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 believe that people thrive when they are authentically connected to themselves and each other. When these connections are disrupted by fear, trauma, depression, loss, or some life transition, it can be helpful to have a place to rediscover and repair those connections. Having a safe environment where an empathic presence and a constructive perspective are provided can help to restore stabilit...
Dr. Pemberton specializes in computerized diagnostic testing procedures and also provides psychotherapy for children with mental health disorders such as Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder. He also administers psychological evaluations and provides psychotherapy services for adults with Mood Disorders,...
( English | español ) I am ready to partner with you as we commit to your growth as a person and professional. It takes great courage to sit with another person and share what you have kept dormant. Often times this includes a secret carefully stowed, aspirations and dreams waiting to ignite, and your deepest desires for connection, belonging, and purpose. I work hard at earning your trust, dev...
In my private practice, I offer individual, couple, and group therapy. For the past 20 years, I have helped individuals and their families navigate through varying degrees of challenging situations. Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Therapy techniques such as Psycho-Education Model, solution focused therapy, family systems therapy, and strategic family therapy, I explore...
Are you wanting to be more true to who you are but do not know if it is possible? Do you often repress your desires and ignore your needs? Does this end up making you feel stuck, unhappy, hopeless, sad, frustrated, depressed and/or anxious? Whether you were raised by people who failed to see you and support you, or in a culture that oppressed you, it is important that you do not give up. You...
Do you have trouble focusing or making decisions? Are you feeling stuck or in need of a change? Have you found that you have little or no enjoyment doing things you used to love? Has your mood become so unbearable it gets in the way of living your life? Was there a recent change you are struggling with? Counseling can help you solve problems like these. I have treated many people: children, tee...
Everyone has an innate ability to enjoy a life balanced with love, work and play. When long-standing issues or unexpected stressors hinder this ability, we need to grow and heal. Family and friends are often supportive, but at times we need someone who listens without letting his/her own needs interfere with our finding the true path to our healing. In psychotherapy, your immediate experience a...
*Exclusively teletherapy until further notice. Accepting clients seeking support through the coronavirus crisis.* I offer art therapy and counseling focused on empowerment, creative problem solving, and identity exploration from feminist, existential frameworks. Treatment issues: depression, anxiety, medical diagnosis, life transitions, and young adult, LGBTQ+ & women's issues. Special concerns...
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My goals: to help you get un-stuck, face your difficulties, and restore your connection to yourself and others. I am focused on walking alongside you as we get to the root of issues, while providing you with new tools along the way. I work with individuals around trauma/PTSD (past abuse, dangerous childhoods, sexual assault, witnessing violence), grief/loss,...
We are OPEN and accepting new patients with Telehealth due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Hello. I know you are probably struggling with many things in your life to bring you here. Something happened to you when you were younger or even recently that changed your life that has caused you to have flashbacks, anxiety, depression, stress, problems in your relationships, work related problems or just...
Thank you for taking time to read about my work. I am a clinical psychologist (PhD, UCLA, 1991) and have been providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples for over twenty five years. My approach integrates insight oriented/depth psychotherapy with mindfulness/meditation within a framework of body awareness. A central part of therapy is the mutually created caring and healing relationship....
The essence of effective psychotherapy is found in the therapist's understanding, empathy and caring for you. Trust in our relationship develops from that foundation. My primary commitment to you is to help you grow in self-awareness and self-empowerment, and to help you take the necessary actions that will actualize your growth and development in the world. If you struggle with feelings of fea...
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with families, couples, individuals dealing with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ related issues. I am a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator who provides premarital and marital sessions with assessment. I am also able to write HRT letters and surgery letters for transgender clients. Using a systemic approach, I am able to assist clients i...
I believe in empowerment and expanding our strengths, which we may not always know we have. The therapeutic process can be difficult and I strive to provide a safe space for comfort, insight, and positive changes to occur. Each session is structured around your needs--your personal experiences and how you choose to express them are what make these sessions unique from others. You should not fee...
Do you ever wonder if it is possible to experience more enjoyment or peace of mind and heart? I work with clients to identify sources of worry, unhappiness or self-criticism. Together we identify one's strengths and build on those strengths in a positive, supportive way to create a life one would like to live and experience. I employ strategies from family systems, solution-focused,...
