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
I'm a bilingual Spanish/English-speaking therapist who's passionate about working with adults in their 20s and 30s adjusting to life transitions, including people who are struggling or experiencing feelings of disconnection or transition in their careers or relationships. One of the reasons people come to therapy is because they're lacking freedom in some way or another in their life, and I fee...
Are you trying to make changes in yourself, your work, your education, or your relationships? Do you have an adolescent or emerging adult who is struggling? Maybe the problem is clear but the solution feels out of reach. Or maybe it’s not quite clear what is out of kilter, but you or they sense change is necessary. Even if there is no owner's manual for change, my life experience as a...
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As unique individuals who come from different cultural backgrounds and experiences, it can be challenging navigating in a society that is constantly labeling and putting us in a box. I understand that culture goes far beyond race and ethnicity, including gender, sexuality, different personalities, and mental diagnoses. Sometimes the things that make us unique can sometimes leave us in distress ...
Sometimes life goes awry: dreams don't work out, relationships change, tragedy strikes. Other times, things are going well and we want to continue the progress. Regardless of what's brought you here, therapy can be a great way to help. The foundation of my work is trust; I want to ensure you feel safe and comfortable in therapy. Since 2007, I've practiced in many different environments and help...
I specialize in working with addicts and their families, and in so doing regularly address issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and codependency. I am comfortable working with anyone — men, women, and adolescents — to address issues related to interpersonal relations, marital issues, sexuality, mid-life, and career transitions. I take a holistic approach to treatment and work with a...
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I have worked in outpatient clinics, community mental health centers, and a college counseling center. I have experience working with adults, children, and adolescents in individual, family, and group-based psychotherapy. I also have experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for a wide range of behavioral and psychological issues. My clinical interests include mood disorders...
Whether you seek therapy as an individual, couple or family, I am happy to be of help to you! My specializations are couple therapy ( covering issues such as infidelity, communication problems, emotional distance etc.) and family therapy (parenting, children's behavioral issues, communication gaps between family members, etc.). Along with these, I work with individuals of various ages on issues...
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I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders across the lifespan using patient-centered evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance & commitment therapy. I have extensive experience treating children, adolescents and adults with complex social and behavioral health needs including those struggling with co-morbid medical and ment...
*Located inside Richmond Natural Medicine* Therapy is a place where we are allowed to be raw, imperfect, vulnerable humans in a society that expects us to be flawlessly composed. I focus my practice on personal power and can provide you with tools to work on whatever is causing your stress, whether that's in the present, past, or future. My goal in counseling is to be a source of unconditional...
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but what if I told y...
We are truly living in troubled times, globally and personally. Many of us find ourselves fluctuating between feelings of anxiety and/or depression. At 67 years old, I’ve spent nearly half my life – 35 years – as a Marriage and Family Therapist/Psychotherapist. Adding Hypnotherapy to my practice has been a game changer, and that, along with friends, colleagues, and many clients, I’ve learned wa...
