ETHIOPIAN AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH

Pictured (left to right): Tizita Seifu MA, LPCS, RPT,  Tenaye Haile PhD, LMFT, RPT, and Biniam Abebe MA, LPCS 

by Tizita Seifu MA, LPCS, LPC | Therapist

We were glad to speak, at the Ethiopian Soccer Federation of North America Mental Health Seminar about how to build personal and family mental health.  



Three years ago, I did not know one other Therapist of Ethiopian ethnicity; since, a group of about 7 Ethiopian American Board licensed professional counselors meet and partner to serve various communities.  

As an American who never knew Ethiopia as home but knew Ethiopia as family, I learn from them about how to serve as a Therapist in a more culturally sensitive way.  I am so thankful also, because there are no resources I could reference to learn more about providing culturally sensitive professional counseling related to Ethiopian culture.


Culturally and racially sensitive therapy is foundational to effective therapy, as this helps a person feel understood, valued, and safe.  In its absence, it is what I saw impeded numerous diverse community's freedom and ability to bring their whole self to therapy and to benefit from therapy.


 

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I appreciate Ethiopian Soccer Federation of North America and Ethiopian Community of DFW for bringing mental health information and resources to the community.