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A language barrier can make it impossible to communicate effectively, thwarting your therapy experience from the start. Good communication between you and your therapist is key to success in therapy.

If English is your native language and you feel most comfortable expressing yourself in that language, you should seek therapy from a bilingual therapist or a English-speaking therapist. Whether you are located in downtown Ocala, the suburbs of Ocala, other nearby places such as Apopka, Deltona, or anywhere else in Florida, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Ways a Language Barrier Can Hinder Therapy

Here are several ways that a language barrier can decrease the effectiveness of therapy and counseling:

  • It can cause a misdiagnosis based on an insufficient understanding of your symptoms.
  • Your therapist may misunderstand statements or cultural factors important to your health.
  • Without good communication, you may not fully understand the therapist’s treatment plan.

Due to the above reasons, it’s in your best interest to see a therapist who speaks your native language. We also encourage you to read licensed therapist Meredith Walker’s article to learn about additional things to consider when choosing a therapist.

See a Therapist Who Speaks Your Native Language Today!

Licensed English-speaking therapists are available to get to know you, pinpoint your issues, and create a plan to get you on track toward a happier life. With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified bilingual therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Dakota Westlake
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Learn how codependency develops and how to manage it with healthy boundaries, how to embrace and love who we are even if others don’t, and how to cope with trauma triggers, build up your resiliency, and learn internal skills to promote healing.


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Learn how codependency develops and how to manage it with healthy boundaries, how to embrace and love who we are even if others don’t, and how to cope with trauma triggers, build up your resiliency, and learn internal skills to promote healing.

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I use mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and ACT frequently in sessions. I typically see my clients for 3 months-2 years and we get deep, real, and raw to start to heal. I'm not a therapist that is going to just sit back we are going to reveal, heal and prevail.

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  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Communication Skills
  • Empowering Women
  • Family Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Love Addiction
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • People Pleasing
  • Self-Acceptance
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  • Trauma
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Janea Charles
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Discuss what your goals are in therapy and what you have done thus far to achieve those goals. We will complete an assessment to get a baseline of your functioning and work together on creating treatment goals and revisit them until closure.


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Discuss what your goals are in therapy and what you have done thus far to achieve those goals. We will complete an assessment to get a baseline of your functioning and work together on creating treatment goals and revisit them until closure.

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I love to incorporate non-traditional counseling techniques such as breathing techniques, food assessment, sleep assessments, etc. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

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  • Black Women
  • Christian Women
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  • Job Stress
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Gail DeCina
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I will help you to feel better about yourself and your life. I specialize in anxiety, past trauma, from adverse childhood experiences, building healthy relationships, good self-esteem, grief and loss and dealing with life transitions.


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I will help you to feel better about yourself and your life. I specialize in anxiety, past trauma, from adverse childhood experiences, building healthy relationships, good self-esteem, grief and loss and dealing with life transitions.

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I provide a comfortable, non-judgmental space and help you through this important first step. You are not alone; I am here to help! I provide a warm, caring, and safe space for you to be who you need to be and feel heard, supported and understood.

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Alissa Young
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As a therapist who specializes in supporting those experiencing significant life transitions, I’ll work with you to reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with ‘adulting.’


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As a therapist who specializes in supporting those experiencing significant life transitions, I’ll work with you to reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with ‘adulting.’

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As your therapist, I will create a safe space for you to vent your frustrations, explore next steps, and create measurable therapeutic goals to track your implementation progress.

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  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
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Sabrina Gelsinger-Rodorigo
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work differently than other therapies you may have been to before. We go beyond the surface level, learn coping skills to manage triggers, understand lessons from experiences, and rewrite past wounds. Together, we honor your mind, body, and spirit.


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Together, we will:

work differently than other therapies you may have been to before. We go beyond the surface level, learn coping skills to manage triggers, understand lessons from experiences, and rewrite past wounds. Together, we honor your mind, body, and spirit.

Something to know about my approach is:

We use a holistic approach to release bodily emotions from childhood wounds and create a deeper relationship with yourself. We integrate therapy with yoga, reiki, crystals, and other modalities to support you in overcoming anxiety, stress, and trauma

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Inner Child
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