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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 Swahili is your native language and you feel most comfortable expressing yourself in that language, you should seek therapy from a bilingual therapist or a Swahili-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 Swahili-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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Have a good time! We will challenge unproductive patterns, encourage healthy changes, and I'll tell you what you need (but maybe don't want) to hear. I'll also celebrate your wins with you, big or small, and help guide you toward your ideal life.


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Have a good time! We will challenge unproductive patterns, encourage healthy changes, and I'll tell you what you need (but maybe don't want) to hear. I'll also celebrate your wins with you, big or small, and help guide you toward your ideal life.

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I believe in a largely person-centered approach; that is, you are the expert of your own life. I don't solve your problems, but I empower you to identify and employ the tools to make healthy changes for yourself.

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work on assisting you in living your best life and in learning skills to improve your quality of life. Many individuals I work with seek and find support related to anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment challenges, trauma, as well as grief and loss

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I am highly adept at building trust and safety when working with clients. I'm deeply passionate about clinical work and use evidence-based practice and research to inform my clinical work. I feel genuinely grateful to do this work.

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work to heal those wounds left from traumatic experiences. By healing those wounds and releasing the trauma, you can create a life in which you connect more deeply with others, return to yourself, or become your true self for the first time.

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I'm never going to insist we work at a pace you're not comfortable with. If you need to go slowly, we'll go slowly. Therapy can be difficult because we talk about hard things. This is all about you and if you need to take small steps, we will.

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Together we'll build a relationship in which you experience compassion and recognition of your inherent worth. I’m excited for clients who are willing to be curious, explore their authenticity, and move toward the work that growth requires of them.

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I am an interpersonal therapist, meaning that I believe our relationships are fundamental in shaping our past, present, and future, as well as how we experience ourselves in the world. In working with me, you will be seen as a unique holistic person.

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Shirley Roseman
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I work with you to create the skills needed to move past survival into thriving. We will unpack the harmful messages and events in our lives that hold a grip in our core, but no longer serve us and learn how to build an affirming life that you want.


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I work with you to create the skills needed to move past survival into thriving. We will unpack the harmful messages and events in our lives that hold a grip in our core, but no longer serve us and learn how to build an affirming life that you want.

Something to know about my approach is:

I help people who have spent their lives feeling othered because the world has taught us that we're not worthy if we're different. Together we'll process distressing events so we can live well in a society that wasnt made for us.

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