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
Narkia M. Ritchie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has provided therapy in private practice and outpatient settings, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs providing individual, couples, family, and group counseling. Narkia believes that people have the inherent capacity to change and focuses on effective solutions that help client's lead a more...
Whether in a life transition, seeking help for your child, or healing from adversity, Know. Grow. Heal., Inc. can help. I provide comprehensive psychological services for children, adolescents and adults in a warm, supportive environment. I received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from DePaul University and completed my internship at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Behavioral Health...
As a psychologist, my goal is to provide support that is reflective of what you need for where you are along life's journey---addressing the challenges that exist in your present moment. Many of our most common struggles (eg. depression & anxiety), I believe, are the result of mental frameworks that we have developed, that are rigidly in place, & through which we filter, interpret, & make sense...
We are born into mystery and we are on a spiritual quest to know ourselves more fully, to discover our life's purpose and to find our personal power. My therapeutic approach involves accompanying my clients on a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. For, as Carlos Castaneda wrote, "We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong...the amount of work is the same." Ultimately...
Sometimes life feels unmanageable. We try to reach our goals; however, encounter numerous obstacles. I believe we all have the power to progress, change, and grow. Sometimes talking with a professional helps to clarify the next step in that journey. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I will work with you to explore your feelings, identify challenges to your ongoing success, clearly...
Are you feeling sad, lonely, confused, stressed or out-of-control? Is your marriage, your family or your school/work relationship falling apart? As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with years of varied experience, I am uniquely qualified to help you. I specialize in emotion regulation, tolerating distress, interpersonal relationship skills, family relationship issues, pre-marital and...
***ONLINE SESSION AVAILABLE***Have you found yourself making changes to your life, such as a job change, a new partner, weight loss, or move to a new city, and you feel disconnected? Do you find yourself asking questions, "Why haven't things changed? What is wrong with me? Will I ever find happiness?" In many cases, the external changes are not enough. Many times what is needed is a change with...
Are you at your best? Does life seem difficult from one day to the next? Do you feel misunderstood? Are the pressures of life weighing on you? Do you need help with navigating through life's issues? Counseling can help. I specialize in individual, couples, pre-marital, marriage, family as well as spiritual counseling. Treatments include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, relationship...
Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed or hopeless and worried about your future? Do you have a drug and alcohol problem? Is your marriage or relationship in serious trouble? If you are feeling stuck or experiencing obstacles that are preventing you from being able to fully enjoy your life, counseling is a great way to sort through these issues and bridge the gap from where you are to where you want ...
Having a good relationship with oneself is a process and a practice, and can be cultivated through the therapeutic process. Every relationship is dependent on how we talk to ourselves, and this inner conversation is what therapy can shift. If you have the willingness, huge transformation is possible. I am in this field to help people sort out a way through and beyond unnecessary suffering, and...
Being a counselor is a great privilege! I enjoy walking with people through some of the darkest times of their lives as they move forward to reaching their goals. The environment of the client-therapist relationship is unique and powerful. Within this context, growth is contagious. It's amazing to watch people say things like "I finally know and like myself" and feel that they no longer feel...
I believe Brené Brown said it best when she wrote, "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." As a licensed psychologist, I cultivate a supportive and affirming relationship through which my clients feel safe to dig deep, explore and reflect on what is important to them. I support my clients in gaining self-knowledge and awareness in order to create more meaningful connecti...
I am a warm, compassionate psychotherapist. Although I have a generalist practice, many of my patients are working through long standing emotional and family issues. We will start with your concerns and help you find your inner peace. I have experience helping adults, adolescents and families struggling with anxiety, depression and recovery. I can help adults and adolescents develop necessary...
Life is overwhelming at times. I am dedicated to helping you resolve your stressful issues and achieve happiness. I use EMDR, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychotherapy in my practice. I can also integrate the expressive therapies as a therapeutic tool at your request. My office is located in the Great Valley Corporate Center for your convenience. Please checkout my website for...
My "ideal" patient is ready to make changes s/he has long wanted and feels able to explore the barriers to emotional well-being in partnership with an experienced therapist. Building a healthy relationship in therapy is not only essential to immediate goals, but is a skill that patients take away for use with on-going problem-solving. I am a general practice with experience noted in my profile....
