Holistic Therapy in Berkeley
Cultural competency is an essential trait in any therapist -- but what does it mean to be culturally competent, and why does it matter?
A therapist who is culturally competent can provide therapy that can overcome cultural barriers between the therapist and the patient.
Cultural competency matters because we do not live in a homogenous world. According to PsychCentral, 24 percent of the U.S. population is non-white and 13 percent are foreign-born.
In order to better serve our patients, therapists must learn everything we can about a patient's culture and strive to provide treatment that transcends cultural boundaries. This includes recognizing and identifying our own privileges and biases that may affect how we identify with a patient.
Working with a culturally competent therapist enables you to deepen the therapeutic relationship between you and your provider so that your culture is not an obstacle to treatment -- but an asset.
Contact us to learn more about our culturally competent style of holistic therapy, and how it can help you heal.
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