How should a culturally competent counselor approach the processes of assessment and diagnosis when dealing with clients from minority populations? Include

How should a culturally competent counselor approach the processes of assessment and diagnosis when dealing with clients from minority populations?

Include at least one scholarly source to support your response. Cite any scholarly references accordingly using in-text citations and a reference list. 

This discussion question meets the following NASAC Standards:

18) Understand diverse racial and ethnic cultures, including their distinct patterns of interpreting reality, world view, adaptation, and communication, and to incorporate the special needs of minority groups and the differently abled into clinical practice.

19) Understand the importance of self-awareness in one's personal, professional, and cultural life.

102) Sensitize others to issues of cultural identity, ethnic background, age, and gender role or identity in prevention, treatment, and recovery.

119) Recognize the importance of individual differences by gaining knowledge about personality, cultures, lifestyles, and other factors influencing client behavior, and applying this knowledge to practice.