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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.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on December 13, 2022
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | December 9, 2022

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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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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