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
Aloha-Welcome to Self Help Hawaii, LLC. We hope you feel our Aloha. Our growing ohana of selfless therapists, Japanese fluent life coaches, spiritual and/or Christian counselors, are happy to help at your pace. In these times, we offer sliding-scale support to you, your loved ones, couples and families. We focus on solutions and enjoy helping our clients gain a helpful perspective that allows t...
It takes courage to reach out and involve a counselor in your most intimate of life's struggles. I honor that courage. My goal is to provide a safe and judgment-free environment for you to process what's going on in your life. Making a connection with a counselor you trust is so important. The most important factor in counseling is the therapeutic relationship. I consider myself to be flexible ...
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Growth and change are possible. People are constantly changing, but those changes can be difficult to notice or appreciate. Our best selves are present, here and now. Working collaboratively, we can identify obstacles that block potential and limit happiness. Problems with mood and our relationships impact our feelings of worth, confidence, and motivation. If you feel unsatisfied, experience...
If you are someone who is seeking support and guidance, I am here to help. My work as a psychologist takes a collaborative and supportive approach. I specialize in working with children, teens, and parents to create the changes they want to make, to help them reach their goals, and to help them build a happy and healthy life. When you come in for your first session, we will identify together yo...
My goal is to help you reach your personal potential through a holistic approach, including Hypnotherapy and Reiki. I am an expert with over 20 years of experience in the areas of anxiety, substance use disorders, issues of empowerment and self-esteem and depression--particularly as these issues impact women and girls. I also work with clients for weight loss and smoking cessation using...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. My role as therapist is to utilize the therapeutic relationship to foster self-awareness, growth, and change. I approach my work from an Integrative Theoretical Perspective that is holistic and client-centered in approach. Although I draw from a wide range of theoretical perspectives, I a...
I help my clients to defeat the daily challenges they face. Every couple has unique challenges. You may need help with managing your child's academics, or dealing with your own parents as they age. You might need help recovering from an affair or dealing with addiction. Perhaps you have teenagers that are disconnecting from the family and struggling to find their way. If any of these describe y...
Hi! I’m Dr. Reynolds, a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY#003947). I work with couples and individual adult clients who are working towards creating less stressful and more meaningful lives for themselves. Many people enter my office feeling overwhelmed, lost, and/or out of answers. Who wouldn’t feel like that in this day and age? Life moves so fast and it can be difficult to keep up. I am he...
In our work together, I can help you reach your true potential and explore the roadblocks in your way both in the present and the past. In this supportive and caring therapeutic relationship we will address issues including relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and personal and professional goals. Our work will be based on trust and I will challenge you to gain a greater understanding...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 85537) in Oakland, California. As a feminist therapist, I find that those who come to me yearn to un-yoke themselves from trauma, desire creative freedom, as well as those who have a desire transform relationships and institutions. I believe that therapy can be an integration point for your journey toward getting closer to your truth. The more ...
Are you a therapist seeking a therapist? Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to balance home and work? If you are ready and willing to take that first step, I am here to help. I believe everyone, even in the middle of life's challenges, have an inner wisdom and strength. It takes a lot of strength and courage to seek help of any kind. It is my goal to use your strength, courage and desire t...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been helping people for over 30 years. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I am client centered, solution focused, and use a variety of therapeutic approaches. I am also bilingual in Spanish. I work with those suffering from depression and anxiety, substance use/abuse, issues with acute and chronic illness, pre and post partum mo...
Ask yourself this question: Have I SMILE'd Today??? As a licensed therapist, I integrate clinical expertise with compassion, dedication, love, laughter, understanding and encouragement in order to provide enriching experiences of healing and transformation. I make sure to tailor my therapeutic approach to "YOU" as an individual, based upon your needs. I primarily use cognitive-behavioral and...
PsychFitness' motto is to "inspire - energize - transform." Our goal is to help our clients become inspired to change, energized and confident in the ability to make those changes and transformed by the experienced. During the initial intake, we will specifically focus on your goals. We then translate those goals into a plan of action with concrete steps. While we use traditional therapies, we...
