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
The modern world, while connected and advanced, presents us with stressors that can be painstaking to navigate alone. I am an LPC specializing in treating children, teenagers and young adults experiencing a disturbance of mood or behavior. I take pride in utilizing an informal counseling style to engage my clients of all ages, to invest in themselves. If you or your child are interested in the...
The focus of my practice is to help people improve relationships, reduce stress, cope with trauma/PTSD, heal from depression, manage anxiety, and make positive changes in their lives. My style of therapy is influenced by multiple theories. Foremost, I am a trauma-informed therapist who addresses my clients' struggles in the context of their life experiences. I am trained in EMDR and Internal...
I believe that the most effective form of therapy is one where the therapist and the client can have a relationship among equals. A therapist's job is to help his or her client achieve desired goals; whether they be goals about improving relationships, learning new and more effective ways of dealing with everyday stressors, or understanding self better. I am fluent in Spanish and can also suppo...
I have been working in the mental health and addictions field for nine years and have worked with individuals with trauma, adverse life experiences and the shame these kinds of experiences can have on their day to day experience. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) and have a Masters Addiction Certificate (MAC) and National Cert. for Adolescent...
Individuals come to me experiencing anxiety or depression, feeling that they have not been able to feel better or make progress on their own. They may be questioning decisions they make in their relationships, careers or family life. Many feel that they need to make a change but are unsure where to start or how to be the most effective. In therapy I can help you in explore and understand the...
New Pathways Counseling Center is an established group practice serving the Park Slope community and surrounding areas for over twenty years. Our services include individual, family, and couple/marital counseling as well as psychological testing. The New Pathways staff consists of all licensed therapists (psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors) with extensive post-graduate...
Proud to be a Trans-Identified Provider. I am a clinical social worker specializing in mental/behavioral health. I incorporate my knowledge of Traditional Medicine and Clinical Social Work to provide a holistic approach to each individual I work with. As a trans-identified provider, I strive to create more access and choices for my LGBQ and Trans family to help eliminate any barriers associated...
Many of us face difficult times in our lives, which may lead us to seek out help from others. I believe that psychotherapy can facilitate gaining a better understanding of ourselves, helping you to become more resilient and improve your sense of self. Those who engage in therapy often find that as a result they are able to live more open, genuine, and fulfilling lives. My way of working not onl...
You might be struggling with difficult emotions, stressed by the demands of life, or stuck in painful cycles in your relationships. You sense you could be more connected to yourself, to others, and to the deeper purpose of your life. Maybe you've tried to make things better on your own, but you sense that with the right kind of support you could thrive in new ways in your relationships, and in...
Life is a series of transitions. Even growth and positive changes require new skill sets and can be challenging to navigate. The process of counseling allows us to gain clarity about ourselves and our situation. It can be profoundly therapeutic to speak to someone who knows how to listen. The gains and insights achieved can be thrilling, but the process itself is hard work. I have been a Clinic...
I am an author, artist, healer and teacher. I am in the business of helping others imagine and embody a beautiful world for themselves and communities. I do so through helping you identify and break the the negative thoughts, patterns, and life events that keep on looping around in your life. I help you through Release and Resolve therapy a trauma focused approach which combines Family...
I help women heal from the heartbreak of relationship breakups. I also help them to cope with other life changes that cause stress, sadness or anxiety. These can be past or current situations. Things like toxic relationships, career changes or deaths, just to name a few, can be highly disruptive to ours lives and leave us feeling stuck. When things like this occur we may feel sad or depressed,...
Feeling out of control over what you care about the most can make you feel like your world is crumbling around you. Feelings of worry, fear, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible and feel like a heavy burden. My passion is helping people realize or remember that they are capable, strong, worthy, and significant. I look to...
You’d say that you are intuitive, self-aware, and determined. You pride yourself in the successes you’ve had so far but struggle to take ownership of them. You're really good at being there for others but find yourself wondering if you can do the same for yourself. Self-doubt keeps you up at night and it bleeds into anxieties about work, relationships, and if you’re a parent, your kids. You don...
Let's be real - anxiety and depression can cripple anyone's life. These symptoms often cause people to feel "hopeless" and can damage work performance, family and personal relationships, one's sense of fulfillment, and individual identity. For many years, I've successfully treated adults and teens struggling with anxiety and depression. I specialize in blending a unique combination of therapeut...
