Therapy that over-invests in understanding your vision, experience, and culture.

Our mission is to provide holistic and culturally competent services.

At Therapy for the Culture, we provide virtual counseling and coaching services for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPoC) including Latin/a/o/x. We aim to provide holistic and culturally competent services including mental health, professional and leadership development.

RCT focuses on building growth-fostering relationships that empower individuals and lead to greater connection, psychological health, and personal growth.

Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment aimed at transforming negative thinking patterns and harmful behaviors into positive outcomes through skills like mindfulness and emotional regulation.

Intersectionality

Our approach acknowledges the complex and interconnected factors of your identity, ensuring that therapy is attuned to the unique challenges you face at the crossroads of race, gender, class, and more.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a time-tested therapy that helps identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, promoting healthier thinking and coping strategies.

Multi-system Therapy (MST)

MST is an intensive family- and community-based treatment that addresses the complex needs of youth with behavioral challenges by holistically considering their environment and systems.

Holistic and Mindfulness Therapy

Our holistic and mindfulness-based therapies integrate body, mind, and spirit, providing tools to increase awareness, center oneself, and promote an overall sense of well-being.

Meet Jasmine, Therapy for the Culture Founder

Jasmine E. Santiago, ACS, NCC, LPC, M.Ed

Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified, Approved Clinical Supervisor 

As a national board-certified licensed professional counselor, she has extensive experience in providing culturally responsive therapy that caters to the unique needs and experiences of BIPOC & Latin/a/o/x communities. Having immersed and traveled to over 23 countries, Jasmine is passionate about providing quality counseling and consulting services to diverse communities.

The Team

Sindhu Thogarchedu LAC, R-DMT, NCC

Sindhu is a therapist skilled in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues. She addresses couple/family concerns, gender and sexuality, wellness, spirituality, and life transitions. She has experience working with people of different ages, races, cultures, genders, sexualities, physical abilities, neuro-diversities, and citizenship statuses. Sindhu’s approach combines both holistic and psychotherapy techniques. 

Halle Walcott,
Recipient of the 2023 Mental Health Counseling award from National Board of Certified Counselors

Halle is en route to becoming an associate counselor and is a master’s clinician at Rutgers University. She specializes in working with young adults, people with disabilities, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+. Halle collaborates with clients on their healing journey and uses a mix of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused approaches.

Achumboro Ataande, Esq., Attorney, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor and Speaker

Achumboro Ataande, a seasoned entrepreneur and lawyer, offers specialized consulting services at Therapy for the Culture, targeting leaders and entrepreneurs. With his investment, marketing, and community management background, Achumboro combines his business acumen with a therapeutic approach, fostering a mental wellness culture and strategic growth among the entrepreneurial and executive communities.

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What our clients say

  • "Thank you so much for everything Therapy for The Culture has done for me — I feel less nervous and gained very valuable insights that have help me to communicate better. I truly value our sessions and the positive impact they've had on me."

  • "I continue to work with Therapy for the Culture because, as a Latina woman, it is imperative that I be seen and heard from the various perspectives of my multiculturalism. They do an excellent job at guiding me through positive change while helping me to honor all parts of myself."

  • "Thank you Therapy for the Culture because for the first time, I didn’t feel alone in my struggles."

  • "I lean on reflections from our conversations on a daily basis. Therapy for the Culture helped me at a crucial moment of my life, with kindness, grace, and terrific professionalism. I will always reap the benefits of what you sowed, and for this, thank you."

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