Therapy in Haitian Creole — Virtual, Evening Available
Helen Petit, RCSWI provides culturally responsive therapy for Haitian and Haitian-American clients across Florida. Sessions available in English and Haitian Creole.
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Why Language Matters in Therapy
Talking about mental health is hard. Talking about it in a second language is harder. When the words you reach for are in Haitian Creole — when that is where your emotions live — therapy in English can feel like translating yourself in real time.
Helen Petit is a registered clinical social work intern who provides therapy in both English and Haitian Creole. She works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her approach is trauma-informed, direct, and grounded in an understanding of Haitian and Haitian-American cultural experiences.
Who Helen Works With
Haitian and Haitian-American adolescents ages 13 to 17
Adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes
Clients who prefer to process in Haitian Creole
Clients who move between English and Creole depending on the topic
First and second generation immigrants managing cultural identity and family expectations
What to Expect
Sessions are virtual and available evenings and weekends. Helen uses a trauma-informed, CBT-based approach adapted to meet clients where they are culturally and clinically. You do not have to explain your background before you can start the work.
Insurance accepted:
Aetna, Cigna. Private pay also available.
About Helen
Helen Petit, RCSWI is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern at New Steps Care, supervised by Julnyca Cadet, LCSW-QS. She brings clinical experience from child welfare, school-based, and psychiatric settings across South Florida. Helen is fluent in Haitian Creole and provides culturally responsive care to Haitian and Haitian-American clients.
She is currently accepting new clients.
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Book a Free Consultation with Helen