Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Medicine Hat, AB

Mara Behan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I help couples and individuals find growth, healing, and stronger connections. Using evidence-based and individualized approaches, I support those struggling with women's health concerns (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause), relationship concerns (e.g., resentment, infidelity), and life transitions (e.g., separation/divorce, parenting). I offer a free 15-minute consultation!

Teak Daniel
Teak Daniel

Registered Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Educator

Virtual

Registered Social Worker specializing in counselling for bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression and anxiety. I have 20 years of experience in mental health, specifically working for Provincial Health Authorities in Canada and for NHS in the UK, including 16+ years specializing in bipolar disorder and psychosis. Virtual counselling for adults, youth and families across BC, Alberta and Ontario.

Davina Tiwari
Davina Tiwari

Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, South Asian Therapist in Ontario and Alberta

Virtual

Individual therapy for South Asian adults in Ontario and Alberta dealing with family/relationship issues, work stress/burnout, and chronic illness/physical disability (including caregivers). Through therapy, you will build self-awareness, explore your thoughts/feelings, and figure out your next steps. Davina specializes in supporting South Asian adults seeking culturally sensitive therapy.

Sarah Perone

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I help individuals and couples break painful relationship cycles so they can feel more connected, secure, and confident. I support concerns like recurrent conflict, relationship anxiety (and ROCD), limerence, and resentment. Using an attachment- and evidence-based approach, I offer warm, non-judgmental virtual therapy across Ontario. Book a free 15-minute consultation to get started.

Zarifa Andani
Zarifa Andani

MPCC-P, RTC-C

Virtual

This work isn’t about fixing your parts—it’s about helping you feel more like your whole self again. We can work together to slow down, get curious, and listen deeply. Our internal body wisdom is an integral source of information that speaks more significantly than words. Real change is possible when ALL of you feels safe enough to be seen and supported, just as you are.

Christina Hong
Christina Hong

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

Hello there! I am Christina, I have a genuine love and care for connecting with people. I’m here to support you if anxiety has been making life feel heavy or overwhelming. I believe that, counselling at its core is the genuine collaborative connection of individuals coming together to navigate this wonderfully bizarrely life of ours. In my role, my mission is to create a warm, supportive, and j…

Mabel Reimer
Mabel Reimer

Registered Social Worker & DBT Therapist

Virtual

I am passionate about working with highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals who feel misunderstood and overwhelmed, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy & EMDR to foster emotional regulation & self-understanding. I offer in-person therapy in Calgary, AB and virtual sessions across AB, SK and ON. If you're looking for tangible skills to bring about real change, book a free consultation.

The Mental Health Clinic

Counselling Therapist | Canadian Certified Counsellor | Registered Social Worker

Virtual

Too many people have worked with therapists who feel distant, rushed, or disconnected. At The Mental Health Clinic, we do things differently. Our therapists are carefully chosen for both their experience and their genuine passion for helping others. With online counselling across Alberta, we’re here to make sure you feel supported, understood, and cared for every step of the way.

Chantelle Vaz
Chantelle Vaz

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I offer a warm and collaborative space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity and care. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity, supporting you in understanding your story, building self-compassion, and creating meaningful change. I draw from narrative, attachment, and emotion-focused therapies to meet your unique needs.

Love Veronneau
Love Veronneau

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Je suis Love Veronneau, psychothérapeute autorisée (qualification) et fondatrice de It Makes Sense Counselling et Psychothérapie. J’accompagne les adolescents, les adultes et les familles dans leurs défis liés à l’anxiété, au TDAH, à l’autisme, à la douance et aux difficultés d’apprentissage. Mon approche est chaleureuse, collaborative et adaptée aux besoins de chacun.

Sarah Choudhry
Sarah Choudhry

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

I’m Sarah, a Calgary-based Registered Psychologist specializing in trauma, grief, cultural identity, and life transitions. Drawing on training in EMDR, ACT, and autism assessments, I provide compassionate, culturally aware therapy that fosters resilience, healing, and meaningful change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.

Melanie Francis
Melanie Francis

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual
Eleni Anagnosti
Eleni Anagnosti

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD-CCSP, MS, HBA, BA

Virtual

My approach is compassionate, culturally attuned, and collaborative. I draw from CBT, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches to support ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, life transitions, and relationship patterns. Together, we focus on building practical tools, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of self-trust.

Heather Wesselo
Heather Wesselo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP-PHC, ADHD-SP, MScN

Virtual

I provide assessments across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. My approach is thorough, collaborative, and neuroaffirming, helping clients gain clarity, understand their strengths, and identify practical next steps. Whether you've suspected ADHD for years or are just beginning to explore the possibility, I aim to make the assessment process supportive, informative, and empowering.

Journey Psychology

Compassionate, evidence-based care for your mental health journey

Virtual

At Journey Psychology, we provide a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to explore challenges and build resilience. Our team of experienced therapists offers evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, helping you move toward healing, growth, and balance.

Debra (Debbie) Airth
Debra (Debbie) Airth

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (Candidate), RTCc

Virtual

Come as you are. Let's begin from there. I support individuals and couples navigating grief, chronic illness, trauma, identity exploration, LGBTQ+ experiences, polyamory/ENM, and life transitions. My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and rooted in genuine human connection, helping you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.

Erin Greenough
Erin Greenough

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

I work with individuals and couples, providing a space for you to openly and authentically explore your concerns related to sex, intimacy, relationships, anxiety, depression, shame, gender, sexuality, and more. As a queer therapist, I also provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care. All types of partnerships are welcome in my office, including queer, polycules, and those practicing ethical non-monogamy.

Aliya Manji
Aliya Manji

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? Have you been struggling to cope? Reaching out and starting therapy can be difficult. I believe each person is the absolute expert in their own life – you live it, experience it, and feel it. When working together, I aim to provide you with a different perspective and wherever possible to build awareness around the root cause of your struggle.

Jen McGucken
Jen McGucken

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Counselling Therapist

Virtual

I offer a warm, compassionate, trauma-informed space where you can slow down, feel heard, and talk openly without judgment. My background in teaching has shaped how I work—with curiosity, patience, cultural sensitivity, and a belief in our capacity to learn, grow, and better understand ourselves. Whenever you're ready, I'm here.

Yuka Oshimi
Yuka Oshimi

MC, RCC, ADHD-CCSP, DCP(c)

Virtual

AuDHD Registered Clinical Counsellor and doctoral candidate offering neurodivergent-affirming, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed counselling for adults across BC and Canada. POC-founded practice with lived Third Culture Kid experience. Areas include but are not limited to ADHD, autism, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, and workplace and school challenges.

Medicine Hat Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

37

Average years in practice

7 Years

Currently accepting new clients

100 %

Therapists in Medicine Hat who prioritize treating:

78% Anxiety
49% Relationship Issues
46% ADHD
46% Depression
38% Trauma and PTSD
30% Emotional Dysregulation
24% Stress
24% Grief

How therapists see their clients

3% In Person & Online
97% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Medicine Hat:

100% Culturally Sensitive
92% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
76% Person-Centered
68% Strength-Based
65% Trauma Focused
62% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
59% Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
57% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions About Culturally Sensitive

What is culturally sensitive therapy?

Culturally sensitive (or culturally competent) therapy is practice that recognizes and respects the ways in which a client's cultural background, identity, and community context shape their experience of distress, their understanding of mental health, their help-seeking behaviour, and their healing. A culturally sensitive therapist does not treat culture as incidental but as central — understanding that concepts like family obligation, spirituality, collectivism vs. individualism, experiences of racism or discrimination, and cultural expressions of distress must all inform the therapeutic approach.

Why does culture matter in therapy?

Mainstream psychological frameworks were largely developed in Western, White, educated, industrialized contexts — which means they do not always apply accurately or helpfully across all cultural groups. The meaning of symptoms, the role of family in decision-making, the acceptability of discussing certain topics, the stigma of mental health in different communities, and the impact of historical trauma (such as residential schools for Indigenous Canadians) all vary significantly by cultural context. Ignoring these factors leads to misdiagnosis, poor therapeutic alliance, and premature dropout from treatment.

Who benefits most from seeking a culturally sensitive therapist?

Culturally sensitive therapy is valuable for everyone, but is particularly important for people from racialized communities, immigrants and newcomers, Indigenous peoples, people navigating bicultural identities, religious and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ2S+ people of colour, and anyone whose cultural identity has been a source of discrimination, shame, or misunderstanding in healthcare settings. If you have previously felt unseen, misunderstood, or pathologized in therapy, a culturally sensitive therapist may make a meaningful difference.

Does my therapist need to share my cultural background?

Not necessarily, though shared background can offer valuable understanding. What matters more than matching identity is cultural humility — a therapist's genuine curiosity about your experience, willingness to learn about your background without making assumptions, and awareness of their own cultural biases. A skilled therapist from a different background who approaches your culture with curiosity and respect may serve you better than one from a shared background who has not examined their own cultural biases or done the training in multicultural practice.

How do I find a culturally sensitive therapist in Canada?

When searching for a therapist, look for those who list culturally sensitive, multicultural, or anti-oppressive practice in their specialities. You can ask directly in a consultation: "How do you approach cultural differences in therapy?" and "Have you worked with clients from my background?" Trust your initial sense of whether a therapist seems genuinely curious about your experience. Theralist allows you to filter by speciality including culturally sensitive practice, and many therapist profiles describe their approach and the communities they serve.