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 am a holistic psychotherapist and energy worker. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I love to guide people into deeper relationship with their own sense of resource, capacity, and joy! There is nothing more satisfying to me than witnessing someone move through a transformational healing process and come out feeling more alive and in thei...
"What one person has to offer to another, is their own being, nothing more, nothing less" - Ram Dass. My therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective that focuses on a person's innate potential rather than pathologies and shortfalls. Consistent with this approach, my role as a therapist lies not in solving problems but in helping clients examine inhibited issues and biases, identify...
My mission is to serve individuals by providing personalized mental health care in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I strive to plant seeds of hope and empower clients to experience mental, physical, and spiritual freedom. Communicating the depth of our personal emotion is difficult, yet necessary. Therefore, my first goal in counseling is establishing an authentic connection with clients, while...
Life is a journey and on our journey we will experience love, joy, and happiness. We will also encounter pain, loss, suffering and hardship. As a licensed clinical social worker I offer a safe space where you can safely talk about your experiences and feelings. I want to help you trust your own intuition as you talk about your life and make decisions about the direction of it. I am accepting,...
John Paul Ruffin has a passion for families and the home. He believes that anyone seeking help can find it, they just need someone to help them gain insight and perspective while providing tools that will assist those individual in achieving mental health. He believes a well-trained counselor doesn't give advice but challenges his client to see the full picture and range of choices. They also g...
If you feel stuck or are yearning for a change, therapy is a chance to take life in a different direction. My main goal is to help my clients feel comfortable sharing their story because that is when the true healing happens. I am here to offer my clients total acceptance, support and guidance as they begin their journey of healing and self-discovery. Let me help you take the next step to feeli...
There are times in our life where we reach a point when we realize something may not be manageable anymore or has gotten bigger than we expected but you are here and you are taking the steps to implement change. Coming into a therapy session provides a safe space to explore this and challenge yourself to identify what is going on and how we can work together to accomplish that. We are a group...
I believe in making my clients feel important when they meet with me. I strive to provide an office environment free from judgement and negativity. When clients meet with me they will feel a sense of individualism and thrive from my strength based approach and empowerment. With my full attention to each and every client, they will feel heard, validated, and learn coping skills to be able to han...
The support and solidity of a strong therapeutic relationship provides space to reflect, heal, and change. Therapy promotes courage, well-being, and self-awareness. This relationship can sustain you as you accept grief and cultivate joy. If you are struggling to have a life that feels good to you, therapy can help. My hope is to help you work toward having the life you want, whatever that might...
CURRENTLY FULL- not accepting new clients at this time. Making change is simple, but not easy. I work with adults who need support in making positive, lasting changes. I have helped many clients over the years reach personal goals such as: healing from trauma, rebuilding after loss, learning healthy coping skills to manage anxiety, maintaining sobriety, setting boundaries in relationships,...
Do you ever feel like your voice is not being heard; and no one's ever really listening to you? I will help you communicate your fears, wants, & needs in order to open doors to a healthier relationship within yourself & between your loved ones. So many of us have stumbled through life experiencing hurt, shame, rejection, & loss; now we carry emotional boulders that can block us or make us feel...
Does your life feel out of control - like you're at your wit's end? Maybe you feel nobody understands what you're going through or what you've been through. When life feels confusing and repetitive, it's difficult to know where to turn. Can you dare to imagine a life where you feel grounded and secure? It is possible to learn to connect, both with yourself and others, heal from your pain, and g...
Having lived in West Africa 13 years, I worked primarily oral traditions and stories. Naturally I was drawn to Narrative Therapy which looks at your story in a unique way. Do you long for connection? You will find that I am Hope Based, Person Centered and I am described as non-judgemental, and compassionate. I provide a place of safety for you to find hope that life has been, can be and is bett...
In the past five years I have turned into the joys of psychotherapy with Circle Counseling. I am a long-term pastor, now also a psychotherapist and spiritual director. I wait for my clients to introduce faith into our process together and successfully help people of all backgrounds. I work with individuals and couples, often working with developmental transition, interpersonal conflict and...
Are you feeling sad, lonely, overwhelmed, or stressed? Are you having trouble in the workplace or in your relationships? Do you find yourself wondering who you are and what defines you? Have you recently gone through a major life transition? If you're experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or having issues in your close relationships, I can help. We all have blind spots and obstacles in ...
