and family learn how to communicate, develop coping skills, build self-esteem, understand how thoughts impact feelings and overall feel better. I understand how the environment impacts their life and I seek to help them become self-empowered to reach personal goals. Together we can work towards your child and family feeling more connected and content.
My career passion is helping children and their families work through hard times, mental health or behavior struggles. I am here to help your child and family learn how to communicate, develop coping skills, build self-esteem, understand how thoughts impact feelings and overall feel better. I understand how the environment impacts their life and I seek to help them become self-empowered to reach personal goals. Together we can work towards your child and family feeling more connected and content.
(479) 974-5219 View (479) 974-5219

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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.