How to Find a Therapist Trained in Cultural Competence
Having a therapist who understands you and empathizes with you may be able to provide more helpful sessions.
Learn more here about the difference between cultural competence and cultural humility, resources available to find a therapist that meets your needs, and the value of support groups.
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For additional resources or to connect with mental health services in your area, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For immediate assistance, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or text HOME to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
