Cultural Diversity and Community Counseling

The word “narcissist” is everywhere today. People use it to describe a selfish boss, an ex-partner who cheated, or a friend who talks about themselves constantly. The term has become a cultural catchword for bad behavior. We see this confusion frequently when clients first enter individual therapy. They feel deeply hurt and reach for a […]

Mental health treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Just as symptoms can vary widely between individuals, so can the ways people experience, interpret, and seek help for mental health concerns. These differences are often influenced by culture, the shared values, beliefs, customs, and traditions of a community. For therapists in Orlando, Tampa, and across the U.S., recognizing […]

A worldview is a conceptual framework of how an individual perceives the world and is shaped by the individual core beliefs, values and cultural experiences which ultimately guide their behavior (Esqueda, 2014)...

Between 1980 and 2008 statistical data indicate that multicultural marriages are significantly on the rise.

Cultural diversity has become a reality in the USA. How can our society better minimize prejudices, biases and stereotypical behaviors in its advent?