Discovering one’s racial identity is a process of introspection, an outward understanding of the social and political privileges in the world, and recognizing the implications that each has on one another as they relate to that individual.
Therapists and counselors make space for clients of color and white clients to understand how their racial identity impacts their lives, what privileges they do and do not have related to race, and how that impacts their mental health.
People exist at different stages in recognizing their racial identity, with some people unaware of how race affects their lives and others acutely aware due to the pervasiveness of discrimination.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions include processing emotions related to racial identity, understanding the implications of the effects of race, and supporting growth and empowerment.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Racial Identity
Life in the 21st century has forced many people to live with many hats and obligations. At times these hats heavy the head making life a little cluttered with stress, anxiety, shame, anger, self-doubt, feelings of being overwhelmed, and potentially depression. These feelings may negatively impact familial relationships, sexual relationships, work functionality, and social life. Everyone has the...
Do you feel anxious? Overwhelmed? Sad? Are you struggling with a relationship issue or work stress? Nicole Shoumer works in a therapy model to ensure that you see your feelings and situations change quickly, as you gain insight into your past and present to create a better future. Nicole provides a type of therapy that quickly promotes healthy relationships, decreases anxiety, and soothes...
Thank you for your interest in my counseling practice. I work with clients who present issues such as relationship, mood regulation, decision-making, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, and chronic health concerns. In my integrative counseling practice, I incorporate comprehensive assessment and treatment modalities such as EMDR to meet your counseling needs wherever you are in...
Do you feel stressed, anxious or depressed? Do you have problems with your partner or your children? Have you been a survivor of abuse? Do you feel like nobody understands you? Do you want to feel happy and enjoy life in your terms? Healing Road is here to help you. Schedule an appointment with us and start your journey to healing and happiness. Te sientes ansioso, estresado o triste? Tienes...
Story, not facts, make up the world. Stories touch something that is human in us. The facts are, for example, that you may have experienced a great loss. You may have trouble getting along with your peers or are having relationship issues and you’re not sure what to do about it. The only way we can make sense out of life is through stories. They tell us about who we are, what is possible for us...
Therapy can be such a transformative process when we are able to allow ourselves compassion and patience. As a therapist, I want to make sure that the space is allowed for each person or couple to truly maximize on the strengths that are already innately within. By working individually or through joint sessions, I believe that any perceived shortcomings or struggles can be reframed into strengt...
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I specialize in working children, teens, and young adults who are in need of a compassionate reality based therapist to help them reach their personal or behavioral goals. If you are in need of reducing anxious distress, finding freedom from depression, increasing self esteem, or just need a listening ear to work through a difficult situation, I would love to be the one to help you get there. I...
I have extensive experience working and training in University Counseling Centers (i.e., Penn State University Graduate Assistant, Pre-doctoral internship at Suffolk University, Post-doctoral Fellow at Tufts University followed by three years as a Staff Psychologist at Tufts). My clinical interests include college student mental health, in general; stress, anxiety, depression, trauma,...
I have experience working with various age groups from transitional aged youth (16-24), adults, to older adults. Issues can include anxiety, depression, trauma, culture and intersectionality struggles, interpersonal conflict, anger management struggles, and/ or mood disorders. People seeking to be the best version of themselves, better cope with symptoms, and/ or simply looking to improve self...
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You don’t need to be fixed. You just need to be found. I believe you are perfect and whole exactly as you are. Therapy is about exploring where you are and where you want to go. It's about envisioning the life you want and understanding what's holding you back. My goal is to create an empowering space to draw from your strengths in overcoming challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to...
You have googled it, read the self help books, or tried to "think" your way to feeling better. As we walk through life, we sometimes face a difficulty that feels impossible to solve. Although dealing with such a challenge can be scary and painful, it may also be an invitation to recognize patterns that no longer serve you and a time to explore new possibilities. After all you are the expert in...
As a somatic-based counselor, my aim is to support you in reinhabiting your innate wisdom and sense of belonging. Many of the difficulties that we encounter are due to separation, whether it be from caregivers, community, or our own body and heart. Healing can begin by reaching out to another for guidance and reestablishing connection. Many of my clients seek me out to reconnect to their sense ...
Are you feeling the strain of prolonged social distancing? Is your relationship with your partner or child tense due to sheltering-in-place? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of a relationship? Are you feeling overwhelmed/anxious/depressed because of all the uncertainty? Are you, or do you love, an Essential Worker/Healthcare Provider coping with trauma/exceptional...
